Russian soldiers in Beijing for parade rehearsal

[TaiShang]

Russian soldiers in Beijing for parade rehearsal
August 19, 2015

Soldiers from Russia's 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's regiment has arrived in Beijing to join the joint rehearsal for the Sept. 3 parade on Tian'anmen Square, Russian media reported.

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2015 shows the military parade reviewing stands set in front of the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China. Preparation is being made for the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression on Sept. 3. [Photo/PLA Daily]

Beijing will hold a military parade on Sept. 3 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, have been invited to attend the event.

The Russian soldiers, 85 in all, will stay at a military area in the Changping District of Beijing and will join training immediately upon arrival, Russian RIA Novosti news agency quoted sources from Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as saying.

The 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's regiment was formed in 1979. Since then, its guard of honor has participated in every military parade on Moscow's Red Square.

The guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) had attended the May 9 parade on Red Square marking the 70 anniversary of the victory of Russia's Great Patriotic War.

 

[opruh]

No one wants to parade with the japanese because of their bad behavior.

 

[TaiShang]

No one wants to parade with the japanese because of their bad behavior.

Can't wait to see the parade of Russian partners.

 

[Defunct]

Russian military is world class.

Good to see Russian soldiers march with Chinese soldiers

 

[Tom99]

Just like how Western countries, like Germany , UK, USA, France and friends and foes alike can come together to celebrate and remember the end of WW2, I do hope that one day East Asia countries like Japan, Russia, China, Korea(s), etc can come together and do the same. Unfortunately, until Japan comes up with the courage and morality to confront, admit and sincerely apologize for the atrocities it committed then it will not happen.

But one can always hope, right?

 

[IR-TR]

Can't wait to see the parade of Russian partners.

Sadly you guys have the very best parading/marching soldiers in the world, so everybody else is a bit of a letdown

PS: do you prefer the North Korean march or the Chinese? The NK march is a bit more difficult to perform, but looks a bit less classy.

 

[Gabriel92]

I will admit it.chinese military parads are very impressive. Remember that parade of 2009.

 

[TaiShang]

Just like how Western countries, like Germany , UK, USA, France and friends and foes alike can come together to celebrate and remember the end of WW2, I do hope that one day East Asia countries like Japan, Russia, China, Korea(s), etc can come together and do the same. Unfortunately, until Japan comes up with the courage and morality to confront, admit and sincerely apologize for the atrocities it committed then it will not happen.

But one can always hope, right?

S.Korean president to PARTICIPATE in China's war anniversary

At least a good start.

 

[SecularNationalist]

Russian military is world class.

Good to see Russian soldiers march with Chinese soldiers

Hey can i get some juice ?

 

[vostok]

I read that the Russian squad will go last in the parade. It is a great honor.

 

[Shotgunner51]

I read that the Russian squad will go last in the parade. It is a great honor.

Russians fought bravely in WWII against fascism, endured huge sacrifices in the course. Descendents of these brave souls rightfully deserve the honour in V-Day memorial.

 

[LowPost]

S.Korean president to PARTICIPATE in China's war anniversary

At least a good start.

Czech President Zeman and a Mexican guard of honour will be present here as well which makes the celebration even better.

 

[Götterdämmerung]

Waiting with anticipation!

 

[terranMarine]

Czech President Zeman and a Mexican guard of honour will be present here as well which makes the celebration even better.

The US tried to persuade Zeman not to attend, guess what?

 

[Rechoice]

Soviet Russian army liberated North East Manchuquo from Quandong army of Japan in WW II.