Russia stages Victory Day concert for Estonian Russians across the river

People watch the Victory Day concert in the Russian town of Ivangorod, which is seen from across the river, in Narva, Estonia May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

After Estonia banned Soviet Victory Day celebrations, several hundred people in the Russian-speaking town of Narva watched celebrations across the river which separates it from Russia.

A large stage and a screen was set up near the river in Russia, 200 meters (219 yards) away from the river promenade where people gathered with binoculars and flowers and clapped to the music.