In Moscow the festive events, timed to the third anniversary of the annexation of Crimea to Russia, was attended by about 150 thousand people. On Saturday, March 18, “Interfax” reported the press service of the MIA.
Celebrations are held on the University square in front of the Lomonosov Moscow state University. The protection of public order provide about three thousand police officers, the national guard and vigilantes.
The “Spring festival” on the Sparrow hills began with sports and entertainment events and creative workshops. 17:00 there was held a rally-concert with participation of stars of the Russian stage, he completed the salute.
Events on the occasion of the reunification of the Crimea with Russia also took place in many regions of Russia. For example, at a festive meeting in Vladivostok came more than 17 thousand people. In Simferopol in the procession in honor of the Crimean spring, which was held March 16, was attended by five thousand people.
The agreement on the accession of the Russian Federation the Republic of Crimea was signed on March 18, 2014. The decision on the annexation of Crimea was adopted by referendum held March 16. The events that took place in the region, then part of Ukraine, with the 20-th of February to the plebiscite, was in the story called Crimean spring.