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“Pobeda” means victory: old cars parade on great holiday

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Published: 09 May, 2009, 20:54

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A parade of vintage vehicles dedicated to V-Day has taken place in Moscow. Featured were several “Pobedas”, an auto designed to mark Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War – that chapter of WWII fought on Soviet soil.

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Veselin May 12, 2009, 11:17

Nice Cars!!! I like the video!!!

margaras May 09, 2009, 22:39

That was my 1st. car in the early of 1967...Great car ! Great people !

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