On the 20th of January Novgorod annually celebrates the day of the liberation from Nazi invaders. On this day public rallies are held, flowers are laid to City of Military Glory stele and the memorial Eternal Flame of Glory, the place of the hoisting of the flag of Victory, a memorial complex dedicated to heroes-liberators of Novgorod (1941-1945), to military burials. Sports and festive events take place as well as.