Parades and rallies were held across Ukraine on May 9 to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Victory Day.

Young pioneers holding a banner saying "Glory Belongs to the Liberators of Kiev" march in a parade marking the 59th anniversary of the Victory Day in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, May 9, 2004. Parades and rallies were held across the country on Sunday to commemorate the great event.

Veteran soldiers with medals adorned on their coats take part in a rally marking the 59th anniversary of the Victory Day in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, May 9, 2004. Parades and rallies were held across the country on Sunday to commemorate the great event.

Three veteran soldiers pose for a group photo during an activity marking the 59th anniversary of the Victory Day in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, May 9, 2004. Parades and rallies were held across the country on Sunday to commemorate the great event.