Russian Children March in Military Parade
Children and honor guards watch a performance during the so-called parade of children's troops in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia, May 14, 2015.
About 500 children aged from 4 to 10, members of youth military patriotic clubs, honor guards and paratroopers took part in the event, which was organized under the guidance of Commander of Southern Military District Colonel-General Alexander Galkin and was held to honor World War Two veterans and mark the 70th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, according to local media.
About 500 children aged from 4 to 10, members of youth military patriotic clubs, honor guards and paratroopers took part in the event, which was organized under the guidance of Commander of Southern Military District Colonel-General Alexander Galkin and was held to honor World War Two veterans and mark the 70th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, according to local media.
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A Russian paratrooper performs as children gather in the background.
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A woman holds a child while standing near honor guards.
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Children hold portraits of Red Army soldiers and veterans who took part in World War Two.
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Boys dressed in a historical military uniform.
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Women sing and dance as children gather in the background.
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