Friday prayers again as the country begins easing measures to contain coronavirus thats despite fears of a possible spike in infection. And how can you read someones lips when theyre wearing a face mask thats a challenge facing deaf people around the world during the coronavirus pandemic but a tailor in indonesia has sown a clever solution to make sure masks are not a conversation killer. Im married to evanston welcome to the Program Russia is marking the anniversary of the victory over nazi germany in world war 2 but without its annual parade on red square but a mere putina lay down flowers at the eternal flame near the kremlin walls before giving a speech. To the public he called for russians to stand together saying russia is invincible when united russia also staged an air show with 75. 00 jets and helicopters flying over moscow in a single formation showcasing the countrys most advanced warplanes there a fly over is planned in 47 cities across the country. And correspondent emily sure one is covering the cooperations for us today in moscow hello to you emily well these anniversary celebrations the 75 years since the end of the 2nd world war they were really meant to be major showcase of power for the president Vladimir Putin a short time ago he made a speech at the eternal flame near the kremlin what was his message this year. Well i think the most interesting thing about the speech that we heard from putin today was that he actually just didnt mention the coronavirus at all he did said say that we will have a parade referring to russians that we will celebrate but he really emphasized the importance of this holiday for all russians and for the country he said that this is the most important holiday for russians and he said that the celebrations and the kind of sad history of this day are really part of peoples souls of course you have to remember that an estimated 26000000 people soviet citizens were killed during world war 2 every family kind of has a story and as you say this day also has huge political side significance for russia its an opportunity for russia to show off its military might usually in these big parades that we see on red square and putin had hoped that this year World Leaders would be attending the parade on red square for the 1st time in several years since the annexation of the Crimean PeninsulaWorld Leaders have largely boycotted celebrations here in moscow so the fact that the coronavirus has postponed celebrations is a blow to putin this year as well but im really as you were speaking we were just watching live pictures from moscow there may not be the worlds leaders in attendance but were seeing quite a lot of military personnel also some members of the public it appears standing quite close together no masks in sight as far as i could see and yet to the Coronavirus Crisis is very much a reality in russia its something that russians are increasingly worried about can people be in a celebration or a mood with all of that going on. Well i think for many people here it is a sad day usually today we would be seeing huge crowds gathering to watch the parade huge crowds marching through the city as well and through other cities across russia for what is called the immortal regiment where people kind of carry photos of their relatives of relatives who took part in the fighting and who took part in the war effort 75 years ago that will all be happening only online today which is sad for many people but there have been some ways that people have started celebrating for example theyve been giving concerts from courtyards to veterans across the country and people plan to kind of come out and sing tonight as well to sing patriotic war songs and of course that music is really important for people and to show you just how important that is and how sad people are that they cant come out for the celebrations today i met up with a choir to see how theyre coping with the coronavirus 00. 00. 000 of peoples war a secret before they sing for 70 years now students and alumni from the Moscow State Institute of music have gotten together on victory day to sing patriotic wartime songs to passers by outside the bolshoi theater despite has always been an unofficial Meeting Place for victory Day Celebrations which play a key part in russias national identity. Oh. Mighty. One of the singers in the choir is heartbroken that this year the square will remain empty because of the pandemic the singing teacher has been coming here for victory day since she was a child she says the choir is tradition lets them be part of something bigger seems a lot of people stop to same with us whether its families or veterans who can still. Come to the square that really makes us happy and we also asked people to join in everyone knows these songs as a musician i believe its impossible to have good times or enjoy bad times in life or that music for me the 9th of may doesnt exist without the music. All over moscow there are posters commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the war known as the great patriotic war here the decision to postpone the victory day parade was one the author already has left till the last moment. Thousands of troops were preparing for a bombastic military parade on red square here behind me until just a month ago and these yellow lines that serve as lanes for tanks or even freshly repainted despite the pandemic for people here the decision to postpone the official celebrations is in motion with. My happy they postponed no but they have to live there so long as people will remember anyway by learning more poems with kids are doing krauts. Meanwhile maria and the choir arent letting the pandemic stop them from singing for victory day theyre rehearsing online