BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) Comprehensive Russian media reported that on May 9, local time, Russia will hold a military parade to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow’s Red Square.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary peskov said that the military parade will begin at 10: 00 local time and Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a speech. Leaders of many countries will attend the military parade in the center of the stands with Putin. After the military parade, the leaders will go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to lay a wreath.
According to peskov, an informal breakfast meeting was also included in the itinerary on May 9. Putin will have breakfast with visiting multinational leaders and guests.
On June 24, 1945, the Soviet Union held its first military parade in Red Square to commemorate the victory of the Great Patriotic War. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, since 1995, Russia has held a military parade and a series of celebrations on the Victory Day of the Great Patriotic War on May 9 every year.