Russians celebrate Victory Day amid coronavirus pandemic
Marina Kortunova
Press TV, Moscow
One of the most important events of the year in Russia – the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, met at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Big celebrations on the historic occasion were rescheduled to a later date, including the grand Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow and the Immortal Regiment rally.
However, the air parade in the Russian capital wasn’t cancelled. It was preceded by President Vladimir Putin’s speech who laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden by the Kremlin walls.
Right after the president’s speech the aerial show was held. A record number of 75 aircraft of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation took part in the air parade.
This year Russia has been the quietest Victory Day in all 75 years. Circumstances turned out so that this time there is no bright external side of the holiday, to which Russians are accustomed with decorations, parades and festivities.
In his message, President Putin said that veterans fought for life - against death. The Russians will be equal to their cohesion and resilience.
Although the number of coronavirus infections in Russia has exceeded 198 thousand, the government is set to partially lift lockdown measures as of Monday when restrictions on industrial and construction businesses are removed. The lockdown in the capital will not be relaxed until the spread of infection there is under control. Moscow, together with its surrounding region, is home to just under two-thirds of Russia’s Covid-19 cases. However, the rest of the country is fared better.
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