Paratroopers' Day
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Airborne Forces Day (Russian: День Воздушно-десантных войск) also known as Paratroopers' Day (Russian: День десантника) is a professional military holiday observed in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, celebrated on 2 August annually.[1] It was formerly celebrated in the Soviet Union until its collapse in 1991. It was celebrated in Ukraine as Airmobile Forces Day from 1999 until 2017 (Ukrainian: День високомобільних десантних військ, romanized: Den vysokomobilnykh desantnykh viisk). It is the official holiday of the former Soviet Airborne forces.
Quick Facts Airborne Forces Day, Also called ...
Airborne Forces Day | |
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Also called | Paratroopers' Day |
Observed by | Belarus Kazakhstan Russia Soviet Union (historically) Ukraine (1999–2017) |
Type | State |
Significance | Professional working day |
Celebrations | Military ceremonies and events |
Date | 2 August |
Next time | 2 August 2024 (2024-08-02) |
Frequency | annual |
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