In the administration of the President of Russia discussed the possibility to hold a Victory parade and a vote on amendments to the Constitution in one day. It is reported owned by Grigory Berezkin the RBC, citing four sources close to the Kremlin.
According to sources, the parade and the vote can be held June 24. In particular, one of the interlocutors said that the parade this date is considered as the main one. The defense Ministry also announced that the parade scheduled for the end of June.
As an alternative to the vote are also considered days in early July, and parade — September 3. The sources stressed that final decisions on the timing of these events is not. They noted that everything will depend on the situation of coronavirus in the country.
According to interlocutors of the edition, the voting and parade in one day will help to inspire citizens after a long period of quarantine measures. In addition, in this case Wednesday, June 24, will be declared a holiday. But if on this day the parade will be held without a vote, the people will not have the feeling of the festival, said one of the sources. In addition, not everyone will be able to watch the event, as will work.
Vote on proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin amendments was scheduled for 22 April, but due to the spread of coronavirus has been postponed indefinitely. For the same reason, was cancelled the Victory day parade on red square in Moscow. This year on may 9 was only the aviation part of the event.