Moscow to Strengthen Security After Catalonia Terror Attacks

The Moscow government will reinforce security measures during Moscow Day to prevent terror attacks similar to those carried out in Catalonia, official sources said today.
According to the head of the Central Department for Regional Security, Vladimir Chernikov, 'all possible measures will be taken to avoid tragedies such as those conducted lately in Europe, most recently in Barcelona.'

The high-ranking official explained that concrete blocks and other special tools will be used to protect the sites and places that will host the biggest celebrations for Moscow Day, scheduled for September 9 and 10.

'We have several methods to prevent these sort of situations,' he added.

We are commemorating this year the 870th anniversary of the founding of Moscow, so local authorities are planning to organize hundreds of events to celebrate such an anniversary.

Several media said that around 5 million people participated in the celebrations for 2016 Moscow Day, and one of the main events held at the Red Square was also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.