Parade on Red Square in Moscow: live broadcast on the 81st anniversary of the Victory

The traditional grand Victory Day Parade on Red Square will take place on May 9th. The audience is waiting for a speech by Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin, marching foot columns and an air show. About where and at what time to watch the broadcast — in the material of Izvestia.

Victory Day Parade 2026 on Red Square in Moscow: watch live stream online on May 9, beginning at 10:00 Moscow time

The live broadcast on Victory Day will begin at 10:00 Moscow time. The celebrations last approximately two hours. The broadcast of the parade will be available on federal TV channels and official digital platforms, allowing viewers to follow what is happening in real time. You can also view it on the Izvestia website.

The parade program includes a speech by Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin, marching columns on foot and a demonstration of combat aircraft.

The schedule of events for Victory Day

On May 9, the program will begin with official meetings: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with the heads of foreign delegations. After that, the participants will head to Red Square, where a military parade will take place.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that a column of military equipment will not take part in the parade this year.

During the broadcast, viewers will be shown the work of military personnel of various types and branches of the armed forces performing tasks in the zone of a special military operation, as well as those on combat duty. In particular, calculations at the control points of the Strategic Missile Forces, the Aerospace Forces and the crews of the Navy ships will be presented.

During the aviation part of the event, planes of Russian aerobatic teams will fly over Red Square. The event will end with a performance by Su-25 attack aircraft, which will paint the sky in the colors of the Russian flag.

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At the end of the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony is planned at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden. The leaders of foreign countries will take part in it together with the Russian leader.

Themed installations, national flags and archival photographs of the war years will be placed on the streets adjacent to Red Square. In addition, military bands are expected to perform during the celebration.

Foot columns at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow: which troops are participating

Various units of the Russian army will take part in the Victory Day Parade. Military personnel from higher military educational institutions representing various types and branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be involved in the walking part of the parade.

At the same time, pupils of the Suvorov and Nakhimov schools, as well as cadet corps, will not take part in the parade in 2026 — the decision is related to the current operational situation, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

As in previous years, active units of various branches of the armed forces will also be represented on Red Square. Military personnel of the ground forces, aerospace forces, Navy, airborne troops, strategic missile forces, as well as air defense and electronic warfare units will take part in the parade calculations. The commanders will carry battle banners reflecting the history and achievements of their units.

In addition, military personnel involved in a special military operation will take part in the parade. Their presence will be a sign of support and recognition for those who today carry out tasks to protect the interests of the country.