Live online broadcast of the Victory Parade on May 9, 2019
Few days left until one of the main holidays of spring - Victory Day. Exactly seventy-three years ago, the last battles died down, and the most terrible war in Russian history ended. 1418 long days and nights continued battle with the fierce fascist enemy who came to destroy our land. The victory went to a very high price - almost every Soviet family lost someone from their relatives in that terrible war years.
May 9 - one of the most revered holidays in our country, it can be called truly national. On this day, various ceremonial events will be held across the country: parades, concerts, festivities, fireworks. However, the main celebrations dedicated to this holiday will be held in Moscow, and the traditional Victory Parade on the main square of the country will be central among them. Its prototype is the famous parade of 1945, in which the winners took part - about 40 thousand soldiers and commanders of the Red Army.
Preparations for the Victory Parade in 2019 started a few months ago, and now it is already at its final stage. There is a presidential decree regarding the plan of celebrations on May 9. According to him, besides Moscow, military parades will take place in another 17 Russian cities.
In 2019, 14 thousand troops of various types of troops will pass across Red Square, and viewers will also see 180 units of ground-based military equipment and 73 units (in the number of post-war years) - aviation. The parade is not only a holiday, but a good opportunity to show the world the power of the Russian army. The parade of 2019 was very memorable in this regard, during which the public was first shown the newest Russian tank Armata, as well as the BMP Kurganets. In 2019, such sensations are not expected, but, nevertheless, the curious novelties will be presented at the parade, which will definitely interest the audience.
What exactly will Muscovites and guests of the capital see on Red Square on May 9 in 2019? Who will take part in the parade? How will the holiday be held in the capital? What other events can be visited? All this in our material.
Route and schedule of the Victory Parade on May 9, 2019
The official part of the parade will begin, as always, at exactly 10.00 Moscow time. The equipment will go from Khodynsky field along Leningradsky Avenue, through Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares to Red Square. Then the columns will go through Vasilyevsky Spusk, the Kremlin Embankment, on the Arbat and the Garden Ring. Although it is possible that this route will be changed.
The air part of the parade will take place over the Leningradskoye Highway, Tverskaya and Red Square.
On May 9, it is incredibly difficult to get to Red Square, ordinary citizens are not allowed there. How to be? Those who wish, of course, can calmly watch the parade on TV, but it is much better to do this during rehearsals, of which there will be several. They will be held on April 26, May 3 and 7. The last of these rehearsals will be general, on this day the movement in the center of Moscow will be blocked, and the metro will work with restrictions. It is on this day that it is most convenient to see the military equipment, which will later go through Red Square. She will go the same composition and the same route as the Victory Parade. But to take a good place, you will need to come at least an hour before the start of this action.
On May 9, it will be possible to get to Red Square only by invitation tickets. They will be issued only to certain categories of citizens:
- government officials;
- political figures;
- military;
- to journalists;
- war veterans.
It is likely that part of the invitation will be played among children and adolescents.
What will Russians see at the Victory Parade?
The passage of military equipment will open T-34-85 - the legendary machine, which is considered the best tank of the Second World War. Next, the T-14 Armata, T-72 and T-90, BMP T-15 tanks, as well as combat vehicles built on the basis of the universal platform Kurganets will be held on the Red Square. From the light armored vehicles, spectators of the parade will be able to see the BMP-3, the BTR-82A, the BTR-MDM, as well as the latest machines developed on the basis of the universal wheeled platform “Boomerang”.
Self-propelled artillery will be presented by the ACS "Coalition-SV" and "Msta S", the means of air defense - the complexes "Pantsir-S", "Buk-M2", S-400. Also, viewers will be able to see the operational-tactical complexes "Iskander-M" and the latest strategic missile system "Yars".
Now separate a few words about the updates that the military promises to show this year. Among them:
- LAW "Tor-M2". This is the latest and most advanced modification of the Thor anti-aircraft missile system, which was put into service in the mid-80s. The Tor-M2 air defense system is capable of firing directly on the march without interruption, it has almost doubled its ammunition capacity, it has received new missiles with increased accuracy and an expanded affected area.
- "Tor-M2DT". Another anti-aircraft missile system of the glorious family "Thor". It was created specifically for the conduct of hostilities in the Arctic. This air defense system is made on the basis of the tracked all-terrain vehicle "Vityaz", which has not only excellent performance of cross-country ability, but is also able to overcome various water obstacles. It is divided into two modules, in the first of which there is a life support system, and in the second - the launcher itself.
- BMPT "Terminator". This machine can be called a new type of military equipment, the main purpose of which is to support tanks in battle. The task of the "Terminator" is to defeat the enemy’s anti-tank weapons, his firing points, light armored vehicles and enemy manpower. The last modification of the "Terminator" is made on the basis of the universal platform "Armat". In terms of their level of protection, these vehicles are not inferior to tanks, and their armament, as a rule, includes small-caliber rapid-fire cannons, anti-tank systems, automatic grenade launchers, etc.
- "Typhoon-K". It is expected that several different types of armored vehicles will also be shown at the Victory parade for the first time. Among them, "Typhoon-K" with 4x4 wheel formula. This armored car was created by KAMAZ specialists, it has combined protection (ceramic armor and armor steel) and is intended for escorting convoys, conducting reconnaissance, and can also be used as a staff vehicle.
- Special armored vehicle VPK-233136 "Tiger". This car is designed primarily for Rosgvardii and police. It is a further development of the line of armored vehicles "Tiger". It can be used for the transport of personnel and cargo, as well as an operational vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.
