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Read in Today's Paper BRAIN WAVE NUMBER 9 (MAY 2019) This month we celebrate a great date: 74th anniversary of victory in Great Patriotic War. It is a day to re- member all those who fought bravely, all those who gave their lives so that Russia would be victorious over its enemies. All over the country this day fills us with happiness and pride. This day flowers are laid on graves, and war veterans go out wearing their medals and orders. Parades and marches are held in al- most all towns. We’ve already told you about one of the most important tradition of Victory Day –the im- mortal regiment in one of our previous issues. Today we want to speak about one more tradition of this day - military parade. Why do people like this tradition so much? When did it appear? Who usually take part in it? Let’s also speak about some of the most important battles and courage, firmness and heroism of solders. Read in today’s paper: Great battles Parade, that changed the history Military parades nowadays Brain wave NEWS №10 May 2019 October 2, 1941 – January 7, 1942 A Great battle and a parade, that changed the history of war The Battle of Moscow was the Soviet defense of Moscow and the subsequent Soviet counter-offensive that oc- curred between October 1941 and January 1942 on the Eastern Front of World War II against Nazi forces. Hitler considered Moscow, capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub- lics (USSR) and the largest Soviet city, to be the primary mili- tary and political objective for Axis forces in their invasion of the Soviet Union. A separate German plan was codenamed Operation Wotan. The Battle of Moscow was one of the most important battles of World War II, primarily because the Soviets were able to suc- cessfully prevent the most serious attempt to capture their capi- tal. The battle was also one of the largest during the war, with more than a million total casualties. It marked a turning point as it was the first time since the Wehrmacht began its conquests in 1939 that it had been forced into a major retreat. The Wehrmacht had been forced to retreat earlier during the Yelnya Offensive in September 1941 and at the Battle of Rostov (1941), but these retreats were minor compared to the one at Moscow. As early as Jul 1941, the Russians knew the Germans were going to breach their defenses and threaten Moscow. On 3 Jul, Lenin's body was moved from Moscow to Tumen to prevent German capture or destruction. Little over two weeks later, on 22 Jul, 127 German bombers raided Moscow, even lightly damag- ing the Kremlin. As a response, Moscow residents were ordered to build mock houses on Kremlin's grounds and paint the distinct roof of the building in order to blend it in with the rest of the city. Streets were also barricaded in preparation of a German at- tack. Moscow was proud, however, aided by Joseph Stalin's propaganda machine. One such example was the 7 Nov parade in celebration of the anniversary of the October Revolution, where Russian soldiers marched straight through Red Square toward the battlefields to the west. Brain wave NEWS №10 May 2019 Have you ever seen the preparation for modern parade in our capital& Have you ever visit- ed victory parades in Moscow? Let’s read about it! The Moscow Victory Day Parade is a parade that took place in Red Square in Moscow on the 9th of May. The annual parade marks the victory in the Second World War on 9 May 1945. The president of the Russian Federation delivers his holiday address to the nation this day. Minister of Defense usually heads the pa- rade. Following the official parade, over 500,000 Russians march through Moscow in honour of those who died and survived in World War II. The March of the Immortal Regiment takes place in numerous of Russian cities and in several other countries. Preparations usually start in November/December. Individual practices start in all the participating military units. By March, the air flypast column began its individual practice flying runs. Also rehearsing of military bands such as the Armed Forces and the MVD starts. The parade practice runs is in the practice field at Alabino, Moscow region. It lasts until the middle of April when the runs on Red Square starts. It ends with a final general combined prac- tice run of the parade in early May. The first late night practice run starts at the end of April in Moscow's Red Square. It continues till 4 May with the final two practice runs on 6 and 7 May, which also serve as the general practice runs. General of the Army inspects the final rehearsal, just as it is the actual parade. All rehearsals are open to the gen- eral public. The final practice run is opened also for war veter- ans. At the same time, final practice runs are for those who join the parades on 9 May in 26 other major cities in Russia. During such practice drill runs several new Russian armored vehicles such as platform Armata together with the Bumerang APC and the Kurganets-25 IFV's turrets are used. Brain wave NEWS №10 May 2019 “Russian Army has always been victorious through the ages in plenty of battles for the Motherland and for the people who depended on their defenders. Since the arrival of Rurik un- til how the warriors of our country fought for their land and grew stronger through times. Even when the hard times came, they overcome all the hardships with an undying will to stand for the land of their ancestors. For recent, slightly more peaceful times people strife as their glorious forebears in different ways. As for me, I praise the Russian Army’s shining glory by taking part in military parades. It is a great chance to show the readiness to pay the great patriot- ic duty for our country. Our cadet school takes part in it for 6 years and every cadet should be proud to be a part of such a great event.” Solovyov Semen, 11D “Despite the fact that Russia had never been a conqueror, it always was a winner. There were lots of great talented gener- als, and even through our army was defeated sometimes, in wars it had never been down. The Great Patriotic War lasted for 1418 days and nights. The USSR wasn’t prepared for German attacks, but we can take the example of the Brest Temple – the soldiers and of- ficers were holding on defending it for almost one worth. The most important qualities Russians have are pat- riotism, strong character and tough spirit. But don’t want to overrate one nation. In this war all the republics, all the nations united in one nation which arm was to crash the power of the Third Reich and make peace for all the people in the world no matter of their race, gender, religion. Thousands of heroes die on the battlefields, thousands of heroes survive, and all they tried to make peace. They did it. They didn’t want us to prepare our weapon again. They didn’t want us to kill our brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. We should do everything we can to make their wish real. The absence of past is the absence of future, so we mustn’t tear these heroically pages out of the book of our great history. Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten.” Kazakov Ivan, 11V Brain wave NEWS №7 December 2017 “The parade is held on the 9th of May it is the Victory Day. Every Russian soldiers must take part in the parade, so cadets are not exception. We have been taking part in the parade for 5 years. And every time it is a great responsibility. Cadets have to prepare for the parade a month before. We have to iron our trousers, to wash our uniform every day. Moreover, cadets have many rehearsals every day. Every cadet dislikes these deeds. Nevertheless, it is a great honor for cadets to take part in the parade. I consider, I always feel nervous at the pa- rade, because my mother, generals, veterans and other people look at me. And what’s more, press to makes a video. In conclusion I want to say that taking part in the parade is a great honor and responsibility. We must respect veterans.” Maximov Zakhar, 9D “Victory day is one of the most im- portant day for Russian Army. This day Rus- sian soldiers take part in parades. Cadets do it too. We spent a lot of time to prepare for it. We had a lot of rehearsals. We have been walking for one hour. In the city we spent more time. As for me, I always feel nervous before the parade. It happens so because a lot of people, parents, veterans, officers and gen- erals look at us. In conclusion, I want to say “I think it is very wonderful to take part in the that it is a great honor to take part in parade .” Victory’s parade. On the parade I can see different Kalugin Danil, 9D means of technic and army. All city looking at you and it is very cool. On the parade I CAN PROUD OF ME and the fart what means that I am a cadet.” Semenov Alexander, 7D “I am as a member of a parade. If I am a member of a parade, it’s very stressful for me, because of regular practicing for the pa- rade.
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