July 1, 2018 at Russian Federation Combat Veterans Day is celebrated. This date does not yet have official status in the country, but every year it only gains in significance. In other words, on this day people mourn veterans who died in combat.
Veterans Day is not dedicated to a specific war. It concerns all veterans who fought for their homeland and fulfilled their duty to it. Also on this day, we should not forget about living veterans, because now they are the only ones who remember military operations and can tell younger generations about it.
It has long been planned not only in the Russian Federation to mark a specific date for veterans who took part in hostilities. In many countries they also want to honor the memory of all fighters on a specific day and, in order not to forget about them, make a separate holiday. The important point was the choice of date and month; no one wanted it to be connected with the date of some kind of war. After all, there were a lot of them and not all veterans took part in specific military operations. The best option there was a neutral date, which has nothing to do with wars or military conflicts.
Thus, July 1 was chosen so that on this day everyone could remember the veterans who died during the fighting and congratulate those who are next to us. The first times when the holiday began to be celebrated unofficially were back in the 21st century. History contains in its memory many military events and many lives that remained on the battlefield. Residents of the country can bring flowers for them and leave them at the monument.
Many people who died then could not even be identified. Therefore, many soldiers are buried far from their homeland, but on this day all the kind words will be able to reach them. For many veterans, the dead guys are not just soldiers, but relatives and comrades. After all these years, it still hurts them to remember their losses and, especially on Veterans Day, to hold back tears. Veterans hope that the holiday will still be made official, although now this does not really matter. The main thing is that they will always remember that time and the day is not important for this.
The date that is now celebrated in an unofficial status was adopted back in 2009. It is intended for those veterans who fought after World War II. To select the date, special surveys of veterans were conducted and the largest number of votes were cast on July 1. Such information was collected and recorded in an official document. These documents were sent to the Government of the Russian Federation more than once with a request to assign Veterans Day the status of an official holiday.
Indeed, this holiday should have its own date, because veterans took part in so many battles that took place not only on Russian territory. The government of the Russian Federation has not yet made a final decision, citing the fact that the state has a similar holiday and it is held on February 15. On this day, the memory of all those who died outside their homeland while performing their duty to the fatherland is honored.
The organizers of Veterans Day do not agree with the statements of the government of the Russian Federation. February 15 and July 1 will have different purposes and the end of the war in Afghanistan cannot be combined with honoring veterans taking part in other hostilities. Still, each date should have its own specifics so that people can delve deeper into what is happening and understand the essence of each holiday.
Now the Veterans Day holiday is unofficial, but despite this, many residents of the country are beginning to develop a tendency to popularize it. Every year, all residents are sure to honor the memory of veterans of the Great Patriotic War, but do not forget about veterans of other military operations. It is for this purpose that the organizers are trying to achieve official recognition of Veterans Day.
For all residents of the country, this is a good day to delve into the history of the country, and for veterans to remember all their comrades in arms. In many cities of the Russian Federation, Veterans Day becomes permanent with respect to the memory of fallen soldiers at the memorial. In some cities, in the evening they organize concert programs in which Russian performers take part.
Emerging difficulties with holding the holiday prompted veterans to resume activities to assign official status to Combat Veterans Day.
On my page on the social network Odnoklassniki, I conducted a preliminary survey on the topic: “Is there a need for a holiday that unites veterans of military operations, local wars and armed conflicts?”, which showed that out of 670 participants, 657 answered affirmatively, 8 - negatively and 5 - found it difficult to answer.
It was assumed that the public will on the establishment of the holiday would be published in the magazine “Police Trade Union” (possibly other media) and sent by official letter for consideration at the All-Russian Coordination Council of public associations of military personnel and veterans military service, employees law enforcement and members of their families. Due to the insignificant activity of representatives of public organizations who were ready to draw up appeals, consideration of the issue did not take place.
Meanwhile, Igor Bystrov from Yekaterinburg on the Change.org website (link: https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-RF-combat-veterans-should-have-their-own-memorable-date-in-historical -calendar-russia) on behalf of the participants of the V tourist rally of combat veterans of the Ural region 'Zvezda', dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War and the 120th anniversary of the birth of the marshal Soviet Union Zhukova G.K., uniting residents of the Sverdlovsk, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk, Kurgan regions and the Republic of Bashkortostan, addressed an open letter (petition 'Combat veterans should have their own memorable date in the historical calendar of Russia') to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Meetings of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Sergei Naryshkin.
