A special programme “Victory Song” marks important milestones in the Great Patriotic War waged by Russian people.

“Victory Song” was broadcast live in Hanoi and Moscow on October 31 to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the historic parade on Red Square (November 7, 1941), followed by the Great Patriotic War.

Present at the event in Hanoi were former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Teenagers and Children Dao Trong Thi who is also President of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association, Vietnam Television Director General Tran Binh Minh and some other officials.

While Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Thanh Son, Ambassador to Russia Pham Xuan Son and many Vietnamese people in Russia attended the programme in Moscow.

The progamme highlighted historical milestones of the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to the victory day on May 9, 1945 through stories of Russian war veterans. The sacred war lasted 1,418 days and nights with thousands of fierce battles involving millions of Russian and European people. Images of Russian people, especially those directly involved were brought into focus through Russian songs and dances.