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You won’t regret being there for the spectacle. Return for a second visit, but there’s something very special about being in Of course, those key visitor attractions will still be there if you The crowds create an air of excitement and the Time of intense and joyful celebration – this is one of the most important You see, the upside of theĭisruption to those tourist attractions is that you will get to see Russia at a In the evening, thereĪre plenty of parties and a fireworks display. Petersburg as domestic visitors flock to see the parades. Major cities will be extra crowded, particularly Moscow and St Security measures at the airport are to be expected. The past Lenin’s Mausoleum has been off limits as well. You won’t be able to snap a selfie in front of those colourful onion domes. You should still be able to access GUM department store but Stīasil’s Cathedral will be off limits if you can’t get into Red Square, meaning The bad news is that these closures are going to have an impact on Right now nothing has been decided but to see if you will be able to access sights such as the Armoury, you can check with us nearer the time – if they are selling tickets, then it will be open. When you can often get closer to the action.Īt the time of writing we are awaiting confirmation whether the same closures will be put in place for the Kremlin as well. Alternatively, try to catch the rehearsals Spot near to the entrance of Red Square if you can, which is the nearest the If you want to see the military parade, it’s worth finding a WeĪlready know that Red Square is going to be closed from May 1 st toġ0 th. It’s an impressive sight and leaves the visitor in no doubt as toĪs you might expect, that’s going to bring with it some disruption. There’ll be the usual addressįrom President Putin after he’s completed his inspection of the armed forces Gravitas and military bands provide a soundtrack. A ceremonial 21-gun salute as the national anthem is played adds Surveillance vehicles and an aerial fly past join the brigades and battalions Division after division passīy, representing each sector of the armed forces. The USA, France, Germany and China amongst others.

Invitations have been sent to the leaders of It’s expected that many foreign visitors, including Heads of State, will Global attention and in 2020, that’s likely to be even more the case as it’s Each year, the events staged in St Petersburg and Moscow attract The end of such a period was a bigĭeal and to this day, the occasion is marked by parades and ceremonies all over Suffered terribly during those war years. World War Two was a bleak time in Russian history and many of its citizens By the time the surrender was officially agreed, it was after midnight in Moscow and therefore May 9 th in its time zones. It’s celebrated elsewhere in Europe on May 8 th, but Russia lies further east. To understand why, you need to know that this is the day Russia marks VE Day.

This year, on May 9 th, it’s the 75 th anniversary of Victory Day and a very important holiday in Russia.
