The parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory day in the great national defense war ended well after more than 1 hour. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the heads of the army of the countries for contributing to the success of the parade.
First-time weapons
One of the special highlights of the military equipment and equipment blocks of the Russian Armed Forces participating in the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War is that most of them are modern weapons that have been tested and perfected in combat.
Among them, there are many types of weapons appearing for the first time in Red Square such as the Giatsint-K and Malva self-propelled artillery complexes, as well as the famous Geran-2 suicide UAV and Lancet patrol ammunition.
The 2S44 self-propelled artillery ( NATO calls it Giatsint-K) is one of the most powerful 152mm medium artillery systems in the Russian Federation, developed during the Soviet era (launched in 1976) but still modernized and widely used thanks to its power and reliability.
The 2S44 artillery shell has a bullet size of 152mm with a maximum range of up to 40km with conventional shells and 50km with anti-aircraft shells or precision-guided artillery shells using Krasnopol laser beams.
In the context of high-tech warfare, Geran-2 suicide UAVs have become one of Russia's most fearsome weapons since being deployed in the Ukrainian battlefield.
The Geran-2 is a Russian version with a V-shaped body, 2.5m wide, 3.5m long, made of composite materials to reduce radar signals. It has a unique noise when operating and is called an " air plane car" due to the thunderous sound from the piston engine, making it easy to recognize but difficult to intercept.
The Geran-2 UAV has an range of range of: 1,000-1,500km, allowing deep attack in the opponent's rear; carrying a 40-50kg warhead, capable of destroying weapons depots, radar stations, or infrastructure. This suicide UAV combines GPS and optical search (EO), helping to improve accuracy even in harassing conditions.
In addition to the Geran-2 UAV, the Lancet suicide UAV developed by ZALA Aero Group (under Kalashnikov Group) is one of Russia's most formidable unmanned weapons in modern warfare.
widely deployed since 2020, Lancet stands out for its ability to accurately destroy fixed and mobile targets at low cost, becoming a "nightmare" for artillery, tanks and air defense systems. The Lancet has a "flying wing" design with a compact body, short wings (1.5-2m), helping to reduce radar signals.
The Lancet-3 version has a range of 40km, speed of 110-130km/h, operating time of 40 minutes. Each suicide UAV or cruise missile of this type is equipped with a 3-5kg warhead (enough to penetrate light armored vehicles or destroy radar), detonating when it hits a target. The intelligent guidance system combined with infrared (IIR) and optical or artificial intelligence (AI) target recognition, allows adjusting the flight path in the final stage, helping the UAV have the ability to attack very accurately.
Russian Air Force Participates in parade
The Russian Air Force's performance included the Su-30SM, Su-25DM, piloted by the Russian Cavalry and Archery Team pilots. The Russian Cavalry and Chimneys rowing team includes the best pilots of the Russian Air Force.
For the first time in Red Square, the Unmanned Aerial Service participated in the parade.
The parade also included a space air force's combat equipment such as the S-400 missile system that is protecting Moscow's sky.
Entering the ceremony were military equipment, including legendary T-34 tanks, multi-purpose armored vehicles, special armored vehicles, armored ambulances... contributing to changing the face of the war.
Soviet tanks have reached Berlin, the cradle of communistism.
Vietnam People's Army delegation participates in the parade
The Vietnam People's Army participated in the browsing ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory day in the great national defense war in the Russian Federation, including 86 soldiers who are cadres, students, professional professional soldiers on the quality, capacity, health and bodybuilding of the 1st Army Officer School and a number of agencies, units, representatives of cadres and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army.
Russia will never allow socialism to return
Speaking at the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin said: We always preserve memories of the Great Patriotic War. We are forever grateful to our ancestors for helping to protect the Fatherland so that we can have today. Thanks to them, we preserve our culture and spiritual values. We must never forget the lessons of the Second World War.
Our task is to protect the achievements that our ancestors have achieved. Russia will never allow socialism to return. authenticity always belongs to us.
The Soviet Union suffered a terrible attack by socialism. The army and people of the Soviet Union successfully blocked the rise of the Socialist regime in many important locations.
