“The fifth in a row in recent history, it takes place in the year of the 325th anniversary of the Russian fleet.
The parade will be attended by the forces of all fleets and flotillas.
Additionally, transport and special aviation planes, sailing ships, as well as boats of the FSB border service will be involved, ”Interfax quotes him as saying.
Shoigu noted that a total of 54 ships are planned to pass, including frigates from India, Iran and Pakistan.
More than four thousand servicemen were involved in the event.
At the end of the official part of the holiday, 48 planes and helicopters will fly in the sky.
Earlier it was reported that the frigates "Admiral Grigorovich" and "Admiral Essen" of the Black Sea Fleet held exercises at sea ranges.