Tens of thousands of people rallied across Russia on February 3 to demonstrate national unity on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi forces in the Battle of Stalingrad.



A man holds a national flag during the 'Russia is in my heart!' rally on February 3, 2018 in central Moscow. (Photo: Xinhua/ AFP)

The Battle of Stalingrad, which is the former name of Volgograd, was one of the longest battles during World War II (WWII), fought from August 1942 to February 1943. It radically changed the course of the war, heralding the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

More than 60,000 people joined a concert titled "Russia in My Heart" in central Moscow and similar rallies were held in other cities across the country to commemorate those who died in WWII.

 

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