Victory Day, the celebration of Soviet victory over fascist Germany in the Great Patriotic War, is celebrated each year in Russia on May 9th. Victory Day banners, posters and decorations are everywhere. Here are some pictures we took on a short walk around St. Petersburg.

Victory Day Decorations at Technology Institute Metro, St. Petersburg, Russia

Victory Day Decorations – Narva Triumphal Gate, St. Petersburg, Russia

Closeup of decorations at Narva Triumphal Gate

Building decorated for Victory Day

Victory Day poster in store window – “Happy Victory Day – May 9th”

Victory Day poster – “Happy Victory Day”