Moscow: A night time Victory Day parade rehearsal took place in Moscow on Saturday.
Military vehicles used by the Russian army rolled through Red Square as part of the rehearsal.
Among them were tanks, missile launchers and armoured personnel carriers.
Representatives from 35 different military units participated in the rehearsal and marched through Moscow's main square.
Rehearsal in Moscow for Victory Day parade
The final parade rehearsal will take place on Red Square on 7 May.
Victory Day is one of the biggest and most widely celebrated holidays in Russia.
It is traditionally marked with a military parade on 9 May.
