Russian legislature OKs bill naming Sept. 2 as day of victory over Japan
Jul 8, 2010 Asia, Japan, Japan: In English
Russia's legislative lower house passed a bill Wednesday designating Sept. 2 as the anniversary of the end of World War II, effectively stipulating it a day commemorating the Soviet Union's victory over Japan. Japan formally surrendered to the Allied Powers on Sept. 2, 1945, with a signing ceremo...Tags: Allied Powers, Anniversary, Battleship, Designation, Hokkaido, Japan Japan, Japan Times, Russia, Russian Legislature, Russian Victory, Sept 2 1945, Signing Ceremony, Soviet Union, Soviets, Tokyo Bay, Uss Missouri, Victory Day, Victory Over Japan, World War Ii
