The Moscow Times's video: Russia Holds 75th Victory Day Parade The Moscow Times

Read more here: https://bit.ly/2NoKe0D Russia held its famous Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square on June 24. The event is traditionally held on May 9 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials selected June 24 in honor of the first Victory Day parade in 1945, which took place one month after the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in World War II. Critics noted that the parade could be a ploy to garner public support ahead of an upcoming vote on constitutional amendments that would allow Putin to stay in office until 2036. Others criticized the lack of social distancing and medical masks at the parade and warned of a potential coronavirus outbreak. The Moscow Times is Russia’s leading independent English-language media outlet. From our Moscow newsroom, we provide readers across the world with breaking news, engaging stories and balanced journalism about the largest country on Earth. Find us at: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MoscowTimes/ https://twitter.com/moscowtimes https://www.instagram.com/themoscowtimes/