the Decision to postpone the Victory parade on red square still pending. On may 9, it will be rescheduled for a later date. Military sources “MK” reports that the Kremlin’s decision will be announced in the near future.
the fact that the parade in connection with the quarantine coronavirus can move to another date, it became clear in March. Representatives of the defense Ministry are usually very actively told the journalists about the preparation for the may celebrations, was invited on site in front Alabino, told about the details of preparation and technique, which will be held on red square. This year, however, all of this information to the media was closed, from which it was possible to conclude that the situation with the parade of coronavirus ambiguous.
Finally became clear that the may 9 parade on red square may not happen when this week several veteran organizations addressed the authorities with a request to move the parade so as not to compromise the health of the participants, and especially veterans. The parade, in their opinion, can be carried out, for example, June 24 is the day when in 1945 Moscow Victory Parade was held under the command of Marshal Zhukov. Or on September 3, the day recognized as the date of the end of the Second world war
However, in this case, the question arises: if the military due to coronavirus are now forced to cancel the main training, whether they have time to prepare for the new dates to show off combat training?
this question of “MK” said a leading military expert, chief editor of the magazine “Arsenal Fatherland” Victor murakhovski:
-If the Armed forces has set the task: to hold a parade on a certain date, then a month, it will be possible to organize it all – no question. As a rule, preparation swojego calculation for the parade begins to March. Before it passes in parts through the normal training cycle, which includes, recall, and training. She, in turn, involves the passage of a solemn March. Starts with individual combat training a soldier, then as part of the Department and units and so on.
of Course, part of the main calculations commanders select the most prepared in marching against the military. As a rule, no penalties for service, psychologically and mentally stable – motivated to the service.
the Technique is also combat-ready. She draws from the parts. However, with the exception of those machines that have not yet adopted. They are often managed by representatives of the manufacturer. And there is even the aces of the business – mechanics test. So the technique is also no problem. It is all in a state of readiness for combat. And this is much more serious than the readiness of the parade.
Another thing is that mechanics-drivers require�� to undergo training as part of the main calculations. Driving combat vehicles in the parade is very different from driving on the battlefield, in combat formations. But in principle, it is also nothing particularly complicated from a technical point of view, is not – to remember what gear to include, what rpm the engine stand… If the driver is watching this, the car drives itself.
as for the decision to postpone the parade, which is likely to be held, then, in my opinion, it is fair. Some say: let’s have a parade without spectators. But how to do it? Recall previous parades and preparations for when in rehearsal the whole of Moscow was out in the streets from the parade grounds and red square. And that, you will stop the millions of people who will come to watch how is technique? It is not real.
the Fact that the military and technology, in the end, the parade will be held on the specified day – no questions, I don’t doubt that. Even if you say that the parade should be held tomorrow, they would do it. The problem is in the citizens, which the regime of self-isolation will not stop from going outside where there may be crowds of spectators.
it is Clear that people want to see the power of his army and proud of it. But, in my opinion, to be proud of at any time. Now some “couch patriots” are worn with the idea to hold in any conditions! But I want to remind you that until 1965 all parades in honor of the Victory was carried out. Although in working age there was still a huge number of participants of the war. Then the parade was held not annually, but every five years on the anniversary dates. And it is in no way reduced our pride in the victory over Nazi Germany.
