Golden rings of Moscow

Victory Day in Russia is May 9 – which also happens to be Mother's Day in the United States.

clipped from www.space.com Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi took the stunning Moscow portrait while flying over Russia at night. The space station was flying about 17,500 mph and nearly 220 miles above Moscow at the time, likely making the city a tricky target. "Golden rings of Moscow, Russia," Noguchi wrote. "Happy Victory Day weekend!" Victory Day in Russia is May 9 – which also happens to be Mother's Day in the United States. It is a holiday that commemorates the end of World War II when Germany surrendered. American troops will take part in this year's Victory Day parade in Moscow for the first time in history, according to the New York Times.