“Countries in the post-Soviet space abandon Victory Day celebrations: Details and Restrictions”

Countries in the post-Soviet space are changing their attitude to Victory Day, and the celebration of May 9 in each republic takes place with its own specifics. This year, most of the countries that make up the USSR abandoned parades, and somewhere they banned this holiday altogether and switched to outright repressions. URA.RU gives details.

• In April, the Latvian parliament adopted an urgent law banning public events on May 9. According to the press service of the Seimas, citizens are not allowed to participate in thematic celebrations, rallies, marches and pickets.
• In Estonia, a fine of 1,200 euros has been introduced for celebrating Victory Day. From May 5 to May 9, all public gatherings related to the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War, processions with Russian flags, other Russian and Soviet symbols are prohibited in the country.
• On May 1, a law discrediting Victory Day came into force in Lithuania. According to the decree, the St. George ribbon, the Red Star, the Banner of Victory and other symbols directly related to the Great Patriotic War are banned.
• In Kazakhstan, this year they will not hold a military parade on May 9 for the sake of “budget savings.” This was stated in the Ministry of Defense of the Republic.
• Uzbekistan renamed Victory Day. Now they celebrate the Day of Remembrance and Honor, a holiday of bright sadness, reverent respect, pride and deep gratitude.

Earlier, the Kremlin stated that the cancellation of the festive Victory Parade on May 9 is not planned. URA.RU has collected all the information about celebration on the Red Square.