A historic display of Sino-Russian camaraderie unfolded in Moscow on May 9 as the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Guard of Honor joined Russia's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory. The troops captivated onlookers with renditions of iconic wartime songs during preparations for the Red Square parade.
The PLA delegation performed 'Song of the Guerrillas' and 'When That Day Comes' before uniting with Russia's Youth Army in a powerful chorus of 'Katyusha,' a Soviet-era ballad symbolizing wartime resilience. This musical collaboration highlights the deepening cultural diplomacy between Beijing and Moscow, particularly significant given current global geopolitical dynamics.
