Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd R) lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, May 8, 2004, on the eve of Victory Day. Russia will celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow May 8, 2004, on the eve of Victory Day. Russia will celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd R) lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, May 8, 2004, on the eve of Victory Day. Russia will celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on Sunday.(Xinhua/Reuters)