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May. 9th, 2001 10:10 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
threeplusfireRUSSIA: VICTORY DAY
May 9 is celebrated as Victory Day in Russia. It marks the end of
World War II and honors Russians who died in the war. This
national holiday is marked by military parades, speeches, and
rallies throughout the country. War veterans wear their medals and
are presented with flowers by children. The day ends with
fireworks.
The Soviet Union named it the Great Patriotic War:
http://www.vor.ru/55/55_h/55_1945_eng.html
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ENGLAND: ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
The Royal Windsor Horse Show was founded in 1943 as a means to
raise money for the war effort. It started out as a dog and horse
show but legend has it that a disobedient dog stole some chicken
from King George VI's plate during the ceremonies. The pup's
dastardly deed prompted a ruling banning dogs from the show. To
this day the British Royal family continues to support and even
compete in this event, Britain's largest outdoor equestrian show.
Official site of the Royal Windsor Horse Show:
http://www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk/
A feature on the 2000 show:
http://www.thejoyofhorses.com/june00/windsor-horse-show-1.htm
May 9 is celebrated as Victory Day in Russia. It marks the end of
World War II and honors Russians who died in the war. This
national holiday is marked by military parades, speeches, and
rallies throughout the country. War veterans wear their medals and
are presented with flowers by children. The day ends with
fireworks.
The Soviet Union named it the Great Patriotic War:
http://www.vor.ru/55/55_h/55_1945_eng.html
_____________________________________________
ENGLAND: ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
The Royal Windsor Horse Show was founded in 1943 as a means to
raise money for the war effort. It started out as a dog and horse
show but legend has it that a disobedient dog stole some chicken
from King George VI's plate during the ceremonies. The pup's
dastardly deed prompted a ruling banning dogs from the show. To
this day the British Royal family continues to support and even
compete in this event, Britain's largest outdoor equestrian show.
Official site of the Royal Windsor Horse Show:
http://www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk/
A feature on the 2000 show:
http://www.thejoyofhorses.com/june00/windsor-horse-show-1.htm