May 9 is a venerated date on the Russian calendar. The anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II is usually commemorated with a grand military parade outside the Kremlin, on Moscow’s Red Square. “For modern Russia, it’s the main holiday of the year,” said Oleg Ignatov, senior Russia analyst at Crisis Group. “There are two main holidays in Russia, the ninth of May and the New Year. And if you asked Russians, what is the main holiday, I think they would answer you that it’s the ninth of May.” Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Photos: North Korea opens museum for troops killed fighting for Russia list 2 of 4 What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf? list 3 of 4 Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia list 4 of 4 Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ‘ceasefire’ end of list This year, however, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be no tanks, missiles or junior cadets in the parade.…