The President will begin by laying flowers at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky.
Later Vladimir Putin will visit the 14th Church and Public Forum and Exhibition Orthodox Russia. My History. From Great Upheavals to the Great Victory. The exposition includes ‘live’ maps, books and animated and short films dedicated to the history of Russia between 1941 and 1945. The exhibition is organised by the Moscow Patriarchy, the Russian Culture Ministry and the Government of Moscow.
On the same day, there will be a gala reception where the President will traditionally present state decorations to a number of foreign citizens for their particular contribution to strengthening peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding between nations.
In the evening, the President will address the forum of active citizens Community involving representatives of non-governmental organisations, volunteer groups and youth and student unions.