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Moscow Holds Parade Celebrating 76th Anniversary of Victory Day

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The parade, which honours the Soviet and Allied defeat of the Third Reich in World War II, is traditionally held on Victory Day, 9 May. 09.05.2021, Sputnik International

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Moscow Holds Parade Celebrating 76th Anniversary of Victory Day

06:56 GMT 09.05.2021 (Updated: 10:30 GMT 09.05.2021)

The parade, which honours the Soviet and Allied defeat of the Third Reich in World War II, is traditionally held on Victory Day, 9 May.

According to the Russian Defence Ministry, more than 12,000 servicemen, 191 units of military ground equipment, as well as 76 planes and helicopters will participate in the Victory Day parade on 9 May 2021. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Orchestra of the Defence Ministry.

The parade will be commanded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces, General of the Army Oleg Salyukov, and the Minister of Defense, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, will receive the parade.

Many former Soviet republics celebrate the end of World War Two on 9 May. Nazi Germany surrendered at 1:00 AM Moscow Time on 9 May 1945, and the anniversary is celebrated in many other countries on 8 May because of the original time difference.

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08:10 GMT 09.05.2021

The military orchestra concludes the parade

08:08 GMT 09.05.2021

They are followed by a wing of ten aircraft, including Sukhoi-Su-34 bombers and Sukhoi Su-30SM and Sukhoi Su-35S fighters

08:08 GMT 09.05.2021

A wing of Sukhoi Su-57 fifth generation fighters flies over the heart of the Russian capital

08:06 GMT 09.05.2021

Next in the parade are four Sukhoi Su-35S 4++ generation multirole and air superiority fighters

08:05 GMT 09.05.2021

The flyover continues with a wing of three Ilyushin Il-76MD heavy transport planes flying in formation, followed by a demonstration of the mid-air refueling of a Tupolev Tu-95 strategic rocket carrier by an Ilyushin Il-78 tanker aircraft

08:04 GMT 09.05.2021

Five Kamov Ka-52 Alligator strike helicopters come next, trailed by members of the Berkuts aerobatic performance demonstrator team, piloting Mil Mi-28H attack helicopters

08:03 GMT 09.05.2021

Strategic Rocket Troops vehicles are on the square now, with forces from the 54th Guards Rocket Division driving launchers carrying Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles

08:01 GMT 09.05.2021

Uran-9 tracked unmanned combat ground vehicles make their way onto Red Square

08:00 GMT 09.05.2021

TOS-1A heavy flamethrower systems are on the square, belonging to the 1st Mobile NBC Protection Brigade

07:58 GMT 09.05.2021

The S-400 Triumf air defence systems, belonging to the 93rd Guards Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment enter Red Square

07:57 GMT 09.05.2021

The Air Defence Troops are up, sporting Tor-M2 all-weather short-range surface-to-air missile systems from the Guards Tarnopol Regiment of the 4th Guards Tank Division, and Buk-M3s from the 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade

07:57 GMT 09.05.2021

Self-propelled howitzers follow, including the 152mm MSTA-S and Koalitsiya-SV from the 236th Artillery Brigade

07:56 GMT 09.05.2021

The rocket and artillery troops rumble past the tribune now, among them Iskander-M tactical missile systems belonging to the 12th Guards Rocket Brigade

07:54 GMT 09.05.2021

Troops from the 27th Guards Sevastopol Motor Rifle Brigade follow, operating T-90M and T-14 Armata tanks

07:53 GMT 09.05.2021

T-72B3M main battle tanks from the 1st Guards Tank Regiment and T-80BVMs from the 200th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade come next

07:52 GMT 09.05.2021

Modern vehicles enter Red Square, starting with forces of the 45th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade driving Typhoon PVO and Typhoon VDV armoured vehicles

07:50 GMT 09.05.2021

The first column of the 190+ vehicles to drive onto Red Square for today’s parade consist of vintage WWII-era equipment, with personnel from the 1st Guards Tank Army driving T-34-85 tanks – the best tanks on the Eastern Front in World War II.

07:45 GMT 09.05.2021

Forces from the Civil Defence Academy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are on Red Square

07:41 GMT 09.05.2021

Members of the FSB’s Moscow Border Institute are on Red Square

07:40 GMT 09.05.2021

Up now are the forces of Russia’s Airborne Troops, represented by the Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School, one of the oldest active military academies in Russia, and a contingent from the 98th Airborne Division

07:39 GMT 09.05.2021

Next are forces from Russia’s Strategic Rocket Troops, among them officers and students from the Peter the Great Military Academy.

07:37 GMT 09.05.2021

Next is a unit of the Russian Navy, headed by students of the legendary Kuznetsov Naval Academy in St. Petersburg.

07:37 GMT 09.05.2021

Members of the air and space defence forces, represented by officers and students of the Zhukovsky-Gagarin Air Force Academy follow

07:35 GMT 09.05.2021

Female cadets from five of Russia’s most prestigious military academies pass the tribune.

