November 7 in Russia marks the day of the military parade in Moscow's Red Square to mark the 24th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution (1941) - one of Russia's official military glory days. The parade took place in the most difficult days of the battle for Moscow, when the front line was only 70-100 km from the capital, and a state of siege was in effect in the city. The start of the parade was moved from 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. to ensure safety and avoid German air raids. About 28,500 people (rifle units, militia, cavalry, artillery and 160 tanks) walked along the paving stones of the Red Square. Many units were sent straight from the march to the front line. The parade had a huge moral significance - it dispelled rumors about the departure of the country's leadership, strengthened the morale of the army and demonstrated determination to defend Moscow.

November 7 in Russia marks the day of the military parade in Moscow's Red Square to mark the 24th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution (1941) - one of Russia's official military glory days. The parade took place in the most difficult days of the battle for Moscow, when the front line was only 70-100 km from the capital, and a state of siege was in effect in the city. The start of the parade was moved from 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. to ensure safety and avoid German air raids. About 28,500 people (rifle units, militia, cavalry, artillery and 160 tanks) walked along the paving stones of the Red Square. Many units were sent straight from the march to the front line. The parade had a huge moral significance - it dispelled rumors about the departure of the country's leadership, strengthened the morale of the army and demonstrated determination to defend Moscow.