03:22A colourful fireworks display in honour of the 79th anniversary of the Soviet and allies' victory in World War II (the Great Patriotic War) lit up the skies over the Russian capital on Thursday.
Footage shows views from Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills), Poklonnaya Gora and VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy).
Fireworks were launched from 16 locations across the city, including Park Pobedy (Victory Park). They began at 22:00 local time and lasted for 10 minutes.
Victory Day is celebrated across Russia and around the world, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Sky-high celebrations! Spectacular fireworks over Moscow mark Victory Day
A colourful fireworks display in honour of the 79th anniversary of the Soviet and allies' victory in World War II (the Great Patriotic War) lit up the skies over the Russian capital on Thursday.
Footage shows views from Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills), Poklonnaya Gora and VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy).
Fireworks were launched from 16 locations across the city, including Park Pobedy (Victory Park). They began at 22:00 local time and lasted for 10 minutes.
Victory Day is celebrated across Russia and around the world, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
A colourful fireworks display in honour of the 79th anniversary of the Soviet and allies' victory in World War II (the Great Patriotic War) lit up the skies over the Russian capital on Thursday.
Footage shows views from Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills), Poklonnaya Gora and VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy).
Fireworks were launched from 16 locations across the city, including Park Pobedy (Victory Park). They began at 22:00 local time and lasted for 10 minutes.
Victory Day is celebrated across Russia and around the world, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.