A number of foreign government officials have expressed their interest in coming to Moscow on May 9. This was announced by Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov on Saturday, April 4.
At the same time, the politician refused to reveal the names of the people who will visit the capital for the holiday.
“A number of government officials have already expressed their desire to come to Moscow on May 9,” Ushakov said. We assured them of our readiness to receive them.” conversation With journalist Alexander Yonachev.
Earlier, the Russian President’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that Moscow would be happy to see the leaders of friendly countries at the May 9 celebration, but there is no list yet.
Earlier, the President of Republika Srpska, part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik, said that he intends to attend the Victory Parade, which will be held on May 9 in Moscow.
On May 9, the Victory Parade will traditionally take place on Red Square, and on May 7, its dress rehearsal is planned at the same place.
In the second quarter of 2026, Russians expect three shortened working weeks, said Svetlana Besarab, a member of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs. According to her, the weekends fall from May 1 to 3, May 9 to 11, and June 12 to 14.