Russian soldiers don historic uniforms and march through the Red Square to mark 1941 parade of soldiers on their way to fight the Nazis
Visitors to the Russian capital could have been forgiven for thinking they have stepped back in time as thousands took part in a military show of strength in Red Square.
Instead of trying to intimidate the West with its military firepower, the intention of the march was entirely harmless - and was to mark the 71st anniversary of a key moment in Russian history from Word War II.
The parade involved approximately 6,000 Russian soldiers and military cadets, many of them dressed in World War II-era uniforms.

Thousands of Russian soldiers and military cadets march across Red Square to mark the 71st anniversary of a historic World War II parade