In a solemn tribute ahead of Russia's Victory Day, staff members from the CSKA hockey school and club laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. The ceremony, a traditional act of remembrance, honors the Soviet soldiers who died during World War II.
Victory Day, celebrated annually on May 9, is one of Russia's most significant national holidays, marking the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945. The gesture by the CSKA organization underscores the deep connection between Russian sports clubs and national historical observances.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located at the Kremlin Wall in Alexander Garden, serves as a central memorial site for such commemorations. CSKA, one of Russia's most storied sports clubs with roots in the Soviet Red Army, regularly participates in patriotic events.