Thousands of Russian St. George ribbons will be distributed across the world to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.
© RIA Novosti . Maxim Bogodvid / Go to the mediabankThousands of Russian St. George ribbons will be distributed across the world to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Thousands of Russian St. George ribbons will be distributed across the world to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankThis small marquee distributing the ribbons was among the first to open near RIA Novosti Agency on Moscow’s Zubovsky Boulevard
This small marquee distributing the ribbons was among the first to open near RIA Novosti Agency on Moscow’s Zubovsky Boulevard
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankMore than 55 million orange and black ribbons have been distributed across the globe since the campaign was first held in 2005.
More than 55 million orange and black ribbons have been distributed across the globe since the campaign was first held in 2005.
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankThe campaign, which was initiated by RIA Novosti and the Student Community youth organization, commemorates the heroes of the eastern front and involves hundreds of partners in Russia and abroad.
The campaign, which was initiated by RIA Novosti and the Student Community youth organization, commemorates the heroes of the eastern front and involves hundreds of partners in Russia and abroad.
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankAhead of Victory Day, people in many countries decorate their cars, clothes and everything else with the ribbons as an expression of their respect for those who died during the war.
Ahead of Victory Day, people in many countries decorate their cars, clothes and everything else with the ribbons as an expression of their respect for those who died during the war.
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankOrange and black are the traditional colors of Soviet and Russian awards for achievements in combat. The black and orange stripes symbolize smoke and fire.
Orange and black are the traditional colors of Soviet and Russian awards for achievements in combat. The black and orange stripes symbolize smoke and fire.
© RIA Novosti . Maxim BogodvidThis is the sixth St. George Ribbon project.
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© RIA Novosti . Maxim Bogodvid
This is the sixth St. George Ribbon project.
© RIA Novosti . Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankSt. George Ribbon 2010 campaign in Moscow at the All-Russia Exhibition Center (VVTs)
St. George Ribbon 2010 campaign in Moscow at the All-Russia Exhibition Center (VVTs)
© RIA Novosti . Maxim Bogodvid / Go to the mediabankPeople usually tie the ribbons to their clothes.
People usually tie the ribbons to their clothes.