Defender of the Fatherland Day is a holiday observed in Russia, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. It is celebrated on 23 February, except in Kazakhstan, where it is celebrated on 7 May. Ukraine abolished the holiday starting 1992 and, after the Revolution of Dignity, has instated the somewhat similar Defender of Ukraine Day on 1 October.
Putin raised a customary glass of champagne with soldiers on Defender of the Fatherland Day, honoring their role in protecting..
Russian President Vladimir Putin led a powerful wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on Defender of..