We remember those who dismantled the Besiege in Leningrad, the deserters who fought important battles with the army. The Soviet Union was once a state unified by revolutionary heroism.
All countries of the former Soviet Union have experienced the burden of war... We bow to the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Great Patriotic War.
We highly appreciate the contributions of soldiers from neighboring countries. We highly appreciate the patriotism of the veterans and their bravery in the Great Patriotic War. Their image will live on for future generations.
readings of parades in Red Square
General Secretary To Lam and his wife, along with leaders of many countries attended the parade
Leaders and delegations from 29 countries attended the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day at Red Square. Among the world leaders attending the parade were General Secretary To Lam and his wife, General Secretary, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ...
Other guests attending the parade in Red Square are leaders and representatives of the following countries: Indonesia, Burkina Faso, Bosnia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Congo, Myanmar, Cuba, Ethiopia, Guinea Xich Dao, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Herzegovina, Guinea-Bissau, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Palestine, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.
Russia also invited leaders of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, two territories that broke away from Georgia.
The parade at Red Square, Moscow - the focus of a series of events across Russia - began at 10:00 on May 9 local time (14:00 Vietnam time).
The victory day - also known as the victory day in the great national defense war - is one of the holidays most revered by the Russians. This is a time to commemorate the great sacrifices of tens of millions of Soviet people in the fight against fascism, and affirming the strength of solidarity and courage that made a historic victory in 1945.
Bustling from East to West
Not only in Moscow, a series of cities across Russia - from the Far East to Siberia - also simultaneously held parades and commemorations.
In Khabarovsk city, more than 3,000 soldiers and more than 140 equipment units participated in the parade. The event was attended by honorary forces, military students, female soldiers, and those who participated in the special military campaign.
The highlight of the mechanical delegation is a combination of classic weapons such as T-34 tanks, "Katyusha" rocket-the symbol of victory-and modern weapons such as T-80BVM tanks, Iskander-M missile complex, S-400 air defense system.
Advanced technical equipment such as tornado-S rocket artillery, 202-20 removal robots and the "Yerofey" buggy also appeared for the first time. The ceremony ended with a performance by the Khabarovsk orchestra with the new song "Dear Fatherland".
Small city - large scale
In Belogorsk - a city of just over 60,000 people in the Amur region, the atmosphere of Victory Day was no less solemn. More than 1,000 soldiers, 300 students and about 20 armed forces units participated in the parade here.
As the headquarters of the Eastern Military Region Group, Belogorsk is the smallest locality in the country that regularly organizes large-scale parades on the occasion of May 9.
The parade began with a drum team, followed by artillery, air defense, logistics, electronic warfare units, and chemical, biological, and radioactive forces.
The female military group parading in uniform also created an impressive image.
The mechanical group is led by the legendary T-34-85 tank and the Katyusha missile fleet, followed by modern equipment such as T80BV tank, BMP-2 fighter car, ARS-14KM detox car, Aleut off-road vehicle and new vehicles such as CF-500 and Desert Cross 1000.
Chita shares the spirit of victory
Chita, eastern Russia, also held a large-scale parade with nearly 2,000 participants and more than 50 combat vehicles.
The ceremony began with a national flag-raising ceremony and a replica of the Victory Flag - a symbol that flew on the roof of the German Parliament building in 1945.
Forces of the Eastern Military Region, air defense units, missiles, and defenses, along with students, female soldiers and police parade in a reinforced formation. The harmonious orchestra contributes to creating a solemn and emotional atmosphere.
The motor force was led by T-34 tanks and SU-100 self-propelled guns, weapons that contributed to the victory in World War II, followed by the modern T-72B3M tank, equipped with improved 125mm guns and the "Relikt" reactors.
In particular, this year's ceremony recognizes the participation of veterans who have fought in special military campaigns, many of whom were awarded the Medal of bravery and the Medal for bravery.
Speaking at the event, Governor of the Zabaykalsky region, Mr. Aleksandr Osipov, emphasized: "Today, in the ranks and in the stands are soldiers of our generation - those who are continuing the war for peace, fighting against neo-nessitism".