- Ural-432009. One more novelty of the current parade will be the Ural-432009 armored car, developed by specialists of the Ural Automobile Plant. The machine is designed to transport personnel, cargo, towing trailers. It has an armored cab and engine compartment, it can be equipped with modules of various designs and purposes.
- Armored car "Patrol". It was created on the KAMAZ-43501 chassis, has a 4x4 wheel formula and is intended for units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Rosguard and the armed forces. The car has armor protection class 5 and can carry up to five fully equipped fighters with weapons.
- In addition, on May 9, new army vehicles UAZ Patriot Pickup (army modification UAZ-23632-148-64) and military all-terrain vehicle AM-1 will be seen on Red Square. The latter is intended for conducting reconnaissance and sentinel actions, it is already used in the airborne troops and special army units. In the future, they also plan to equip the arctic brigades being created.
For the first time, Russian military robots Uran-6 and Uran-9 will be presented to the public for the first time in this parade. The first of them is designed for demining, but the "Uran-9" is a combat strike complex armed with anti-tank missiles and a 30-mm automatic cannon. In combat, he can support infantry or anti-terrorism units.
Air parade or what kind of aircraft we will see in the sky of Moscow
The parade will be held not only on the ground, but also in the sky. As mentioned above, 73 aircraft and a helicopter will take part in the event, one for each year that has passed since the end of the war.
The parade will open the Mi-26 - the world's largest transport helicopter. Accompany it will be Mi-8 helicopters. Then Muscovites will see the Ka-52, Mi-35 and Night Hunter Mi-28N “Alligator” in the sky. Also in the parade will be attended by "strategists": Tu-160 "White Swan" and Tu-95, as well as long-range bombers Tu-22M3. Transport aviation will be represented by An-124 Ruslan and Il-76MD. Separately, mention should be made of the Il-78 tanker aircraft, which will simulate a Tu-160 bomber in the air.
The parade will be fighters MiG-29 and MiG-31, Su-30SM and Su-35S, front-line bombers Su-24M and Su-34, as well as attack aircraft Su-25. The highlight of the event will be the span of two fifth-generation Su-57 fighters over Red Square.
The famous Russian aerobatic teams “Russian Knights” and “Swifts” will take part in the air parade on May 9. The airborne parade will be completed with the famous “Rooks” - Su-25 attack aircraft, which will draw the Russian state flag in the sky.
By the way, by order of the Minister of Defense, all air parades on May 9 in Russian cities were canceled. An exception is made only for Moscow. So lovers of such shows from other regions of Russia can only watch TV.
You can also add that the parade will be the first to demonstrate the hypersonic complex "Dagger", about which Putin spoke in this letter to the Federal Assembly. True, it soon became clear that the Dagger was nothing more than the Iskander OTRK converted for launch from a MiG-31K fighter.
"Immortal regiment" in Moscow: how it will be
In addition to the military parade, on May 9, 2019, another festive event will be held in Moscow - the “Immortal Regiment” procession that has already become traditional. Citizens and guests of the capital will carry portraits of their relatives - participants of the war and workers in the rear along the central streets of the city. Anyone can join this promotion. Last year in Moscow, more than 800 thousand people took part in it.
This year the procession will go along Leningradsky Avenue, then through Tverskaya, Okhotny Ryad and Manezh Square it will reach Red Square. The gathering of participants in the "Immortal Regiment" is scheduled for 12.00, the procession itself will begin at 15.00 and will continue until approximately 19.00. Those interested will be able to join the action anywhere in its route. Do not forget to wear comfortable clothes, and, most importantly, shoes. You can take snacks and water in a plastic container. Although, for the participants of the event will be open distribution points and water points. The organizers took care of other needs: they will install toilet cabins along the route.
Along the whole route of the "Immortal Regiment" songs of the war years will sound, most likely, there will be musicians among the participants of the march. So the soulful singing of the participants of the action is exactly guaranteed.
You can pre-register on the official website of the project, but this is not necessary. At the same resource you can get additional information about the event.
Concerts and other public events
Theater Square in Moscow is another traditional venue for those who want to celebrate Victory Day. A music program will be organized in the square in front of the Bolshoi Theater, which will include classical pieces and songs from the war years.
There will also be a performance of the laureates of the state competition "Crystal Stars".
The squares in front of the three Moscow railway stations will turn into concert stages: Kazan, Belarus and Riga. They promise to arrange a concert on the square in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
On May 9, the Moscow Zoo prepared for its visitors a special holiday program with maximum immersion into the atmosphere of the war years. It will be hard to say how it will look, but it sounds rather intriguing.
Also on this day in Moscow will be the mileage of retro cars, among which will be cars of the war years.
Fireworks in Moscow on May 9
May 9, 2019 the sky of the capital will be decorated with many festive salutes. In just a few dozen points of the capital about 80 thousand volleys will be made. Admire this wonderful spectacle will be in the parks of Moscow: in Vorontsov, Gorky, Sokolniki.
Traffic restrictions associated with the celebration
Such large-scale celebrations, as a rule, become the cause of numerous restrictions. They are caused primarily by security concerns. Moscow residents have become accustomed to this, and have long been philosophical about such inconveniences.
In the center of the city will be closed metro station exit. Road traffic along the routes of military vehicles and foot demonstrations will also be limited. A big problem on this day will be parking in the city center - it’s better to use public transport services. All participants of mass actions will be checked with the help of metal detectors.
If you do not plan to participate in celebrations, then it is better to refuse to travel to the city center.
