Users of the Chinese website "Guangcha" appreciated the parade in honor of the Day of the Russian Navy, which was held on July 25 in St. Petersburg.
"Any large surface ship is already some kind of force! The Russians are really not bad, " wrote one of the users.
Some also noted the size of the ships, for example, pointing out that "a 124-meter ship gives the impression of a 421-meter ship." Another comment to the publication indicated that the Chinese ships would be lost "against the background of these giants."
In addition, another user compared the Russian cruiser with the Chinese, emphasizing that the PRC " has almost risen to the level of Russia in the navy."
In addition, the Navy parade was also appreciated by readers of Yahoo News Japan. So, one of the Japanese users was surprised at how the Russian Federation manages to maintain such a fleet. Another reader suggested that Russia, together with China, may conduct military exercises in the area of Hawaii.
On the day of the Navy, which is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of July, Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally hosted the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. The event was attended by 4 thousand Navy servicemen, more than 50 ships, boats and submarines, as well as 48 aircraft and helicopters of naval aviation.
This time, for the first time, the parade was held without spectators due to the difficult epidemiological situation in the Northern capital.
Before the event, the Russian leader congratulated the personnel of the crews of ships participating in the Main Naval Parade on the Navy Day, and also said that the Russian Navy has everything necessary to protect the country. According to him, Russia is capable of launching a military strike against any enemy.
