In Irkutsk, preparations for the 64th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War are ending. Tomorrow the city will begin relay races, rallies and receptions for veterans, and on May 9 there will be a parade, a motorcycle run, a retro car run and the main festivities. Authorities promise special attention to safety, city cleanliness and veteran participation. Special buses will be prepared for them, and about 600 veterans are expected at the celebrations.

On April 29, the city administration held the final meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of events dedicated to the celebration of the 64th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, chaired by the Mayor of Irkutsk, Vladimir Yakubovsky.
In Irkutsk, the festive events will begin as early as tomorrow. On the eve of Victory Day, there will be an athletics relay race, ceremonial rallies, and receptions for veterans in the city districts. On May 8, a memorial ceremony will take place at Amurskoye Cemetery and at the monument to Marshal G.K. Zhukov, as well as a ceremonial meeting and concert at the N.M. Zagursky Musical Theater. On May 9, Residents of Irkutsk will be able to see a motorcycle rally from Irkutsk to Angarsk, a parade of vintage cars, and a celebratory parade. The main celebrations will take place in Kirov Square and on Gagarin Boulevard. The evening of May 9 will end with a festive fireworks display.
More than 200 traffic police officers and 1,500 employees of the city police department will ensure the safety of residents and the movement of vehicles on the roads during the May holidays. In addition, all events will be accompanied by ambulance crews.
By May 7, all city beautification work will be completed. Additional trash bins and toilet modules will be installed in places where large numbers of people gather. “All city services are ready to hold the festive events,” Vladimir Yakubovsky emphasized. “And this year our task is to ensure that as many veterans as possible take part in the Victory Day celebrations. Special buses will be provided for this.”
It is planned that about 600 war veterans will take part in the Victory Day events. The mayor also emphasized the cleanliness of the city. - On May 9, street cleaners must be working continuously, Vladimir Yakubovsky said. On May 7, he will personally inspect the city’s readiness for Victory Day.