In his letter, he indicated that legislatively enshrined in the Federal Law of March 13, 1995 N 32-FZ (as amended on December 1, 2014) ‘On the days military glory and memorable dates in Russia’ list of memorable dates in Russia does not take into account the merits of all categories of combat veterans. The provision of the law does not take into account those who liberated the territory of our country and the waters of our seas from the mines of fascist invaders, does not take into account those who defended the borders of the Fatherland in the area of Damansky Island and in the area of Lake Zhalanashkol, does not take into account those who fought terrorists in the North Caucasus, and this list goes on.
‘The history of Russia is rich in significant events. In all centuries, heroism, the courage of Russian soldiers, the power and glory of Russian weapons have been an integral part of the greatness of the Russian state. In addition to military victories, there are events worthy of being immortalized in people’s memory.
The time has come to eliminate the inconsistency of the federal laws ‘On Veterans’ and ‘On Days of Military Glory and Memorial Dates of Russia’.
On July 7, 2017, on behalf of the trade unions of law enforcement officers and the editors of the magazine ‘Police Trade Union’, I sent an official letter to the Chairman of the Central Council of the ‘Defenders of the Fatherland’ party N.V. Sobolev with a request for assistance in establishing a memorable date - Combat Veterans Day with the determination of the date of celebration - July 1.
On May 17, 2019, on the initiative of the Chairman of the Presidium of the all-Russian public organization ‘Officers of Russia’, Hero of the Russian Federation S.A. Lipovoy in Moscow, a meeting was held with the participation of veteran public associations on the issue of organizing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Combat Veterans Day and its legalization.
During the meeting, an Organizing Committee was created, the head of which was appointed one of the founders of the holiday, Dmitry Prudnikov.
This holiday is akin to Victory Day, because it is also “with tears in our eyes.” Not all soldiers who took part in hostilities or in eliminating local conflicts are alive today. Therefore, a bright moment in memory of the heroes is an obligatory tribute that veterans pay to their colleagues on July 1.
Everlasting memory…
We are given the honor from birth in uniform,
Destiny began in Afghanistan, Chechnya,
And how many black nights there were,
And the day began with a count of friends,
AND night and day death appeared more than once,
Leaning against his back, laughing mockingly,
With my scythe I cut both the sphere and the armor,
Hot blood flows to the ground.
Listen, oblique, here is our verdict,
No one can tarnish it.
Here BeTer irons forest roads,
You know I'm nearby! Mines laid!
For lacerations, a shrapnel in the chest,
Only I (death) reward, they posthumously!
And how much you will suffer later,
A nightmare vision, a lost dream,
After all, life there is different, they don’t know me,
The official does not look death in the eye.
Listen, oblique, here is our verdict
We were brought up this way by a great country,
A star fell on a man's shoulder,
No one can tarnish her,
An officer's honor is dear,
For reference:
In addition to Afghanistan, Soviet troops took part in countless foreign missions in dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America after World War II. In particular, units of the Soviet army and special forces units carried out combat missions in Korea (1950–1953), Hungary (1956), Laos (1960–1970), Yemen (1961–1969), Cuba (1962), Algeria (1962– 1964), Vietnam (1961–1974), Czechoslovakia (1968), Syria (1967–1973), Angola (1975–1979), Mozambique (1967–1969, 1975–1979), Cambodia (1970), Bangladesh (1972–1973) ), Lebanon (1982) and other countries of the world, reports Military Review.
Since the late 1980s, our country has faced serious internal threats: there was an explosion of separatist sentiments and nationalism in the republics of the USSR. Soviet troops were forced to respond to events in Baku (1988–1990) and attempts to overthrow governments in the Baltic states (1990). After the collapse of the USSR, a “favorable” situation was created for the development of new military conflicts and brutal wars. It was created, it must be admitted, not without external “help”. The Caucasus, the Balkans, Central Asia, and Transnistria caught fire. Millions of families found themselves separated by borders, new ideological principles, or a complete lack of ideas other than imposed pseudo-freedom. How many human destinies these conflicts have crushed is no longer calculable. How many people have lost relatives and friends, how many have become refugees, how many have been eaten up by the antisocial environment - as a variant of the syndrome of participation in hostilities.
In the 1990s Russian army and special forces had to put out fires in Chechnya and Dagestan. In August 2008, in South Ossetia, Moscow carried out an operation to “enforce peace” against the unruly Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. In February-March, the “little green men” protected Crimeans from aggression from Ukraine. Since September 2015, Russia has been carrying out a military mission in Syria - the first large-scale foreign operation since the disappearance of the USSR.
It is important to note that such participation was often secret: Korea, Vietnam, African countries. Many names of deceased combat veterans remain classified secret to this day. This is the other side of protecting the Fatherland, when the family of the deceased may not know for decades where their son/husband/brother/father died and was buried.
