People joyfully welcome Russia, Laos, Cambodia to participate in A80 parade

After practicing at Ba Dinh Square, the Russian, Lao, and Cambodian parade groups moved to the final assembly point at August Revolution Square, welcomed by the Vietnamese people.

On the evening of August 21, the first general training session in preparation for the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 was held, leaving many impressions on the people.

The military parades and marches, after finishing their training at Ba Dinh Square, continued to move through the streets amid the cheers and encouragement of the people. Among them were three foreign military groups participating, including Russia, Laos, and Cambodia, at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense .

Russian military parade marches past the podium. Photo: Tra Khanh.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation sent an honor guard of the Preobrazhensky Regiment consisting of 30 servicemen. This is a special unit whose history of honor guard is closely linked to the legendary Preobrazhensky Regiment, a symbol of Russian military glory and honor.

Currently, the Preobrazhensky Regiment is responsible for welcoming heads of state and participating in major military parades.

Russian soldiers participating in the parade, marching in the Preobrazhensky Regiment. Photo: Tra Khanh.

The Lao Ministry of National Defense sent 120 soldiers, including 20 soldiers who participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's National Reunification Day, and 49 soldiers from the bloc to participate in the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War in the Russian Federation.

Laos's military parade. Photo: Tra Khanh.

The Lao Ministry of Defense sent 120 soldiers to participate in the National Day parade on September 2. Photo: Tra Khanh.

Meanwhile, the Royal Cambodian Army sent 120 officers and soldiers to Vietnam to participate in the parade.

Cambodian military parade. Photo: Tra Khanh.

After leaving Ba Dinh Square, the Russian, Lao and Cambodian military blocs will follow the route Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien Street. The ending point is August Revolution Square. Photo: Gia Dat.

Russian military parade on Trang Tien Street. Photo: Gia Dat.

People warmly welcomed and cheered on the three countries' parade blocs. Photo: Gia Dat.

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/nhan-dan-han-hoan-chao-don-khoi-nga-lao-campuchia-tham-gia-dieu-binh-a80-post2149047640.html