In anticipation of the Victory Parade on May 9, 2025, Moscow authorities have tightened requirements for law enforcement officers who will be ensuring security on Red Square. As reported by the Telegram channel "Baza" with reference to sources, the police officers will have to undergo a thorough check, including providing information about relatives, including ex-spouses, as well as a mandatory medical commission. Preparations for the event began at the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Moscow, and the security forces were given until mid-March to fulfill all the conditions.

According to sources, officers selected to work at the parade must fill out a special questionnaire with detailed information about close relatives, including parents, children, and even ex-wives or husbands. In addition, they are required to provide scans of their passports. The checks are not limited to the immediate circle: security officials have been warned that information about grandparents will be examined, indicating an unprecedented level of control. In addition to the questionnaires and documents, each police officer is required to undergo a separate medical examination to confirm their suitability for service in conditions of increased responsibility.

These measures are part of a strict selection process, following which employees will receive special passes to work at the Victory Parade. Without such a document, access to Red Square on the day of the event will be closed. Sources emphasize that the increased checks are related to the need to ensure maximum security for the main state event, especially in the context of a complex geopolitical situation.

Preparations for the parade traditionally begin several months before May 9. In 2024, according to RIA Novosti, about 5000 security forces, including employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Russian Guard, and the FSB, participated in maintaining order on Red Square. At that time, an enhanced inspection regime was introduced, but without such a detailed collection of data on relatives. This year, as TASS notes, the number of parade participants may reach 12 thousand, which requires even greater attention to security. It is expected that veterans of the special operation and representatives of allied countries will take part in the event.