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Peak coronavirus epidemic in Russia will determine the version of the Victory Parade

The decision on the method to the Victory Parade in the Russian Federation will be made on the basis of data on the spread of coronavirus infection, I told ABF "Economics today» military correspondent of "Komsomolskaya Pravda" Victor Baranec.

Peak coronavirus epidemic in Russia will determine the version of the Victory Parade

AT 2020 year planned celebration of the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. However, the pandemic coronavirus, It covers almost all the countries of the world and the Russian Federation, can dictate their terms of such an important country, and large-scale events.

While, as the expert community is discussing a number of possible options, military expert Victor assures Baranez, that the final decision will be the highest official of the state after Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu report.

"After talking with the official representative of the Russian Federation maoyorom-General of the Defense Ministry Igor Konashenkova I learned, that at the moment until the final decision on the Victory Day parade is not accepted. maybe, it will not be accepted, as the preparation for full-scale parade passes: three times a day every military measure the temperature and inspect the medical staff ", – He told the agency.

Recall, 1 April was held the next grand exercise in compliance with unprecedented preventive measures to avoid diseases.

Alternative formats of the Victory Parade

To date, the Russian Federation reported 3548 ill coronavirus infection. The number of new infections is increasing daily. such statistics, Victor admits Baranez, It could affect the government's ideas on activities, scheduled for 9 May 2020 of the year.

"There are several possible options. The first - is to leave all, as it is, that is, as in previous years. Namely – invited guests and viewers, to hold a parade with the participation of 16 thousand. man and 350 thousand. military equipment. The second option is to hold the event on the script, in the tradition, but without spectators and guests ", – He explained the expert.

Earlier, some media, the first of which was the publication of "RBC", reported, citing sources, that the Kremlin and the Russian Ministry of Defense discussed alternative scenarios celebration 9 May.

Sounded news agency option involves the possibility timed hits to the end of the Second World War, as well as of the Victory Parade 9 May "without a crowd", that is, without an audience.

"The third option meant the parade organization in view of the situation of the epidemic in the country coronavirus 24 June 2020 of the year. On this day 1945 It was held the first parade. This option is really being discussed at the highest level.

The fourth option involves the transfer of activities 2 September, when the event occurred, the hostilities in World War II ", – said the source.

However, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, as indicated in the explanatory note, in order to strengthen the foundations of historical and patriotic traditions, preservation of historical justice for the victors in the Second World War, worthy of perpetuating the memory of those killed in defense of the Fatherland adopted in the first reading amendments, that memorable date specified are transferred to 3 September.

Peak coronavirus epidemic in Russia will determine the version of the Victory Parade

"That's just the changes they have made without any serious historical studies. I take this decision, transference with Victory Day 9 yeast 10 May. Justification yet – so this version is quite controversial ", – the expert added.

Earlier, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, yet no decision on the cancellation or transfer of the parade was not taken.

Russian online: parade 2020 year through a live broadcast

Recall, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said, that in the anniversary parade of the Victory will take part 15 thousands of people and nearly 400 units terrestrial and aeronautical engineering. Also at event planning to use the newest samples of anti-aircraft missile systems, and military complexes VOP, coastal defense systems, remote mining vehicles, tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.

Peak coronavirus epidemic in Russia will determine the version of the Victory Parade

"The situation will dictate the epidemic coronavirus and its scope. The Ministry of Defense in the government day and night watching the dynamics and statistics. If the peak of the epidemic in Russia there to 1 May, I am absolutely sure, President Vladimir Putin will take the decision to cancel the parade in order, so as not to risk the lives of citizens. All will become clear between 25 in April and 1 May 2020 of the year.

If the peak to subside 15, supposed virologists, I do not rule, it is decided to hold the parade on Red Square "without a crowd". Besides, I think, that in this case, to watch him get only through broadcast on all channels ", – He stated the expert.

Alexander Melnik

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