07:35 GMT 09.05.2021

Students of the Vasilevsky Military Academy of the Armed Forces’ Air Defence Branch are on the march.

07:32 GMT 09.05.2021

Units of the Ground Forces march across the cobblestones of Red Square, led by students of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces.

07:21 GMT 09.05.2021

A minute of silence begins

07:14 GMT 09.05.2021

The defence minister has completed his inspection, and heads for the central tribune to report to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Commander-in-Chief of Russia’s armed forces.

07:08 GMT 09.05.2021

The defence minister inspects formations of troops

07:07 GMT 09.05.2021

As tradition dictates, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu heads toward the center of Red Square to inspect the troops.

07:02 GMT 09.05.2021

Russia’s national flag and the legendary Banner of Victory are brought onto Red Square

07:01 GMT 09.05.2021

2021 Victory Day Parade in Moscow begins

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08:08 GMT 09.05.2021

SU-30SM, SU-35S, and SU-34 flying in formation - Sputnik International

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08:08 GMT 09.05.2021

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A demonstration of the mid-air refueling of a Tupolev Tu-95 strategic rocket carrier by an Ilyushin Il-78 tanker aircraft - Sputnik International

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08:04 GMT 09.05.2021

Ka-52 coaxial rotor attack helicopters flying over Red Square - Sputnik International

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08:03 GMT 09.05.2021

Tigr-M armoured vehicle followed by Yars ICBM launchers as Strategic Rocket Troops vehicles enter Red Square - Sputnik International

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08:01 GMT 09.05.2021

The system has undergone testing in the battle against terrorists in Syria.

Uran-9 tracked unmanned combat ground vehicles make their way onto Red Square. - Sputnik International

07:59 GMT 09.05.2021

TOS-1A heavy flamethrower systems are on the square, belonging to the 1st Mobile NBC Protection Brigade. - Sputnik International

07:57 GMT 09.05.2021

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Msta-SM artillery system from the 236th Artillery Brigade entering Red Square - Sputnik International

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07:56 GMT 09.05.2021

Iskander-M tactical missile systems belonging to the 12th Guards Rocket Brigade at 9 May parade on Red Square - Sputnik International

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07:54 GMT 09.05.2021

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T-80BV Main Battle Tank during 9 May parade at Red Square - Sputnik International

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T-72B3M main battle tanks from the 1st Guards Tank Regiment at Red Square - Sputnik International

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07:51 GMT 09.05.2021

Typhoon PVO and Typhoon VDV armoured vehicles entering Red Square - Sputnik International

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07:50 GMT 09.05.2021

T-34-85 tanks – the best tanks on the Eastern Front in World War II. - Sputnik International

07:44 GMT 09.05.2021

07:41 GMT 09.05.2021

Members of the FSB’s Moscow Border Institute are on Red Square - Sputnik International

07:39 GMT 09.05.2021

Russia’s Airborne Troops - Sputnik International

07:39 GMT 09.05.2021

07:37 GMT 09.05.2021

Next is a unit of the Russian Navy, headed by students of the legendary Kuznetsov Naval Academy in St. Petersburg. Graduates of this prestigious academy are tasked with providing cadres for command positions in the Russian Navy. - Sputnik International

07:35 GMT 09.05.2021

07:33 GMT 09.05.2021

Students of the Vasilevsky Military Academy of the Armed Forces’ Air Defence Branch are on the march. During the war, the air defence troops defended Moscow and other cities from fascist bombing raids. Today, the academy is tasked with preparing students to operate Russia’s world-leading air defence equipment. - Sputnik International

07:29 GMT 09.05.2021

Units of the ground forces pass the tribune, carrying the state flag, victory banners and the banners of their respective forces. - Sputnik International

07:20 GMT 09.05.2021

A minute of silence - Sputnik International

07:14 GMT 09.05.2021

The defence minister has completed his inspection, and heads for the central tribune to report to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Commander-in-Chief of Russia’s armed forces. - Sputnik International

07:07 GMT 09.05.2021

Sergei Shoigu inspects formations of troops, including units of the Aerospace Forces, troops from the Western Military District, signals, military police, National Guard, Ministry for Emergency Situations, airborne, engineering, radiological, chemical and biological warfare defence forces, and the Strategic Rocket Troops. He reviews units from the Navy, the FSB, railway troops, the All-Russian Cossack Society, female service members and cadets from the Suvorov, Nakhimov, and Naval Cadet Corps academies, as well as the Young Army Cadets.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu heads toward the center of Red Square to inspect the troops. - Sputnik International

07:05 GMT 09.05.2021

Commanding the parade is Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces.

As tradition dictates, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu heads toward the center of Red Square to inspect the troops. - Sputnik International

07:02 GMT 09.05.2021

76 years ago, the banner of the 150th Idritsky Division was hoisted over the burning Reichstag, announcing to the world that the war in Europe had ended, and the Nazi forces routed.

Russia’s national flag and the legendary Banner of Victory are brought onto Red Square. - Sputnik International

07:00 GMT 09.05.2021