Over the ten years of war in Afghanistan, about 750 thousand soldiers, officers, sergeants and warrant officers were involved. This is a whole army, many of whose representatives rightfully celebrate the holiday of military veterans today.
These people carried out their assigned tasks with outstanding courage and knowledge of their craft. More than a third of internationalist soldiers received state awards for military merits, and 90 people were awarded high rank Hero of the Soviet Union and - later - Hero of the Russian Federation.
Our people have their own history of participation in wars and armed conflicts, have their own list of names of heroes, both those who fell on the battlefield and, fortunately, those who lived to see the end of the armed confrontation. I would like to believe that the names of veterans of the fight against terrorism, internationalist fighters - those who gave peace - will never go down in history.
Today reminds us all of the participants in combat operations living next to us, and those who are no longer nearby. This day in the calendar of memorable dates is a tribute to everyone who defended the Fatherland with arms in their hands and went through severe trials during the war.
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The editorial staff of Gardinfo congratulates everyone involved in this Day! You were given the opportunity to comprehend the most severe trials of life, to see what no one wants to see, to face the most difficult losses. We wish you endless health, peaceful skies above your head, peace in your soul and heart, as well as calm happiness surrounded by loved ones!
Meeting every morning with a clear awareness that nothing threatens us - as they say, under a peaceful sky - is a habit for us, something ordinary and even commonplace. But in fact, this is great happiness! And we must thank for such a wonderful gift today and in the future the people who did not spare their lives for us, their descendants, defending their native spaces with their breasts. More than one holiday in our country is dedicated to such heroes. One of the celebrations falls on July 1 - we are talking about Combat Veterans Day.
About Combat Veterans Day
Combat Veterans Day appeared on the domestic calendar not so long ago, having not yet even celebrated its tenth anniversary. It is not yet official, but has already received recognition from thousands of Russian veterans. Actually, it was these heroes who came up with the initiative in 2009 to include the announced date in the list of patriotic celebrations of our country. Three thousand people who heroically fought on the battlefield, fulfilling their duty to the Fatherland, cast their votes for the right to celebrate Combat Veterans Day annually in the midst of the hot summer. A corresponding document was drawn up, which recorded the date of the informal emergence of Combat Veterans Day.
It would seem, why is this Combat Veterans Day needed? dedicated to defenders Motherland, when have February 23 and May 9 been around for a long time? It turns out that everything is simple: Combat Veterans Day differs from the listed dates in that it unites participants not only of the Great Patriotic War, but of any armed conflicts that occurred after the victory over the Nazis. This refers to military operations in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Asian, African and Latin American countries. In addition, this holiday is intended to honor representatives of law enforcement agencies who were in one way or another related to armed conflicts.
However, government agencies think differently. People who voted for the existence of Combat Veterans Day more than 8 years ago drafted and sent a letter to the Government asking for official state status for the holiday. But there is still no positive answer, since the domestic calendar already has the date February 15, known as the “Day of Remembrance of Russians who performed official duty outside the Fatherland.” However, the heroes who have accomplished numerous feats do not lose hope and continue to gather together every time on the first day of the second summer month to honor the memory of the soldiers who died many years ago at the hands of the enemies of the Motherland. They do not want to be tied to any one specific date, because all veterans, wherever and whenever they fought, are worthy of respect, and their heroic deeds and sacrifices in the interests of the Fatherland deserve undeniable recognition.
Features of the event
Combat Veterans Day, despite the lack of official status, is celebrated every year in various regions of our country. In the capital, participants in armed conflicts traditionally meet on July 1 on Poklonnaya Hill. In other Russian cities, veterans different years, as well as supporters of this holiday go to Eternal Flame or an outstanding military monument. On this day, wreaths and fresh flowers are laid at memorials and sculptures of internationalist soldiers. In large populated areas and, above all, in Moscow, after such an important procedure, free charity concerts are organized. Famous musical groups and artists take part in events of this kind. But, for example, in the city of Azov, on the day of honoring veterans of different years, a monument to soldiers who died outside their homeland was once solemnly unveiled.
Combat Veterans Day in last years Journalists pay increased attention to covering the event in various media. Representatives of the church also actively participate in the event: on July 1, in many cities, the holiday begins with prayers in memory of fallen soldiers. It is worth noting that among the people who participate in the action, every year more and more teenagers and children can be seen. Introducing young people to patriotic sentiments cannot but please both the veterans themselves and the parents of the younger generation.
What to give a veteran
If you also decide to take part in the celebration of Combat Veterans Day, take care of a gift for the hero of the occasion in advance. Flowers come to mind, of course. Let any veteran, regardless of his gender, be pleased to receive a small but lively, bright, fragrant bouquet. The number of colors in it must be odd - you probably remember this. Well, the most appropriate on Combat Veterans Day will be:
- Roses are flowers that can be taken literally as the personification of pride in the heroic deeds of a veteran.
