July 1, combat veterans. Mission Possible
The holiday, not marked in the state calendar, was designated by the military themselves and celebrated for the third time. Today in Russia there is still no date that would unite veterans of all military operations.
February 15 is the day of the internationalist warrior, but those who fought in Chechnya, Tajikistan, Moldova, and other hot spots within our former country do not fall here.
2. The mother of Evgeniy Rodionov, who died in Chechnya, Lyubov Vasilievna, came to congratulate the veterans on the holiday.
3. Let me remind you that Evgeniy Aleksandrovich Rodionov (May 23, 1977 - killed May 23, 1996, near the village of Bamut, Chechnya) - private in the Russian army. At war with a group of colleagues for a long time spent in captivity, subjected to cruel torture, refused the offer to change his faith in exchange for freedom, for which he was brutally killed. For many, Eugene became a symbol of courage, honor and loyalty. Posthumously awarded the Order of Courage and the Order of Glory to Russia. 
4. There were no long and fiery speeches; after the mother’s words, veterans, wives and children laid flowers at the monument to the wars of internationalists. 
5. Lyubov Vasilievna stood at the monument for a long time... 
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8. From the monument, the children and their families headed to the summer cafe. 
9. Where the festive barbecue was already being prepared. 
10. At one table, warriors of one country. 
11. Alexey Pastukhov with his daughter and son. 
12. For little ones there is a separate menu... 
13. Yuri Trofimov 
14. Photo for memory. 
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16. Drawings from Afghan, made with a pen, were included in the book of memory of the Moscow region. 
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19. Dmitry Prudnikov, holder of the St. George Cross. One of the organizers of the meeting. 
20. We have something to remember and talk about. 
21. Veterans also accept into their circle and at their table on July 1 those whose wars Russia refuses to recognize as wars. Not all participants in conflicts are included in the register of veterans.
“What difference does it make how he received the bullet - with or without subsequent inclusion on the list,” the veterans are surprised. “We are waiting for everyone, including the soldiers whom the country has officially forgotten.” 
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23. 2010 
24. 2011. Veteran's Day - TO BE!
Combat Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Russia. Outside the capital live fighters from Chechnya and Afghanistan, who are well-known, but also from Transnistria, the Baltic states, Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Baku, Fergana, and Tajikistan.
Such soldiers are rarely known. But bullets, wounds, dreams - they have in common. Now there is a general holiday. 
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. An important point it was a 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 combat 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 hostilities 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 everyone 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 initiators of the creation of Veterans Day are fighting for the date of July 1
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.
Veterans Day begins to be celebrated in many Russian cities
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 many cities of the Russian Federation, Veterans Day becomes permanent with respect to the memory of fallen soldiers at the memorial. In some cities, concert programs are organized in the evening 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 will of the public to establish 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, military veterans, law enforcement officers 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 against 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.
It's time to eliminate the inconsistency federal laws‘About veterans’ and ‘About the days of military glory and memorable dates of Russia’.
On July 7, 2017, on behalf of the trade unions of internal affairs 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.
Eternal memory...
We are given the honor of being born in uniform,
Destiny began in Afghanistan, Chechnya,
And how many black nights there were,
And the day began with a count of friends,
Both 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: an explosion of separatist sentiments and nationalism occurred 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, the 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 the internationalist soldiers received state awards for military merits, and 90 people were awarded the high title of 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 experience 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!
On July 1, 2020, we honor those who fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya, in Latin America, Asia, Africa and other hot spots. The military personnel who took part in these companies meet with fellow soldiers and pay tribute to the memory of their comrades who died in battle.
At the celebrations in honor of the holiday, words of congratulations are heard on the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Wars.
Congratulations on the Day of Veterans of Combat Actions and Local Conflicts
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Happy Combat Veterans Day!
I wish you a lot of happiness in life.
Let everything be as in your plans and dreams,
IN real life will come to fruition.
Let the family love you, but let everyone be friends
They give support, loyalty, respect.
Once again, happy holiday to you.
Know that you are worthy only of admiration!
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You've passed the battle points
In Afghanistan and Chechnya,
In Egypt, Syria, Lebanon,
Fighting for peace in war.
They honestly deserved their awards
For hard, backbreaking work.
Because they didn’t spare their lives,
In the Fatherland they call you heroes.
Thank you, dear veterans,
For devoting your life to the fight.
We will not forget your names,
And let your glory thunder everywhere!
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There were wars, there were victims,
Many were carried away by death,
Never believe words =
Everything that happened has passed.
In the souls of our veterans
Bleeding wounds
Time helps them live,
The heart preserves memory.
On this holiday, frontline
On the day of battle courage,
I wish you guys
Live in the world and be yourself.
Poems dedicated to the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Wars
Although this holiday is not yet on the official calendar of memorable dates, it has been celebrated throughout the country for several years. It is intended to remind us all of the participants in combat operations living next to us, and those who are no longer nearby.
Military personnel and war veterans lay wreaths at monuments of military valor and glory, and lessons in courage are held in schools and universities. Of course, the heroes deserve our congratulations on Combat Veterans Day. And may our veterans live peacefully, feeling our care and due respect!
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Congratulations, veterans,
For your honor and valor!
In battles you received wounds,
But they didn't sell their soul.
You fought until the end
You didn't give up in battles,
So what will the country please?
