Military show for tourists on the Russian Navy Day

29.07.2012  In the recent years citizens of St.Petersburg and its guests have got already accustomed to the annual celebration of the Russian Navy Day, when the city is visited by the modern Russian and foreign military ships that become available for a curious close looks and even excursions of the tourists. Companies of sailors in the parade uniform also become visible in large numbers and cheered by the celebrating crowd.
This year the tourists can witness even more celebratory events on this day.

On 29 July a big marine and naval show will take place in the “Park of 300-years of St.Petersburg”. The tourists will see a mock fight between Sea Devils (Marine Spetsnaz – special elite force) and “international terrorists”. The park visitors will be able to see the marine's uniform and equipment as well as modern weapons. Those who are fond of the military style can try themselves in assembling and disassembling kalashnikovs, shooting in the shooting range, and throwing nives.
Military vehicles will give a free ride to the tourists.
The main event will take place at 2 pm, with a mass landing of the marines, on top of their battle vehicles, at the river bank in the park.