The parade May 9, 2011 in Moscow Bashny.Net

More than 20 thousand. Soldiers and officers have been ceremonial march through Red Square on Victory Day. Spectators were able to evaluate a new form and headgear military personnel, as well as witness the launchers of ICBMs "Topol". By tradition, the participants of the parade approached the Russian president.

Victory Parade in 2011 became one of the largest number of participants in modern Russian history - the number of soldiers marched through Red Square, twice the previous year. This year's parade was attended by more than 20 thousand. Man.

In addition, for the first time in the Victory Parade was attended by 200 top officers of formations and military units of the Space Forces of Russia, RIA "Novosti". However, this is not the only novelty.

This year, the audience was able to appreciate how it looks on parade new field uniform of the Russian army, which is called the "figure" or "pixel." In addition, the military showed new hats - Berets. Their colors appropriate to the type or nature of the armed forces. Soldiers of the Air Force marched through the square in blue berets, navy - black, Land Forces - in green. Airborne troops remained in the blue berets.

It should be noted that prior to this year, the participants of the Victory Parade marched not in the field, and in full dress uniform.

Sam hits, as usual, opened company drummers and marks the group which carried the national flag of Russia, the victory banner, the banner of the Russian Armed Forces and standards fronts. Victory banner carried the song "Holy War».

Also soldiers of all arms on the Red Square was held and military equipment: armored cars "Tiger", mobile missile complexes "Topol-M" missile launchers missile system "Iskander-M" anti-aircraft missile and artillery complexes "Carapace-C1" and launchers anti-aircraft missile system S-400. Completed Victory Parade on Red Square span of five transport helicopters Mi-8 with flags birth of Russian Armed Forces, said the TV channel "Russia 24».

Addressing the participants of the parade, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that the Russians continue to be treated in a special way to the events of the Great Patriotic War.

"Grandchildren collect evidence about the exploits of their relatives. And there is no doubt that our children, our grandchildren will faithfully honor the memory of heroes of the Great Patriotic War "- the president said.

According to Medvedev, Russian citizens are still proud of the fact that people of the past war, "in a short time raised the country from ruins, restored industry and agriculture, first broke into space, have made great strides in education, culture and science." < br />

"Today Russia firmly upholds the principles of peaceful co-operation, has consistently advocated the indivisible security, contributes to the overall effort to maintain global stability in the world. Our armed forces participate effectively in peacekeeping missions "- said the President of the Russian Federation and assured that the development of the Russian Armed Forces will continue to be the focus of the country's leadership.