Photos: Russian Peacekeepers' Rehearsal for Parade at Stepanakert Airport

servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping detachment stationed in Artsakh have begun preparations for a ceremonial march dedicated to Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, reports the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

According to the department’s statement, about 400 Russian servicemen participated in the rehearsal of the ceremonial march at Stepanakert Airport.

"The rehearsal for the ceremonial march involves personnel from the 15th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Central Military District (peacekeeping), which forms the basis of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh. In addition, personnel from humanitarian response centers, military police, special medical detachments, the management group of the Russian peacekeeping contingent, as well as logistical support units are also taking part in the rehearsals," the statement said.