英语文摘:Chinese president leaves for home after attending Russia's Victory Day celebrations

MOSCOW, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao left Moscow for Beijing Sunday, after taking part in ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War over Nazi Germany.

Earlier in the day, President Hu joined other state leaders for celebration activities, including a parade on Moscow's Red Square and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

During his stay in Moscow, President Hu met Russian war veterans, who helped China fight Japanese invaders in World War II.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (5th R, front row) joins other state leaders here on Sunday in celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2010.

On the sidelines of Victory Day celebrations, President Hu met Russian leaders and they exchanged views on bilateral ties and important world and regional issues.

In the World Anti-Fascist War, the Soviet Union fought 80 percent of the German fascist forces in the European theater, which cost the Soviet Union 27 million lives and immeasurable national wealth, and made great contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.