Today in History, Jan. 27

By The Moscow Times
Nevsky Prospekt in Leningrad during the blockade. Boris Kudoyarov

Happy Military Glory Day! Russia actually celebrates 15 such holidays, including Victory Day on May 9. The holiday on Jan. 27 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the 900-day Nazi blockade of Leningrad in 1944.

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