Russia continues to prepare for the upcoming large-scale military parade despite the current global Coronavirus pandemic. The military parade is scheduled to take place on Moscow’s Red Square on 9 May 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II victory, which is Russia’s most important holiday.
Victory Day if nothing changes will be celebrated across Russia, with authorities staging parades involving thousands of soldiers, naval vessels and even nuclear submarines.
Currently, about 15,000 military soldiers in Moscow are continuing with preparations for the festive event. A huge number of people could be seen gathered without masks at a short distance for rehearsal although the Russian authorities have introduced a ban on gathering more than 50 people.
Following on the current Coronavirus pandemic, it has already been noted that the crisis may prompt adjustment plans for the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9. The Kremlin and the Russian Ministry of Defense have begun to consider alternative set-ups for the event according to local sources.
In particular, Moscow may considered the option of postponing the parade for the fall and timed the event to the end of World War II, may transfer of the celebration to the beginning of November.
Moscow’s another option is to hold the Victory Parade as it should be held on May 9, but without spectators. In the case of the first two set-ups, the event will be held in full format.
