On May 8 and 9, Serbia celebrated Victory Day in World War II with a series of events around Belgrade including wreath-laying ceremonies, concerts, film screenings, fireworks and the livestreaming of a military parade in Moscow.
As well as the victory over fascism, Serbian officials celebrated their alliance with Russia, the co-organiser of the festivities.
The weekend culminated in an official event at the National Theatre, broadcast live on national television and online, with poetry, songs and speeches by President Aleksandar Vucic and Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
Some of the verses that actors read at the main celebration sparked public debate because they are associated with Zbor, the Serbian fascist movement that collaborated with Nazi Germany.
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