Police and Rosgvardia Rehearse on Palace Square

On the morning of February 2, a gathering of police and Rosgvardia vehicles was observed on Palace Square in St. Petersburg. As it turned out, it was a rehearsal for an upcoming parade inspection.
Apr 18, 2026
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Early in the morning on Monday, February 2, Palace Square in St. Petersburg was flooded with police and Rosgvardia vehicles with flashing lights on.

Dozens of police and Rosgvardia vehicles were positioned near the Alexander Column for a parade rehearsal on Palace Square.

The reason for such a large gathering turned out not to be related to offenses. As police explained, a rehearsal for a parade inspection was being conducted on the city«s central square.

Several dozen service vehicles lined up at the Alexander Column, as captured in photographs.

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