Ivangorod's Celebration Marks Estonia's Victory Day Commemoration
Partying Across Borders for Victory Day
This year, Ivangorod is all set to host a grand celebration for Russia's Victory Day, and residents of Narva, just across the border in Estonia, will get a front-row seat! A stage and colossal screens have been set up along the Narva River, offering a peek at the May 9 festivities to those living in neighboring Estonia.
Let the Show Begin at 5 PM!
The Kuban state ensemble "Krinitsa", the Cossack song ensemble "Ataman", Tatiana Bulanova and Soso Pavliashvili, along with groups "Metelitsa", "Fabrika" and "Syabry" will be taking the stage. Think of it as a Russia Day bonanza like no other!
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Ivangorod is stepping up to become a sanctuary for those who are forbidden to remember Victory Day in their very own country. Since 2022, Estonia has banned the St. George ribbons, red flags, Soviet symbols, and films depicting the valor of the Red Army. Laying flowers at monuments has even become a criminal offense there.
Yet, it's not deterring hundreds of Narva residents from making their annual pilgrimage to the river for a glimpse of Russia's distant celebrations.
As for why Estonia has taken this stance, it's due to political differences with Russia and security concerns. Borders may separate the two, but the contrasting views on Victory Day serve as a stark reminder of the divide.
- The Kuban state ensemble "Krinitsa" and other notable acts will perform at the Victory Day concert in Ivangorod at 5 PM.
- The screening area along the Narva River offers a view of the May 9 festivities, attracting residents from neighboring Narva, Estonia.
- Due to political differences and security concerns, Estonia has banned certain symbols and events related to Victory Day celebrations, including the flying of red flags, the display of Soviet symbols, and film screenings depicting the valor of the Red Army.
- Despite these restrictions, hundreds of Narva residents make an annual pilgrimage to the river to catch a glimpse of the distant Victory Day celebrations in Ivangorod, symbolizing a cultural divide despite the border shared by the two cities.
