Russian War Victory 75th Year Ceremony Soldiers Parade on Northern Territory September 3 17:54

In the Russian Far East, on the 3rd, the day after the end of World War II, a ceremony was held in various places to celebrate the victory of 75 years, and a parade by military soldiers stationed in the northern territory actually controlled by Russia was held. It was

Until now, the Russian government had set the anniversary of the end of World War II as September 2 when Japan signed the surrender document, but it will be 75 years since the end of the war and the anniversary of the victory over Japan in the Soviet era. It was changed to 3 days, which was a holiday, to emphasize the victory over Japan.



On the 3rd, in addition to Vladivostok and Sakhalin in the Far East, a ceremony was held in the Northern Territories to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the victory.



Of these, on the northern territory of Etorofu Island, more than 200 islanders gathered in front of the Victory Monument, offering flowers and mourning the victims of the war, as well as a parade of Russian soldiers stationed on the island.



At the ceremony in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Governor Limalenko of Sakhalin, who is in effect governing the Northern Territories, said, "The final battle of the Great War was held here. As a result of the war, South Sakhalin and the islands were set free The state of Sakhalin was formed." He reiterated the position of the Russian side that the islands, including the Northern Territories, became Russian territory as a result of the Great War.

Japanese government protests, "I can't accept it because of Japan's position"

The Japanese government has protested against the Russian side's claim that it cannot be accepted in a way that is incompatible with Japan's position, but the Russian side has maintained its strong stance.