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29.08.2020. 21:53
Moscow is perfecting its weapons.
Russian army, Russian soldier, Photo: Printscreen / Youtube
The VI International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2020”, the largest exhibition of weapons and military equipment in the world, ends today at the “Patriot” military park, about sixty kilometers from Moscow. During the seven days of the forum, the latest models of Russian weapons were presented and major agreements were concluded not only between companies, but also between countries.
Unlike the first five days in which the fair was only open to gunsmiths, members of the military, foreign delegations, military experts and accredited journalists, the last two days “Military Disneyland” can be visited by all lovers of weapons. The most important visit seems to have been recorded today, the last day of the forum: thousands of citizens, children and adults came to the “Patriot” park to see the power and potential of the Russian army.
Tanks, state-of-the-art military robots, anti-aircraft and missile systems, combat vehicles, planes, helicopters, warships, and drones used by the Russian military can be seen up close, as well as promising types of weapons and military equipment that have yet to be seen. they have entered armament. Particular attention is paid to “armaments”, “armor”, “beech”, “Kalashnikov”, unmanned aerial vehicles, but also other Russian weapons.
Rocket premiere for the Hermes system
The supersonic rocket of the new Russian system “Hermes” was premiered at the forum. Tests have confirmed that it is capable of destroying any western tank from the first impact at a distance of up to 100 kilometers. The missile system itself is very compact and can even be installed on an armored vehicle. The “Hermes” system also includes various unmanned guidance and reconnaissance aircraft.
Another novelty is the heavy drone “Hunter”. The Defense Ministry plans to use a device for the remote interception of air targets. Its flight can be coordinated from the ground, from a Su-57 fighter and even from a satellite, and it can be done at the same time.
Also, among the main “stars” of the fair is the “Antej 4000” missile system, as well as the 51P6E2 missile launcher, which is intended to fight ballistic targets within the non-strategic missile defense perspective system.
Long list of newspapers
The list of newspapers is long, from smart weapons to missile systems, so the seven days of the forum are too short to see and visit everything.
The International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2020” is held simultaneously in about 70 places in different regions of Russia, but traditionally the central event is in the “Patriot” park, the nearby “Kubinka” military airport and in the countryside. military “Alabino”, where At the same time, the “Tank Biathlon” is celebrated, one of the disciplines of the International Military Games in which members of the Serbian army also participate.
The total static exhibition area is 320 thousand square meters, which is 60 thousand square meters more than last year. About 1,500 companies are participating in the forum, which featured more than 28,000 exhibits, weapons, military and special equipment.
Since the doors were opened to all citizens, entire families have come to “Patriot” and interactive play areas have been prepared for children. Visitors can try out the shooting ranges that operate within the fair, try various simulators and simulators, shoot targets with small arms, look at military equipment, climb into tanks, or taste military food. The main specialty is buckwheat stew with “stew” (canned meat), one of the favorite dishes of Russian soldiers.
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Also open are the shops of “Vojentorg” and “Army of Russia”, a fashion brand of the Russian Ministry of Defense, which produces clothes, fashion details and souvenirs with military and patriotic themes. Here you can buy mugs, ranches, kits with personal hygiene items, hats, shoes, scarves with a logo, but also toys for soldiers, model tanks and other combat vehicles. Traditionally, sweatshirts or T-shirts with the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin sell better, as well as T-shirts with the portraits of Ministers Sergei Shoigu and Sergei Lavrov, and other souvenirs are used as alva.
Concerts are held: they play and sing, so that both young and old, parents and children have fun.
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ, the main temple of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II, was opened near the Patriot Park in May this year, so many Muscovites They took the opportunity to visit it and finally enjoy its beauty. and visit the open-air museum “Field of Victory”, dedicated to the defense of Moscow in 1941, or take a symbolic 1418 steps in the “Path of Memory” Museum complex, which preserves the memory of 1,418 days and nights of the Second World War in Russia.
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