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FEDERAL LAW OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

of May 19, 1995 No. 80-FZ

About perpetuating of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941 - 1945

(as amended on 02-01-2025)

Accepted by the State Duma on April 19, 1995

Proceeding from traditions of the people of Russia to store and protect memory of defenders of the Homeland, those who gave the lives in fight for its freedom and independence,

in view of that care of participants, of veterans and the victims of war is historical debt of society and state,

considering national, liberating nature of the Great Patriotic War, participation of the people of Europe in it and other continents, need of international cooperation for the purpose of maintenance of the universal peace and consent, non-admission of manifestations of fascism in any form,

this Federal Law is adopted.

Article 1. Victory Day

Day is on May 9 national holiday - the Victory Day. The Victory Day - non-working day is also annually celebrated by military parade and artillery salute.

Military parades with attraction of arms and military equipment, use of copies of official symbol of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War - the Banner of Victory, symbol of military glory of Russia - the St.George's Ribbon are held in the capital of the Russian Federation the city of Moscow, hero towns, and also in the cities where headquarters of military districts, the fleet, general armies and the Caspian flotilla are deployed. 

The artillery salute is made in hero towns, and also in the cities where headquarters of military districts, the fleet, general armies and the Caspian flotilla are deployed.

The procedure for holding the festive processions, meetings, meetings and demonstrations devoted to the Victory Day is determined in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Article 2. Guard of honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the city of Moscow

In the capital of the Russian Federation the city of Moscow at the Eternal flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier the permanent post of guard of honor is established.

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