Parade in snow and 1 degree Celsius cold in Russia

Parade in snow and 1 degree Celsius cold in Russia

Thursday, May 9, 2024 18:10 PM (GMT+7)

May 9, which marks the victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War, is one of the most important holidays in Russia. This year the parade took place in snow and temperatures of 1 degree Celsius.

Thousands of soldiers and dozens of military vehicles marched through Moscow's Red Square on May 9 to mark the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazism. Military parades and other Victory Day events were held in more than 300 cities across Russia. Photo: Reuters.

Speaking at a military parade marking the 79th anniversary of Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that no one should threaten the world's largest nuclear power. Mr. Putin also accused Western countries of causing a global conflict, as well as forgetting the decisive role of the Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany. Photo: Reuters.

"Russia will do everything to prevent a global conflict, but will not allow any country to threaten it. Russia's strategic forces are always in a state of combat readiness," Putin said. According to Reuters, in addition to President Putin and Russian officials, a number of leaders of Moscow's allied countries including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Cuba, Laos and Guinea-Bissau were present at the parade. Photo: Reuters.

Female soldiers march past the podium. Photo: Reuters.

Many units fighting in Ukraine also sent soldiers to participate in the parade. Photo: Reuters.

Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles and BTR-82A armored vehicles move towards Red Square. Photo: Reuters.

A BTR-82A armored personnel carrier leads a formation of three RS-24 Yars ammunition carriers and launchers. Photo: Reuters.

Six Su-25 fighter jets sprayed smoke in the colors of the Russian flag to end the grand parade on May 9. Photo: Reuters.

T-34/85 medium tank. This is one of the best and most famous Soviet tanks, becoming the most recognizable symbol of the Great Patriotic War. A total of 84,070 T-34s were built, making it the second most produced tank in history, behind only the T-54/55. Photo: Reuters.

The Iskander tactical missile launcher and ammunition carrier passes the stage. Photo: Reuters.

In addition to Moscow, Russia also held military parades in Vladivostok and other major cities across the country. As of 4 p.m. (Vietnam time), military parades in several other major cities across Russia such as Rostov on Don (capital of Rostov region), Saint Petersburg, etc. were still taking place. Photo: Reuters.

Le Minh

Source: https://danviet.vn/duyet-binh-duoi-con-mua-tuyet-va-cai-lanh-1-do-co-nga-20240509180940306.htm