- Gerberas and chrysanthemums - most people associate them with the sun, and among veterans they also associate them with the St. George ribbon, so they are perfect for a gift on such a significant day.
- Red carnations - they are most often given on Victory Day. But even on Combat Veterans Day, these flowers will be very relevant. It is enough to give the hero one, maximum three red carnations.
- Blue irises and forget-me-nots - when you look at them, you immediately remember the blue sky. Any veteran will be delighted to receive a bouquet of these flowers, since such a gift will be regarded by him as a symbol of a peaceful sky above his head.
A bouquet of wildflowers would also be suitable for the holiday. Instead of living plants with bright inflorescences, you can present a former participant in an armed conflict with a postcard with an image of flowers on the cover and an original, touching, but most importantly sincere congratulations inside - preferably in poetic form.
Do you know a veteran? Or maybe he is one of your close relatives? Then just flowers and greeting card there’s no way around it - he’ll have to think hard so that the gift given to him on Combat Veterans Day really suits him and isn’t just a standard one. Find out what your veteran's hobbies are. If he likes to listen to the radio, give him a portable radio; loves to grow flowers and vegetables - take out an annual subscription to monthly magazines on plant care, give a set of expensive varietal seeds.
For the person who loves to relax in the fresh air, a good present There will be a wicker rocking chair or folding garden furniture, and also a cooler bag. Does a veteran you know like to go fishing? Give him a fishing rod. If you know how to do something with your own hands, then present the hero of the occasion with the fruit of your own labors: a hand-embroidered sofa cushion or a picture on the wall depicting nature or animals, knitted napkin on the chest of drawers; glasses case decorated using decoupage technique.
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On July 1, Russia celebrates a memorable date - Combat Veterans Day. And although it does not yet have official status, every year it becomes more and more famous in our country. Since 2009, this holiday has also been called “Day of Remembrance and Sorrow of Combat Veterans.”
This is a day of remembrance for everyone who fought for Russia, no matter in what wars and armed conflicts, fulfilling their duty to defend the Motherland. As a tribute to them - the veterans who live next to us, and to the memory of those who are no longer alive. The idea of creating a single holiday among combat veterans who took part in numerous wars and armed conflicts on the territory of the Russian Federation and other countries has been circulating for a long time. And they began to celebrate it informally at the beginning of the 21st century. This was caused by their desire to gather on one day, not tied to this or that event of the numerous wars in which they were destined to become participants (at present in our country there are separate memorable dates– Days of military glory and other holidays dedicated to the history of specific military operations).
And so, in 2009, more than 3,000 veterans voted for July 1, as a day of remembrance for all participants in hostilities that took place after 1945 (and these are military operations in Afghanistan and Chechnya, in many countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa). This was recorded in a special document, and an appeal was sent to the Government of the Russian Federation with a request to officially establish such a Day. However, this issue has not yet been resolved, since, according to the authorities, such a holiday already exists - its function is performed on February 15 (the Day of Remembrance of Russians who performed official duty outside the Fatherland). But the initiators of the new date are not giving up - they are confident that all veterans should have their own common date, not wanting to confuse the date of the end of the Afghan war and honoring other veterans. And, for example, unlike June 22 (the Day the Great Patriotic War began), it should be dedicated to local conflicts. This will allow you to maintain the specificity of the dates. We all remember and honor the veterans of the Great Patriotic War, of whom there are fewer and fewer every year. But in our country there remain many relatively young veterans who risked their lives and health in the interests of the Motherland after Great Victory over Nazi Germany. They also deserve recognition and respect.
Therefore, a separate date will be an occasion to congratulate not only the military, but also employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB, as well as other participants in combat operations who are not military personnel, on Combat Veterans Day, and for all of them to once again get together and remember their fallen comrades.
It must be said that, despite the lack of official status, on July 1, Combat Veterans Day is already celebrated in an organized manner in a number of Russian regions. For example, in Moscow, the traditional meeting place for veterans of all years, places, countries of military operations is Poklonnaya Hill, where commemorative events begin with laying flowers at the memorial to the internationalist soldier, and then a cultural program is organized with the participation of famous artists.
In other cities, event participants also begin this day by laying wreaths at the Eternal Flame, at monuments to internationalist soldiers and other memorials. In addition, recently this date has been receiving increasing attention from the media, which also contributes to the recognition and spread of the holiday. At the same time, regional authorities in a number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation also support the very idea of holding the Day of Veterans of Combat Actions and Local Conflicts.
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