and have recorded the song cuts you show to post on social media. To you know my familys. Car the law. Over a 1000 kilometers away near the heroes their music is helping some members of the war generation find solace to this old age home is currently in lockdown including for victory day. Its a hugely significant holiday but people won the war and we must remember and celebrate thus when there can be no celebration without music. This choir is keeping the music and the memory going in the hope that next year russians will be able to celebrate offline. So emilys folk to quite a lot of young people based on your report how important is this history to them. Well this is an important day for all generations i would say people have their own traditions in every family and of course the wartime stories have been passed on through the generations including to the Younger Generation and today Many Russians are posting about that on social media and even uploading photos of their relatives Emily Sherwin in moscow always great to talk to you thank you. Well elsewhere in europe commemorations took place to mark the end of the 2nd world war on friday as in russia those ceremonies this year were also scaled back because of the current Global Health emergency here in berlin german chancellor Angela Merkel laid wreaths along with president from valter steinmeyer and germanys main morial to victims of war and dictatorship. Meanwhile in britain the Royal Air Force is famous display team the red arrows flew over londons landmarks and in france president amanda micron led a ceremony at the arctic triomphe monument the event was held however without the public. And now for a brief look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. The e. U. Commission intends to keep International Travel restrictions in place until the middle of june the ban on nonessential travel was imposed in march to limit the spread of the coronavirus at least 17 of the shang in the zones 26 members have some restrictions in place. Boeing is to restart production of its 737 max passenger jets before the end of this month the plane was grounded following 2 crashes which killed more than 300 people questions over safety had already had boeings bottom line before the virus halted most air travelers. Friday prayers have resumed and up to 180. 00 iranian towns and cities only mosques and places seemed to be at low risk from the coronavirus were allowed to open their doors iran has started easing restrictions despite fears of a spike in infections 00. 000 for these worshipers in iran friday marks return to communal prayer with some differences they have to wear face masks and keep a distance from the. Each other. Sermons were shorter and he a pollution the process of washing before prayer was performed at home but scenes like this words repeated across the country due to the risk of infection mosques in the capital tehran and other major cities have been forced to stay shots. In thailand where muslims make up around 5 percent of the population mosques reopened after a month hiatus here the measure is a bit more conspicuous with a list of instructions for worshippers on a rival and presents marks out on the floor. But despite the easing of restrictions muslims here and elsewhere a still having to observe the holy fast of ramadan at home in. The Coronavirus Crisis has created new challenges in many peoples lives but for the deaf and hard of hearing the challenges are particularly acute the pandemic has highlighted the need for interpreters and even showed that a simple thing like a face mask can be a problem. Right oh yea. Youre a canal is doing something shes always wanted to do learn sign language the coronavirus pandemic has given her the purse to take online classes and now works as a Mental Health nurse and she says these skills will help her in her job. He really wanted me to be able to communicate it. Out of hearing patients so many times. And interpret isnt it i think to have an interpreter and. In a time like this where communication is key i think its really important. With your story shes giving regular updates on the pandemic a credit she didnt her pictures like sarah see a busier than ever. Thought about community during easy english as this language and so they really rely on the all that interpretation so that they can access the information that could be done in a quick manner but sign language isnt the only way to ask people communicate and here in indonesia is tailor reselling a solution for another lip reading with face masks obligatory in many countries about a routine is making tires with a transparent window. I started making the masks at the beginning of april she says adding she sold 200 miles so far. These mosques are providing a safe way to keep conversations go ensuring the crisis. A little bit yes we have ordinary mosques people with hearing loss can only guess because they cannot see our lips move this movement its communicates weve all of those. Back at the shop far as our is working on her next batch of mosques this humble production a much needed lifeline for her community. And before we go a quick reminder of the top story were following for you. Russia is marking the victory over nazi germany in the world for 2 months it had to postpone its annual military parade in moscow due to the Coronavirus Crisis. There to date now on g. W. News ill be back at the top of the hour with another update for you america ever seen from me and the entire team here in berlin thanks for watching. This state of emergency is the. People around the world are documenting these dramatic times. Theyre keeping a corona diary and welcoming us into the wires a little scared as a close and personal as the pandemic will allow