Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops was observed at the site of the former Nazi death camp.

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked at the site of the former death camp, a ceremony that is widely being treated as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.