Monument to WWII Dead Inaugurated in Chechnya
All previous monuments to the republic's World War II dead had been destroyed in fighting between Russian forces and separatists, a local official told the Interfax news agency.
A variety of events have been laid on to mark the anniversary, with children's groups performing in a local stadium and the opening of an art exhibition, the proceeds from which will go to opening a Children's Art Center, the official said.
City police units are to parade in a Grozny square, he said.
Russian and local officials are attempting to establish a picture of normality in the war-ravaged republic, where Russian troops have been pitted against Chechen separatists since October 1, 1999.
President Vladimir Putin earlier this year announced a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from the republic, but this was halted last month after only 5,000 troops had pulled out, AFP said.