The corresponding video is published on the Roskosmos page on Youtube.

“Dear Russians, dear veterans, today, May 9, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the great Victory over fascism. We, the cosmonauts of Roscosmos, Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Wagner, gratefully recall everyone who, in the struggle for this victory, gave everything they could, and many gave their lives, ”Ivanishin said.

In turn, Wagner noted that "the war, sorrow, loss of loved ones touched many millions of the inhabitants of our planet, therefore on May 9, 1945 the joy of victory was so sincere, it united many nations."

“And today we must do everything so that new generations live without war, maintaining peace on our planet. Happy holiday, Victory Day! ” - added the astronaut.

Earlier, DPRK leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in World War II.