Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially stated that the military parade on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the great Patriotic war will be held in Moscow on June 24. Whether the Ministry of defense to host an event in the difficult epidemiological conditions, we assessed, along with an expert.
the Epidemic of the coronavirus, which has amended the plans for the Victory Parade on may 9, as stated by the President of Russia, passed its peak. According to Vladimir Putin, the epidemiological situation in the country allows to hold a parade on June 24. The date of the memorable event is chosen not casually. In a conversation with defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the President noted that on 24 June 1945 hosted the first Victory Parade, therefore, is symbolic this year to hold a parade on this day.
the Idea in a conversation with “MK” was appreciated by the Hero of Russia, Chairman of the Presidium of all-Russian organization “Officers of Russia” Sergey Lime. According to the expert, 24 Jun seen as the most likely date of the event in April. As noted by Sergei Lipov, celebratory events during the epidemic for Russia carries important symbolic significance.
the Victory Parade this year was moved to June 24th – the day of the first parade after the great Patriotic War. Proposal to move this is the date it was expressed to us in mid-April, when it became clear that quickly defeat the coronavirus will not succeed. Something about this epidemic resonates with the events of 75 years ago. But, as then, we didn’t give up: almost defeated coronavirus, the epidemic is on the decline, and that means a Victory parade will be held, – said Sergey Lime.
According to experts, there is no doubt that the Ministry of defence will be able to comply with all security measures in the context of ongoing epidemic and to protect the health of all participants in the parade.
the President ordered to minimize, or better – eliminate risks to life and health of participants in the parade. For this to be taken the most stringent measures, but they are absolutely justified. There is no doubt that the Ministry of defence will cope with the task and can provide the necessary level of security to all who will attend the event – summed Sergey Lime.
