Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory. On May 9, Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. From left: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and WWII veteran Yevgeny Znamensky. Right: WWII veteran Ivan Martynushkin.