MOSCOW - Russia is preparing to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, known since the Soviet era as "The Great Patriotic War," with a series of events, including a massive parade of military hardware and millions of medals handed out to veterans or their relatives.
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Russian soldiers attend the Victory Day military parade night training on May 4, 2015 on Red Square in Moscow. Russia celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany on May 9.