Are you left alone?
We wish you a lot of health,
Today's big victories,
May the road be long
And there will be no more troubles here.
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Peaceful day, the sun is shining in the sky,
The wind in the crowns plays with leaves.
I'm on Veterans Day today
Congratulations on your silence.
The fighting has died down, the noise has ceased,
And only memory fights in a dream,
Fighting friends come with her,
What remained in someone else's war.
Let him not know the actions of combat
Neither your son, nor your grandson, nor your brother,
You repaid your debt to your Motherland honestly,
Combat veteran, soldier.
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In difficult times, in wartime
You were facing the enemy.
And that mortal path is not easy,
You kept the line straight.
You fought for freedom
I was not afraid of bullets, shells,
All the troubles of war
I walked by only with the thought: “We must!”
We need children to live
In a peaceful, quiet, good hour.
You have served us well,
Congratulations today!
Congratulations in verse on Combat Veterans Day
Don’t forget to congratulate your friends and family who took part in the battles with warm words on the occasion of the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Conflicts. This can be done in poetry and prose.
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Happy Veterans Day to those today,
That the look of war is known for sure first-hand!
The country respects you for your exploits,
For your strong-willed, brave, powerful character.
Thank you for your courage and strength,
For protecting us in difficult times.
May you live long, successfully and happily,
May all grievances and sorrows pass you by.
I wish you good health,
Don't lose heart, never be upset.
Let your hearts be warmed with love,
Life will become a good and beautiful fairy tale.
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Happy Combat Veterans Day!
You protected from enemy attack
The expanse of fields, forests and native rivers.
May life give you peace and happiness!
Everything will be very good in fate,
May your family and friends love you very much.
And let the roar of war go away forever,
And may all your days be just peaceful!
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Glory and honor to veterans
For courage, courage and boldness,
May the Lord continue to protect you,
Appreciates your dedication and maturity!
Our gratitude is warm
Let it warm you everywhere,
To glory a bright wing
Cover you, songs sounded!
So that your health does not let you down,
And friends always surrounded you.
So that new happiness comes,
And you will not know pain and sadness.
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Today is a day full of pride, courage,
There is respect in the air...
Putting on a jacket with orders,
The veteran is sad in his own way.
He is sad about his exploits, tasks,
For comrades who died with courage in battle,
He's drowning in memories
Carefully keeping your dream.
And on a day so significant, special,
I wish him peace, kindness,
For life to be good
So as not to get him into trouble.
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There is a war going on, and not for an hour
Conflicts will not subside
Shots are heard everywhere
And somewhere people are dying.
All those who were in the fight
We congratulate you on the holiday,
Who defended our fragile world,
All battles and wars of participants!
May you win the battle
And the roar of war died down,
You take care of your life,
Close and dear ones.
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I would like eternal peace to come
On a whole huge planet.
Fighting for peace, you spared no effort,
So that our children can grow up without wars.
We hasten to congratulate all veterans,
Your feat becomes more valuable only with age!
May the wounds of the soul be healed forever,
Love and kindness will be with you.
Since 2009, this holiday has been called “Day of Remembrance and Sorrow of Combat Veterans.” This is a day of remembrance for everyone who fought for our country, no matter in what wars and armed conflicts, fulfilling their duty.
If your friends are far from you now, it doesn’t matter. Thanks to modern means of communication, you can send congratulations on Combat Veterans Day to anywhere in the country.
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For those who went into battle, leaving fears behind,
For those who defended their family, country, themselves,
For those who have long since atoned for their sins before the Lord,
For those who risked their lives, loving their country.
Let me congratulate you on a wonderful holiday!
May you have many more of them throughout your life.
Forget everything that's blood red in your memory
All that remains is... Well, we will remember you!
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Veterans are our pride and glory,
Your holiday has come, glorious heroes!
Let health protect your years,
And any adversity passes by.
Let family and friends support you more than once,
Life gives you its joy every hour,
We will bow our knees before you,
For being able to save our fragile world!
Congratulations on Combat Veterans Day in prose
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Dear combat veterans, internationalist warriors! We cordially congratulate you on your holiday. It was installed as a sign of the deepest respect for Russians who performed their official duties outside their country.
This holiday is a symbol of admiration for those who, risking their own lives, helped friendly peoples defend the freedom and independence of their states. Thank you and low regards! We sincerely wish you good health, happiness and prosperity!
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Dear warriors, dear veterans! We bow to the feat of people who honorably carried out combat missions in hot spots and zones of armed conflict. We are proud of you, paying tribute to our deep respect to soldiers, sergeants, officers, and all those who showed courage, bravery, courage and true patriotism. Happy holiday! May the sky above your head always be peaceful!
A memorable date is celebrated in Russia - Combat Veterans Day. And although it does not yet have official status, it is becoming more and more famous in our country every year. 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 (currently in our country there are separate memorable dates - Days of Military Glory and other holidays dedicated to the history of specific military actions).
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 (), 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.
You have passed the combat points
In Afghanistan and Chechnya,
In Egypt, in Syria, in Lebanon,
Fighting for peace in war.
They honestly deserved their awards
For hard, backbreaking work.
Because they didn’t spare their lives,
In the Fatherland they call you heroes.
Thank you, dear veterans,
For dedicating your life to the fight,
And we will not forget your names,
And let your glory thunder everywhere!