Russia marks Victory Day: Celebrations scaled down due to security threats

Russia is preparing to hold its annual Victory Day parade—honoring the millions of people killed during World War Two. The Kremlin has scaled down the event, citing possible attacks from Ukraine.

Al Jazeera's Dmitry Medvedenko explains what the holiday means for Russians—and the government.

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