Day of Airborne Troops

Every year on August 2 in our country marked a glorious date - the Day of Airborne Troops (VDV Day), established by Presidential Decree №549 dated 31 May 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Russian Federation Armed Forces" as a memorable day, called contribute to the revival and development of domestic military traditions, raising the prestige of military service and set in recognition of military experts in solving the problems of defense and security of the state.

Airborne troops - "winged infantry", "blue berets" - what only epithets are not rewarded Guardsmen paratroopers, but always, at all times and in all circumstances remained consistent strength, courage and reliability of the people living on the principle: "No one, except us!". And today, more than a million Russians, which were at one time blue berets, as well as serving in the Airborne Troops currently celebrate the holiday - the Day of Airborne.

History of the Airborne Troops (VDV) originates August 2, 1930 - while on the teachings of the Air Force of the Moscow Military District near Voronezh to perform a tactical issue was first landed by parachute unit of paratroopers of 12 people. This experiment allowed the military theorists see the prospect of the advantages of airborne parts of their huge opportunities arising from the rapid coverage of the enemy in the air.

Formation of the airborne units, marked the beginning of a massive deployment of forces of this kind, it began in 1932. Already in early 1933 in the Belarusian, Ukrainian, Moscow and Volga military districts aviation battalions were formed special purpose. By the summer of 1941 it was over manned five airborne corps numbering 10 thousand people each. Marines have always been at the forefront of the battles of the Great Patriotic War, and more than once showed heroism.

From February 1988, the Russian paratroopers took part in the actions in "hot spots" on the territory of the country and abroad. One of the heaviest losses in the history of modern Airborne was the death of the 6th Company of the 104th Regiment of the 76th Pskov Airborne Division in March 2000, when the unit prevented a breakthrough 2500 militants, killing more than 700 bandits.

Today, Airborne Troops (VDV) - branch of the Armed Forces, which means the Supreme Command Armed Forces and is intended to reach the enemy in the air and perform tasks in his rear to disrupt command and control, seizure and destruction of ground-based elements of precision weapons, the disruption of the nomination and deployment reserves, disruption of logistics and communications, as well as cover-up (defense) of the individual areas, areas exposed flanks, blocking and destruction of airborne troops landed, broke through the enemy groups, and perform other tasks.

They have added many bright pages in the history of the Russian army. From the first day of its existence became Airborne troops' forward line, "able to perform any task, no matter how impossible it would not have been considered. Their valor and courage, selfless devotion to the Motherland forever enveloped unfading glory.

They where the most dangerous, which need high combat training and excellent physical preparation, self-sacrifice and courage. "Blue Berets" is always at the forefront - whether a peacekeeping mission or participating in the antiterrorist operation. In peacetime Airborne perform basic tasks to maintain combat and mobilization readiness at a level ensuring their successful use as intended. And today Paratroopers soldiers inspire respect and admiration as veterans and young people who are preparing to serve in the army.

Traditionally on this day everywhere are memorable and festive events are organized demonstrations Paratroopers and parachutists, the demonstration of military equipment, which is in service in the Airborne, meetings with veterans of the Airborne Forces, charity events and festivals.

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