Victory Day in Russia is today— May 9th, when Germany has finally surrendered to the Allied Forces in WWII— is one of the most sacred holidays for Russians, who lost more than 26 million people in that war. On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II-inspired films, younger generations honor veterans, and the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscow’s Red Square. Congratulations to everybody, and a huge thank you to our veterans who brought peace to our land.
I may not have been born in Russia, I was not raised in Russia, I cannot even begin to fathom what it means for a country to have lost 26 MILLION people in a war.
But I am married to a very proud Russian who I love dearly. Our children have Russian in their blood and it is important to us they understand where they came from:
Two very different parents, coming from two very different countries, with two very different backgrounds, and together- that makes them pretty darn special.
I have been to Moscow's Red Square, and, as it is with most places that have had it's share of tragedy and triumph, is a special place to visit. Today is for the Red Flame, and what his country did for not only the Motherland, but the World.
Spasibo.
2 comments:
wonderful! thanks for sharing that piece of history! i have a special place in my heart for Russia too. but not as big a connection to it as you have. ♥
it's also the husband's mom's birthday today, and that makes it a double special day :D
Charity, you have just inspired me to post about May 9. I should have done it before posting about Mother's day. I have a couple of wonderful stories to tell from my grandma and what better way to preserve history like that than through a blog. Thank you!
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