Just the Facts: Tomsk's Victory Day Parade and Transit Adjustments
Over 1500 individuals will partake in the Victory Day Parade in Tomsk
Hey there! Today, we're diving into the exciting events happening in Tomsk, Siberia, as they prepare for their grand Victory Day Parade on May 9th, 2025. As a friendly heads up, over 1500 individuals will join the festivities, and urban transport schedules may have some tweaks due to the rehearsals taking place on May 7th, 2025. Let's take a closer look!
The Parade
starting at the historic Novosboronaya Square and culminating at the Lagerny Garden. The crowds won't soon forget the spectacle as they witness more than 80 Victorian-era vehicles, with a pristine T-34 tank leading the parade.
According to Denis Shostak, the event organizer, this year's parade will be Tomsk's largest ever, with over 1500 participants representing law enforcement agencies like the MVD, Rosgvardia, MChS, and various Tomsk-based organizations, as well as combat veterans.
The City on Parade Day
If you're visiting Tomsk on May 7th, 2025, you'll want to take note of the transit adjustments taking place, as the city gears up for the rehearsal of the Victory Day Parade. From 7 pm to 11:30 pm, certain routes will experience alterations, and it's crucial to stay informed to guarantee a smooth ride during this memorable day.
More specifically, trolleybuses No1 and No3 will halt service between Novosboronaya Ploshchad and Lagerny Sad and Ploshchad Yuzhna, respectively. Meanwhile, buses No4, 12, 23, 119, 141, and 308 will follow a rerouted schedule, traversing Prospekt Kiрова, Ulitsa Belinskogo, Prospekt Fruzene, Prospekt Lenina, and then continuing along their designated routes.
Buses No19, 26, 30/33, 112, 118, 130, 150, 442, and 443 will also follow modified routes, traveling along "Prospekt Lenina - Prospekt Kiрова - Ulitsa Belinskogo - Prospekt Fruzene - Prospekt Lenina - далее по маршруту."
Bus No29 will undergo changes in its route from Ploshchad Lenina to the Moscow Highway: "Prospekt Lenina - Pereulok Batyenkova - Ulitsa Gagarina - Ulitsa Belectsa - Ulitsa Tatarskaya - Pereulok Bazarnyi - Moscowskii Trakt - далее по маршруту."
Transit No53 will follow its regular route on Prospekt Lenina, Prospekt Kiрова, Ulitsa Belinskogo, Prospekt Fruzene, and then move on to its designated route.
Remember that on May 7th, 2025, from 7 pm to 11:30 pm, there will be limited mobility along Prospekt Lenina from Fruzene to Kiрова, as well as on Pereulok Sportivnyi from Sovetskaia to Lenina, and on Ulitsa Gagarina from Fruzene to Sportivnyi, and on Moscowskii Trakt from Lenina to Tipografia.
Stay Informed!
To ensure a stress-free journey during this remarkable day, I recommend keeping an eye on local news sources, official city transportation websites, and using mobile apps for up-to-date transit information. You can also reach out to local transportation authorities for the latest adjustments to schedules and routes.
So, gear up Tomsk! The stage is set for an unforgettable Victory Day celebration, and we can't wait to witness the parade and revel in the companionship of fellow city dwellers. Have a fantastic day, and happy exploring!
- In light of the upcoming Victory Day Parade on May 9th, 2025, Mэрииденис (the event organizer, Denis Shostak) promises that this year's parade will be Tomsk's strongest and most historical yet, with over 1500 participants and pristine T-34 tank leading the parade.
- During the rehearsal on May 7th, 2025, bus No308, among others, will follow a rerouted schedule as part of the transit adjustments, traveling along Prospekt Kiрова, Ulitsa Belinskogo, Prospekt Fruzene, Prospekt Lenina, and then continuing along its designated route.
- On Parade Day, it is crucial to stay informed about transit adjustments taking place on certain routes between 7 pm and 11:30 pm, especially regarding the changes in the routes of buses No29, 112, 118, 130, 150, 442, and 443, as many streets will have limited mobility.
