Tatiana on Victory Day: "Has stolen that which is sacred"

May 9 celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

SVT's reporter Tatiana Kireeva grew up in Siberia and says that Victory Day is important for many families and Russian Jews.

- All families have some kind of connection or some relative who fought in World War II.

My grandfather remembers the very first day of victory May 9, 1945 and how his mother ran into the room, opened the door and shouted "victory".

Used in war propaganda

During Victory Day tomorrow, Monday, a parade will be organized which, according to many, will showcase Russia's military strength.

But the event is also described as a folk festival.

- Many families are free for several days and go to their farms to eat together.

It is an opportunity for families to meet, says Tatiana Kireeva.

She thinks that the popular celebration must be separated and how the Russian government demonstrates the army's strength during Victory Day.

- They have stolen what is sacred to the population.

It used to be a party for peace.

Now it is used as part of war propaganda.