Russia – Victory Parade Rehearsals in Moscow

Military parade rehearsals for May 9 Victory Day celebrations will disrupt traffic in central Moscow on April 25, 29 and May 3, 7. All vehicular traffic will be banned on those days beginning at 1800; closures may persist until the early morning hours of the following day. Disruptions will worsen on May 7, when rehearsals for the parade begin at 0600. Expect road closures and traffic delays in areas near Leningradsky Prospect, the Kremlin, Red Square, and Sadovaya Street. The closures could increase driving time between Moscow and Sheremetyevo Airport. Licensed taxis may be difficult to find. Authorities may restrict access to metro stations.