President Pranab Mukherjee who is on a four-day visit to Russia attended the 70th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day in Moscow today. The Victory Day commemorates Russia’s triumph in the Second World War over Nazis.
A 70-member Indian Army contingent from the Grenadiers took part in the military parade. Mr Mukherjee will also hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education later in the day.
President Mukherjee is accompanied by Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha and heads of several top Indian educational institutions, including Vice Chancellor of Delhi University and Directors of IITs Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.