Victory parade, postponed due to an outbreak of coronavirus infection, will be held in major Russian cities 24 June 2020 of the year. In St. Petersburg, the event will traditionally be held on Palace Square.
According to the program of the event, will open the solemn procession of a company of drummers, followed by the standard bearers - they will carry a copy of the Victory Banner, Russian flag and a copy of the flag of the Ministry of Defense. On this day, the standards of fronts will also be carried along the main square of the Northern capital, war banners of the times of war and the banner of the Immortal Regiment.
The standard bearers in the square will be replaced by foot soldiers, pilots and sailors in dress uniforms of the times of World War II. 24 May 2020 years in the Victory Parade in St. Petersburg will take part 4,8 thousand. military and law enforcement officers.
What military equipment will see Petersburgers 24 June at the Palace
Traditionally, military equipment takes part in the Victory Parade. This year in the front column on Palace Square will proceed more 100 pieces of military equipment.
Spectators will see the T-72B3 tanks, self-propelled artillery "Msta-S", as well as Iskander-M missile systems. except them, the famous S-400 air defense systems and the all-terrain all-terrain armored vehicles Typhoon-K and Tiger take part in the parade, anti-aircraft missile and cannon systems "Shell-C1".
In the air part of the parade, viewers will be shown heavy Mi-26 transport helicopters, Mi-8 and Mi-28N and transport aircraft An-12, An-26, Tu-134. Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft will also fly into the sky, MiG-31BM fighter-interceptors and Su-34 multipurpose aircraft. The system involved in the parade of aviation will consist of 30 airplanes and helicopters.
Where to watch the Victory Parade in St. Petersburg
During the parade, Palace Square will be attended 720 guests, including 200 veterans.
known, that the platform for the audience will be pre-sanitized, and seating was done through one and in a checkerboard pattern. At the entrance they will be given masks and gloves. All these precautions are caused by a recent outbreak of coronavirus.. Due to a dangerous disease 24 June in the Palace Square there will be no ordinary spectators, but the Admiralty Garden will be open to visitors. Besides, screens were mounted on Palace Square and in all areas of the city to view the Victory Military Parade. City TV channels will broadcast the event live.
Tatyana Lenskaya
