Russia mobilized 150,000 people and 2,500 pieces of military equipment to participate in the Victory Day Parade.

Russian media reported that at 10:00 AM local time today (May 9th), which is 2:00 PM Hanoi time, a military parade commemorating the 79th anniversary (May 9th, 1945 - May 9th, 2024) of Victory Day over Nazism will take place in Red Square in Moscow, Russia.

In addition, parades will be held in seven hero cities, along with 18 cities housing military districts, fleets, and combined arms forces. Other commemorative events involving garrison troops will also be held in 314 settlements across Russia.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense , each military parade held across Russia is intended to honor the bravery and sacrifices of past generations. However, the parade on Red Square remains the central event.

Russia mobilized 150,000 people and 2,500 weapons for events commemorating the 79th anniversary of Victory Day over Nazism. Photo: RIA Novosti

Reportedly, at the parade in Red Square, Russia mobilized more than 9,000 personnel and 70 weapons systems and military vehicles. Units participating in Russia's special military operation in Ukraine also sent representatives to the event. Notably, the parade also featured aerobatic teams from the Russian Air Force, performing with Su-30 and MiG-29 fighter jets.

According to RIA Novosti, leaders from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, as well as Cuba, Laos, and Guinea-Bissau, will attend the parade. Representatives from many other countries will also be present.

In addition, approximately 6,800 guests will be invited to attend the parade on Red Square. Following annual tradition, at the Victory Day parade on Red Square, President Putin will deliver a special 8-minute speech before the parade begins.

The idea of ​​organizing a special victory parade in Moscow, featuring representatives from all fronts and branches of the armed forces involved in the Great Patriotic War, was first raised by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin at a Kremlin dinner on May 15, 1945. Just a week later, the Red Army General Staff presented a plan for the Victory Day parade and requested two months for preparation. However, the supreme leadership only granted one month.

Victory Day, May 9th, commemorates the event when representatives of Nazi Germany signed the unconditional surrender agreement with the Allied forces (including the Soviet Union, the United States, Great Britain, and France) at 10:43 PM (Berlin time) on May 8, 1945, which is 0:43 AM on May 9, 1945 (Moscow time).

Not only Russia, but several other European countries also celebrate Victory Day on May 8th, one day earlier than Russia. The victory over fascism in Europe is considered one of the most glorious milestones in human history, leading to the end of World War II (1939-1945).

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