WWII battle re-enactment held in Kiev

Enthusiasts from Ukrainian historical military clubs, dressed in uniforms of Soviet soldiers, take part in the historical re-enactment of a battle in the village of Kalynivka, some 40 km (25 miles) west of Kiev, Feb 20, 2011. Ukraine, along with many former Soviet states, traditionally celebrates the Defender of the Fatherland Day on Feb 23. The battle was a re-enactment of one in Feb 1944, during World War Two against Nazi Germany. [Photo/Agencies]

An enthusiast from a Ukrainian historical military club, dressed in a uniform of a Soviet soldier, takes part in the historical reconstruction of a battle in the village of Kalynivka, some 40 km (25 miles) west of Kiev, Feb 20, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]