How to celebrate Combat Veterans Day. Russia can be proud of hundreds of thousands of combat veterans

Every morning, waking up under a peaceful sky, listening to the singing of birds, and not bomb explosions, walking with a confident step on the ground, covered with green grass, and not ashes from fires, we sometimes forget whose merit it is.

Fearless, strong people, risking themselves, entered the fight against the enemy and prevented any encroachments of the enemy towards our Motherland. Many military conflicts of local and global significance were resolved thanks to these courageous people - combat veterans. Having exerted a lot of health, strength and combat skill, they earned a worthy right to respect.

Combat Veterans Day is celebrated in Russia on July 1. The holiday is unofficial, but among all other unofficial dates its importance is actually difficult to overestimate.

The holiday began to be celebrated in the Russian Federation only a few years ago. At the general meeting, more than 3 thousand veterans voted to celebrate the memorial date on the first day of the second summer month. According to combat veterans, all participants in armed conflicts that occurred after 1945 should be united by a common day. And so that on this day we can honor not only veterans of the Armed Forces, but also combatants from the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB and other law enforcement agencies.

It must be said that, despite the lack of official status, Combat Veterans Day is celebrated in an organized manner in a number of Russian regions. Thus, in Moscow, commemorative events begin with laying flowers at the memorial to the internationalist soldier on Poklonnaya Hill, and then concerts are held with the participation of famous artists.

In other cities, events begin with the laying of wreaths and flowers at the Eternal Flame and memorials: from Sevastopol to Vladivostok, from Makhachkala to Murmansk.

In Azov, on this day in 2004, a monument to fallen internationalist soldiers was inaugurated on Victory Square. The names of thirty-four city residents who laid down their lives in various conflicts that our country had to face are carved in gold letters on the monument: from conflicts on our own territory to military operations outside the country to provide international assistance to those who were officially considered allies.

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.

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 by an asocial environment - as a variant of the syndrome of participation in hostilities.

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.

July 1 - “Combat Veterans Day”
Today is Combat Veteran's Day...
"Every first of those who were there
Will never forget about it
And if he didn't have enough strength,
I was returning there in my thoughts..."

To everyone who was in our many undeclared wars, Happy Combat Veteran's Day! To everyone who continues to hold a weapon in their hands, or has already “retired,” Happy UBI Day!

And eternal memory to those who forever remained in the memory of loved ones, friends and young comrades, to those who did not return from the “hot spots”, from the sands, mountains and “green zones”, to those who were forgotten and betrayed by their country, to those who after returning, he could not fit into the changed life and also left us..

The memorial project, which is currently being discussed in the Russian Federation by veterans, authorities and the media.
July 1 is the date of the annual general meeting of Russian veterans of military operations and local conflicts.
Since 2009, it has been unofficially celebrated as the “Day of Remembrance and Sorrow of Combat Veterans.”
Meetings of veterans are held in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and other Russian cities.

Arguments of supporters of assigning “Combat Veterans Day” to the date “July 1”:
July 1, unlike February 15, falls in the middle of summer and year, which makes it easier to remember the date and make mass gatherings of veterans and sympathizers. And it is a military date free from historical events and in the official calendar.
July 1, unlike June 22, is dedicated to local conflicts. A separate date will avoid mutual absorption with such an important event as the beginning of the Great Patriotic War and preserve the specificity of dates. July 1 as a separate date allows employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB and other participants in hostilities who are not military in the literal sense of the word to take part in events.
The date of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan was officially celebrated annually as the “Day of Remembrance of Internationalist Soldiers.” Currently, there are separate memorial dates for some wars, dedicated to the history of specific military actions.
At the same time, the USSR and the Russian Federation participated in many local wars and armed conflicts. Not all of them are marked on the calendar or can be officially recognized. There is a need to highlight a general day of remembrance that is not connected with recent military history.
General Varennikov supported the celebration of Combat Veterans Day on February 15:
“They all conscientiously fulfilled their duty to the Motherland, which then easily forgot them,” said Valentin Varennikov. “I believe that it is necessary to introduce a national holiday, Combat Veteran’s Day...”
At the beginning of the century, July 1 was suggested as a convenient date.
On July 1, 2004, the first common monument to internationalist soldiers was unveiled in Azov:
The four-meter white marble stele symbolizes the life of a young man; it is cut away. Two tongues of red flame soaring into the sky - two wars, Chechen and Afghan.
In 2009, more than 3,000 veterans voted for July 1 as a day of remembrance for all military actions that took place after 1945. Participants in the July 1 movement sent more than 3,000 emails to the website of the President of the Russian Federation asking for approval of a single day of remembrance for all combat veterans.
The Office of the President of the Russian Federation motivated its refusal by the fact that it performs a similar function on February 15, although it is the date of the end of the war in Afghanistan.
At the same time, regional authorities support the very idea of selecting a day for combat veterans.
The governor of the Moscow region and head of the committee for preparations for the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, Boris Gromov, addressed the country's leadership with the initiative to establish Combat Veterans Day in Russia.
In 2010, a letter is again being prepared to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief with a proposal to include July 1 in the register of state memorial dates.
At the same time, the establishment of memorable dates on the territory of the Russian Federation is within the competence of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

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The history of every nation preserves the memory of bloody events, armed conflicts and wars, immortalizing the names of heroes who died in battles or emerged victorious from the deadly flames of battle. Today, there are many veterans of the Great Patriotic War and World War II, internationalist warriors and courageous fighters against terrorism living around the world. Defending peace with arms in hand, these people have earned with their blood and health the right to enjoy privileges and have some additional social guarantees.

Combat Veterans Day encourages those living near these heroes to remember what they did for everyone. If there were no people ready to defend their Motherland and security with their breasts, the civilized world would have ceased to exist long ago, mired in strife. Caring for the future of their descendants, they boldly went against the enemy, which is why today they deserve respect and admiration. This holiday provides a unique opportunity to say words of gratitude to veterans, whose merits cannot be overestimated.

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,
It will come true in real life.

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 plays through the leaves in the trees.
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.

***
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.

***
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!

***
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's 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.

***
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 goodness 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!