“Just today, we talked with the police. Unfortunately, nothing can be done - the procession is canceled. We are going online, ”RIA Novosti quotes her.
Zaugarova said that the coordinators, as an alternative, offer those who wish to place a banner or photo with the image of a fought relative in the apartment window or replace the picture of their profile on social networks with a photo of a veteran.
In addition, on the site of the action moypolk.ru, you can post a video message with the story of your family.
“Many people ask if it is possible to postpone the procession to a later time. We had such thoughts, but we can’t imagine the processions of the “Immortal Regiment” on another day, except on Victory Day, ”the coordinator added.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to postpone preparations for mass events in honor of the 75th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War due to the situation with the spread of coronavirus infection.
Spokesman for the head of state Dmitry Peskov said that it was not easy for Putin to make a decision on postponing the Victory Parade.
The FAN reported that the organizers of the Immortal Regiment are considering various options for holding the action.