The SOVIET UNION during WORLD WAR II By annaneyland Jun 22, 1941 the Soviet Union entered World War II Sep 8, 1941 The beginning of Leningrad Blockade Oct 13, 1941 The Battle for Moscow started Jan 7, 1942 The defeat of the fascists and the end of the Battle for Moscow Nov 19, 1942 Russian counter-offensive in the Battle of Stalingrad Feb 2, 1943 The defeat of the fascists and the end of the Battle of Stalingrad Jul 5, 1943 Kurskaya Battle Aug 23, 1943 Тhe liberation of Belgorod and Kharkov Jan 27, 1944 Liqidation of Leningrad Blockade Feb 4, 1945 The beginning of the conference between the leaders of the USSR , the US and the UK Apr 16, 1945 The Battle of Berlin May 2, 1945 Reichstag conquest May 8, 1945 The capitulation of Germany May 9, 1945 Victory Day in the USSR