What’s Behind A Ribbon? Victory Day Parade, St. George Ribbon And Implications For Central Asia Amidst Intensified Rivalry – Analysis

May 8-9, 1945, a historical turning point towards ending WWII has been celebrated as the Victory Day commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi forces. The choice of the anniversary has also been interpreted as a particular country’s pro-Western versus pro-USSR/Russian positioning. 

Within this context, Central Asia, stands...