About 2,5 thousand soldiers will take part in the memorable event. Also on the square will be a column of 80 samples of military equipment, which will be headed by the legendary T-34 tank.

It is noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be present at the parade.

Leningrad was liberated on January 27, 1944.

Over 630 thousand residents of the city died from hunger and disease, hundreds of thousands of soldiers died trying to break through the encirclement.

RT broadcasts a solemn event.