Fireworks light up the sky over Moscow to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

This year saw muted celebrations because of the coronavirus outbreak

Last updated: May 10, 2020 | 12:42

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

2 MIN READ

1/14

Fireworks explode behind the Moscow State University in Moscow tonight, during the Victory Day celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two

2/14

Fireworks explode behind the Novodevichy monastery during celebrations of Victory Day, marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia.

3/14

Fireworks explode behind the Novodevichy monastery during celebrations of Victory Day, marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia.

4/14

Fireworks explode behind the Novodevichy monastery during celebrations of Victory Day.

5/14

Fireworks explode behind the Novodevichy monastery during celebrations of Victory Day.

6/14

Fireworks explode behind the Novodevichy monastery during celebrations of Victory Day.

7/14

Fireworks explode over Moscow buildings during celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in World War II in Moscow, Russia.

8/14

Fireworks explode over Moscow State University during celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in World War II in Moscow, Russia.

9/14

Spectators watch as fireworks explode in the sky as part of celebrations on Victory Day.

10/14

Fireworks explode over Moscow buildings during celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in World War II in Moscow, Russia.

11/14

Fireworks explode over the Moscow State University building during celebrations of Victory Day.

12/14

Fireworks explode over the Moscow State University building during celebrations of Victory Day.

13/14

Fireworks explode over the Moscow State University building during celebrations of Victory Day.

14/14

Fireworks explode over Luzhniki Stadium during celebrations on Victory Day, marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia.

Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox