Police closed Palace Square today for a special parade practice. The military needs space to rehearse for a big celebration next week. People cannot drive cars or walk around the square during these activities. The rehearsal celebrates 80 years since Russia won World War II. All streets near Palace Square remain blocked until tonight.
The Hermitage Museum stays open despite the closure. Art lovers can still visit all regular exhibits during normal hours. Museum workers opened a different entrance for people going to the General Staff Building. Visitors must use the door from Moika Embankment after 3 pm today. The parade preparations affect only the outdoor areas around the famous square.
This happens every year before Victory Day celebrations on May 9. Military trucks, soldiers, and tanks practice their movements across the cobblestones. Traffic officers redirect cars away from the area all day long. Regular routes resume when rehearsals finish later tonight. The real parade takes place in about two weeks.
The Hermitage Museum stays open despite the closure. Art lovers can still visit all regular exhibits during normal hours. Museum workers opened a different entrance for people going to the General Staff Building. Visitors must use the door from Moika Embankment after 3 pm today. The parade preparations affect only the outdoor areas around the famous square.
This happens every year before Victory Day celebrations on May 9. Military trucks, soldiers, and tanks practice their movements across the cobblestones. Traffic officers redirect cars away from the area all day long. Regular routes resume when rehearsals finish later tonight. The real parade takes place in about two weeks.
