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On December 6, in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park, reenactors will recreate the winter battles of the Great Patriotic War of 1941 as part of the project Winter in MoscowAt the event "Soldiers of Victory: Winter 1941" City residents will see military equipment, weapons, and vehicles from those years, and also learn about soldiers' daily lives. Admission is free.
The arms exhibition will showcase examples of Victory weapons and discuss the tactics of the winter battles of 1941. Among the exhibits are symbols of the Soviet infantry—the Shpagin submachine gun, the Mosin rifle, and the Degtyarev light machine gun.
Interactive exhibits will introduce the key elements of anti-aircraft defense and the work of medics. Visitors will see a Maxim anti-aircraft machine gun crew in a winter position on a special mounting, as well as equipment used to protect soldiers from the air. These include 1940-era steel helmets, camouflage nets, and firefighting equipment for shooting down incendiary bombs.
At the medical post, they will talk about the methods and means used by military medics in harsh climatic conditions and display the equipment and tools that saved soldiers' lives.
Additionally, the master class will introduce the principles of anti-armored combat vehicle weapons. At the firing position of a Degtyarev anti-tank rifle crew, they will learn how to load and aim, fire, and throw grenades.
The event will begin at 4:00 PM in the park near the skating rink opposite 21 Porechnaya Street. It is designed for guests ages seven and up.
Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.
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