China News Service, July 26. According to a comprehensive Russian satellite network report, July 26 is Russian Navy Day. The main military parade to celebrate Navy Day was held in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. Russian President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Putin arrived in Kronstadt to participate in the celebration. 15 ships and submarines there were inspected.

On July 28, 2019 local time, St. Petersburg, Russia held a grand military parade to celebrate the Navy Day. Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Xiujun

　　According to reports, Putin congratulated the navy officers and soldiers on the Navy Day, and passed by the ships that were about to participate in the naval parade in a small boat on the Gulf of Finland, and then reviewed the troops under review at the subjective stand.

　　Putin said that the Russian Navy's fleet is equipped with the latest ships and special equipment, and the level of equipment is constantly improving. Putin said at the military parade on Russian Navy Day: "The Russian naval fleet has warships equipped with high-precision weapons, strategic submersible cruisers and multi-purpose submarines, the latest aircraft and other aircraft, unique weapons and special equipment."

On June 24, local time, Russia held a military parade on Red Square to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War. The picture shows Putin making a speech.

　　He also stated that the Russian navy fleet will rely on digitalization and effective defense methods to gain unique advantages.

　　According to the report, the main naval parade to celebrate the Russian Navy Day was held in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. A total of 46 ships participated, including the frigate "Admiral Kasatonov" and "Lieutenant Admiral Kulakov." The number of large anti-submarine ships, as well as large landing ships, small guided missile ships, frigates, submarines, etc.

　　Among them, the series of ships are statically displayed next to the Winter Palace Bridge in St. Petersburg. The most eye-catching is the replica of Russia's first battleship "Poltava" in the early 18th century.

　　In addition, 41 aircraft participated in the air part of the parade, including Su-33, Su-27, MiG-29 fighters, Su-24 frontline bombers, Do-200 and Do-12 amphibious aircraft, A-50 early warning aircraft, and Iraqi aircraft. Er-78 tanker and Su-SM fighter jets that simulate air refueling conditions, as well as Mi-8, Ka-31R, Ka-29, Ka-27M helicopters.

　　In order to avoid the spread of the new crown virus, only local residents and special guests can enter Kronstadt during the naval parade this year.

　　The last Sunday in July is Russian Navy Day.