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Victory Day

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День Победы — одна из тех тем, которая вроде бы знакома с детства, но внезапно становится сложной, когда нужно объяснить её на английском. У многих начинается ступор: как сказать про историческую память, зачем нужны парады, что означает «Бессмертный полк» и как всё это объяснить простыми английскими словами без потери смысла.

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Victory Day is one of the most significant and widely respected holidays in Russia. It is celebrated on the 9th of May every year and is considered both a joyful and a deeply reflective occasion.

This holiday commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The war ended in Europe in May 1945, and since then Victory Day has remained a powerful national symbol of resilience, courage, sacrifice, and historical memory.

On this day, people across the country honour those who fought at the front and those who contributed to the war effort behind the lines. Almost every family has its own story, and many still preserve photographs, letters, and memories of relatives who took part in the war.

Commemorative events are held in cities and towns throughout Russia. People lay flowers at war memorials, attend concerts dedicated to wartime history, and watch military parades, the most famous of which takes place in Moscow on Red Square.

One of the most meaningful traditions is the Immortal Regiment march. Thousands of people walk through the streets carrying portraits of their relatives who fought in the war, turning the event into a living tribute and a collective act of remembrance.

For many Russians, Victory Day is not only a celebration but also a moment of reflection. It highlights the enormous price of peace and the importance of preserving historical truth and memory for future generations.

I believe this holiday plays an important role in national identity because it connects people with their history and reminds them of the value of peace.

национальная идентичность; национальное самосознание
The feeling of belonging to a specific country or group of people who share the same home, language, and history. It means knowing who you are based on the place where you live and the special traditions, songs, and stories that your country has. It is what makes people feel proud to be part of their nation and helps them feel connected to others who live there too.
threaten national identity  

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shape national identity  

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памятное мероприятие; торжественно-траурная церемония
A special meeting or party that people have to remember an important person who lived a long time ago or a big thing that happened in the past. It is a way for people to show respect and make sure that nobody forgets why that person or day was special.
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plan a commemorative event  

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упругость; стойкость
an occurrence of rebounding or springing back
User: ability to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or adversity
Resilience overcomes obstacles.  

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Kids need resilience.  

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мужество; смелость; храбрость
The ability to face and overcome fear, danger, or difficulty. It can also mean having the strength to do what is right even when it is hard.
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gather courage  

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жертва; жертвовать
приносить в жертву
To give up something valuable or important in order to achieve something or help someone else. It means making a selfless act for the benefit of others.
ultimate sacrifice  

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personal sacrifice  

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честь; почет
A strong feeling of respect for someone or something.
code of honour  

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your honour  

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способствовать чему-либо
To give or provide something, such as money, help, or ideas, to help achieve a common goal or make something better.
Poor diet contributes to obesity rates.  
We are contributing to the open-source project.  
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возложить цветы
To place beautiful plants with colorful petals on a specific spot, usually on a grave or at a special place, to show love, respect, or to remember someone who has died. It is a way of being kind and showing that you are thinking about a person.
lay flowers at a memorial  

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lay flowers at the grave  

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историческая правда; историческая истина
The real things that actually happened in the past. It means the facts about people and events from a long time ago that are proven to be correct by looking at old records, books, and objects.
absolute historical truth  

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огромная цена; баснословная цена
A very large amount of money that someone must pay to buy something. It means that the cost is much higher than what is normal or what most people can afford to pay.
exact an enormous price  

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an enormous price to pay  

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выделить; основное
To emphasize or draw attention to something. It means to make something stand out or be more noticeable.
natural highlight  

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отражение; размышление
The image you see when you look in a mirror or in a shiny surface like water or glass. It is like a mirror image of yourself or something else.
moment of reflection  

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self-reflection  

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память; воспоминание
The act of remembering something or someone, often to honor or think about them.
in remembrance  

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remembrance day  

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дань; почтение
An act, statement, or gift that shows respect, admiration, or gratitude towards someone or something. It honors or helps people remember someone or something special.
special tribute  

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pay tribute  

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бессмертный полк
A large walk where people carry pictures of their family members who were soldiers in a big war a long time ago. It is a way to remember and show love for the brave people who fought to keep their country safe.
carry a portrait in the Immortal Regiment  

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annual Immortal Regiment procession  

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значимый; осмысленный; содержательный
Something that is important, significant, or has a purpose.
meaningful conversation  

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meaningful relationship  

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посвящённый; предназначенный для
This means that something is made or done for a special purpose or person. It shows that a lot of care and effort is given to that purpose or person.
The museum wing is dedicated to art.  
The award is dedicated to all volunteers.  
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происходить; состояться
To happen or occur, especially in a specific time or location. It means an event is happening or being held.
The ceremony will take place outdoors.  
A miracle took place before our eyes.  
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сохранять
To protect or keep something in its original or existing state. It means to maintain or safeguard something from damage, decay, or change.
self preserve  

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preserve order  

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в тылу; за линией фронта
A place that is far away from where the fighting is happening in a war. It is the area where soldiers rest, get food, and keep their supplies safe. It can also mean working in secret inside a place that is controlled by an enemy.
operate behind the lines  

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stuck behind the lines  

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