Auto-Moto Parade ": a life on the road!

On Vasilevsky descent took place on May 16 Launch Auto-Moto Parade "- a traditional meeting of supporters of the automotive and motokultury, dedicated to road safety and technical education for young people. Launching pad for the first time in the history of this event organized in downtown Moscow, almost under the windows of the office of President of the Russian Federation. Auto-Moto parade was organized by the Union of Russia and motorcycle club Veterans MC, with the support of Moscow Government, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Education and Sport of the Russian Federation, Moscow's traffic police, and IIB. It was held under the state program "for safety". Get into the thick of things could only persistent - police blocked all coming from the underground passages into Red Square. Get to the site with the participants managed only by the promenade. Anyone could take a look, take photos and (if authorized by the owner), exhibited touch the exhibits. On Vasilevsky descent gathered hundreds of motorcyclists with their iron horses, participants of the Championship "Formula Drift", vintage cars, racing and show cars and other representatives of the leading automobile clubs, among whom were two well-known avtoledi - Maria Melnikova Blade for Honda S2000 and Mrs. Karenina on Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Login to the site was free, what a pleasant surprise walking a nearby youth. "We note with interest that passed between parties - some of these cars and motorcycles we've seen in magazines and on television. At the auto show, we were just a couple of times: to go to Crocus-Expo far, and tickets are not cheap there, "- admitted children. Overlapping Red Square initially upset married Alexis and Anna, but instead of banal images on the background of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky they held a photo shoot with a retro-karom Lincoln Excalibur, belching fire from the pipe leading to the hood. Gathered on Vasilevsky descent auto and motolyubiteli belong to a group of people who are often accused of "damage" Statistics of traffic accidents. Looking at the numerous bikes and sports cars that can be dispersed to hundreds of km / h in just a few seconds, it seems as if their driving should sit crazy people. But here is the comment of this myth biker Dima: "How can you drive on such technology without a head? It is primarily flies from his shoulders, no helmet will not save. It is only at first glance it seems that to ride a motorcycle is easier than by car. And in the life of the bikers have to think for themselves and another for the five cars that travel near and ahead of him. Vulnerability on two wheels is increased, therefore, not surprising that we strive for civility and mutual understanding on the roads. " About 16 hours of the day the parade was divided into columns for the solemn passage in compliance with traffic rules to the All-Russia Exhibition Centre. First rode motorcycles, the column headed by president of the club Veterans MC Pavel Frolov, and provide support inspectors in August of traffic police. Participants journeyed several columns, and for all for some reason did not have enough police officers. For example, car Championship "Formula Drift" driving unaccompanied on a city with banners with slogans such as "For life on the road, which caused a stir in a traffic jam on the Garden Ring and the interest of traffic police officers. Column headed by Oleg Vorontsov on safety-car championship Nissan GT-R. He led the movement so as not to create interference with other traffic participants. On the territory of the REC members were again surrounded by the audience's attention, and then all scattered along the streets for a photo shoot on a background of architectural monuments. Get photos will be decorated with a commemorative calendar, devoted to the 3 rd "Auto-Moto Parade" and the 75 th anniversary of VVC. Ended this eventful day at the club "Montreal", which was presented show-program, in which the contest took place, "Auto-Moto Bikini 2009". Text: Olga Zabelkina. Photos: Olga Zabelkina.