First time! Russia celebrates "Victory Day of the War against Japan"
According to Jiji Press website, Russia ushered in the first "Victory Memorial Day of the War against Japan" on September 3. The capital of Sakhalin Oblast, South Sakhalinsk, held a parade and flower laying event, attended by former Russian President and current Vice Chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council, Medvedev, and others.
According to reports, September 3rd was originally Russia's "End of World War II", but Putin changed it to "Victory Day of the Japanese Militarist War and End of World War II" this year, and held the first celebration under this name. The proposer said that this was a counter measure against Japan's imposition of sanctions on Russia due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
It is reported that before and after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, senior Russian officials have successively visited the northern territories. In 2021, Russian Prime Minister Mishusky visited the island of Zetau. In July of this year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and President's Plenipotentiary to the Far Eastern Federal District, Trutnev, visited the island of Zetau for inspection. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has suspended negotiations and "visa free exchanges" with Japan on the conclusion of a peace treaty.
According to the website of the Moscow Communist Youth League, on September 3rd, a concert was held in the city of Khabarovsk, Russia, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory of the Japanese militarist war.
According to reports, rescue workers and representatives of the city government in Khabarovsk congratulated the veterans on the 2nd. Music plays, and people send blessings to the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives and health.
Nurkin, the representative of the Emergency Situations Department of the Khabarovsk Border Region, said, "We are proud of the achievements you have made. Dear veterans, we wish you good health and longevity." Children and college students also sent their blessings to the veterans.