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Russian Martial Traditions: Changing the Guard Ceremony in Kremlin

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The last changing the guard ceremony of 2016 was carried out by infantry and cavalry details of the the Presidential Regiment on Saturday, October 15 on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.

© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThe ceremonies performed by the Presidential Regiment are based on centuries-old Russian martial traditions, some of which date back to the reign of Peter the Great.
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The ceremonies performed by the Presidential Regiment are based on centuries-old Russian martial traditions, some of which date back to the reign of Peter the Great.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankPresidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
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Presidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankThis year however several new elements were introduced into the changing the guard ceremony.
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This year however several new elements were introduced into the changing the guard ceremony.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankPresidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
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Presidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankPresidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
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Presidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankUsually changing the guard ceremonies are conducted by the Presidential Regiment between May and September.
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Usually changing the guard ceremonies are conducted by the Presidential Regiment between May and September.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankIf the weather is good however, the changing the guard season may begin in April and end in October.
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If the weather is good however, the changing the guard season may begin in April and end in October.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankPresidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
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Presidential Regiment servicemen during the changing the guard ceremony of dismounted and cavalry guards on Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin.
© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / Go to the mediabankAbout 20 changing the guard ceremonies in total are conducted each year.
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About 20 changing the guard ceremonies in total are conducted each year.
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