Victory Day, Irkutsk: Parade, Immortal Regiment and Eternal Flame
The anniversary of the 1945 victory, marked every 9 May with a wreath ceremony at the Eternal Flame, a parade on Speransky…

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This page is for holidays of the Soviet and wartime heritage in Irkutsk, led by Victory Day, Irkutsk, the public holiday on which Russia marks the end of the Great Patriotic War. The guide explains the usual pattern of the day, including the ceremony at the Eternal Flame, the parade and the march of the Immortal Regiment, and how the holiday affects streets and transport. Programs change every year, so check the official announcement for the current edition.
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