This is how Russia showcased its military might on Navy Day; see pics

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Russia on July 30 showcased the power of its navy in a pomp filled display from the Baltic Sea to the shores of Syria. Attended by President Vladimir Putin, the naval display showcased some 50 warships and submarines along the Neva River in a first ever Navy Day parade on such a grand scale. This is the first time when Moscow showed off its naval hardware at its Syrian base of Tartus in the eastern Mediterranean. Here are some pictures of the grand event. [Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, second from left, arrive to attend the military parade during the Navy Day celebration in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)]

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St.Petersburg : A Russian Navy vessels ride along Neva river taking part in the naval parade during the Navy Day celebration in St.Petersburg, Russia.(Photo: AP)

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A Russian Navy's minesweeper sails on the Neva river during the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)

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A Russian Navy's minesweeper Kovrovets fires missiles during the Navy Day parade in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea. (Photo: Reuters)

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A Russian Bal missile system launcher is on display during the Navy Day celebrations in Kronshtadt, a seaport town in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)

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Russian servicemen walk past the Bastion coastal missile system launcher on display during the Navy Day celebrations in Kronshtadt, a seaport town in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)

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Russian warships sail during the Navy Day parade in Kronshtadt, a seaport town in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)

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The Russian missile boat Chuvashia and the submarine Dmitrov sail on the Neva river during the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)

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The sailing ship Khersones and the Russian submarine Stary Oskol take part in the Navy Day parade in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea. (Photo: Reuters)

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Russian sailors stand in attention on a military vessel carring a replica of the boat of Peter the Great, during the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: Reuters)