Saint Petersburg’s Palace Square held the first rehearsal of the Victory Day Parade on Tuesday. Another five rehearsals will have taken place before May 9, when Russia will celebrate its most cherished holiday – the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevNearly 4,000 troops participated in the rehearsal.
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Nearly 4,000 troops participated in the rehearsal.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevParade crews marched on Palace Square accompanied by an orchestra.
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Parade crews marched on Palace Square accompanied by an orchestra.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevAll branches of the Saint Petersburg Garrison were represented during the drill.
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All branches of the Saint Petersburg Garrison were represented during the drill.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevThe first rehearsal in Saint Petersburg occurred without military vehicles. However, it featured a GAZ Tigr car which will be used by the Western Military District commander on May 9.
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The first rehearsal in Saint Petersburg occurred without military vehicles. However, it featured a GAZ Tigr car which will be used by the Western Military District commander on May 9.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevOver 100 vehicles are expected to take part in the May 9 parade in the city.
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Over 100 vehicles are expected to take part in the May 9 parade in the city.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevCadets of higher military educational institutions participated in the practice session.
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Cadets of higher military educational institutions participated in the practice session.
© Sputnik / Alexei DanichevThe final rehearsal of the Saint Petersburg parade is slated for May 9.
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© Sputnik / Alexei Danichev
The final rehearsal of the Saint Petersburg parade is slated for May 9.