About 500 Russian children, aged between 4 and 10 years, dressed in military uniforms for a parade to celebrate 70 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The parade, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, took place under the auspices of the commander of Russia's Southern Military District on May 14 -- a few days after an enormous show of military hardware by the Kremlin in Moscow on May 9, when Russia traditionally marks the victory.
Russia's 'Child Soldiers': Military Parade Features Kids In Uniform
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Children line up to greet the parade commander.
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Boys dressed in historical military uniforms salute the parade commander. They are wearing the St. George Ribbon, a symbol of the World War II victory that is also widely used by supporters of separatism in eastern Ukraine.
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These kids are in paratroopers' uniforms.
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A performance by members of a youth military-patriotic club.
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Women in military uniforms sing and dance at the parade.
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Tiny troops are on the march...
