Victory Day remains one of the favorite holidays of Russians. And a significant number of people on May 9 want to attend military parades. Therefore, you need to know how you can get there.
Instructions
Step 1
Visit Moscow on Victory Day. Since 1945, a parade has been held on Red Square. However, you will not be able to enter the podium without a special invitation. It is issued to representatives of the generals and the main politicians of the state. A veteran who wants to become a guest at the parade must contact the Veterans Council at the place of residence. However, traditionally, there are fewer invitations than there are those wishing to visit the honorary tribune. Ordinary Muscovites can watch the passage of military equipment through the streets of the city before and after the parade.
Step 2
Come to the parade in your city. It is held in all major cities of the country. Usually admission to such an event is free. At the local parade, you may also see the procession of the veterans of the Great Patriotic War themselves - this part of the action has been absent in the Moscow parade for several years due to the very old age of the participants and invalids of the war. The parade is usually held in the city center, on the widest street, and starts around nine in the morning. Try to arrive early in order to take a convenient place to view the passage of the troop convoys and the passage of military equipment.
Step 3
Become a direct participant in the parade. This honor is available primarily to the best fighters of elite military units and guards regiments. Students of military schools are also marching in columns. The most distinguished in drill and theoretical training are selected to participate in the parade. In some parades, both dance and music groups may be involved. For example, for 2005 the program included theatrical performances and performances by folklore ensembles. This part of the holiday took place after the military parade itself. To participate in it, a dance group to participate from the organizers of the parade.
