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🇷🇺February 23 is Russia’s Day of Military Glory. Defender of the Fatherland Day. 🌟 On February 23, 1918, near the villages of Bolshoye and Maloye Lopatino outside Pskov, fighters of the Second Red Army Regiment engaged an advance detachment of German troops marching toward Petrograd (St Petersburg). At the initiative of the Petrograd Soviet, this date came to be regarded as the founding day of the Red Army. The name of the holiday changed several times. In the 1930s-1940s it was known as Red Army Day. In the post-war period – as Soviet Army and Navy Day. 📄 In 1993, the Russian Federation established February 23 as a professional holiday for servicemen, designating it as the Day of All Defenders of the Fatherland. In 1995, the date was included in the official list of Russia’s Days of Military Glory, and in 2006 the current name was formally approved – #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay. Each year on February 23, we honour the heroic history of the Russian Army and Navy and pay tribute to all those who fought for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland. February 23 stands as a symbol of military valour, continuity of generations, and respect for those who have defended – and continue to defend – the Fatherland. 🎥©Russian Military Historical Society

🎬 On February 26, the Russian Embassy in Cambodia organized a screening of a documentary ‘Ordinary Fascism’ to mark the #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay. 🎙 In his welcoming speech, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Russian Ambassador, noted that the film, which was produced over 60 years ago, has lost none of its relevance. “To our great sorrow, not everyone has learned the lessons of history. The threat of a resurgence of hateful ideologies, which have already brought unbearable suffering to humanity, is higher than ever before”, the Head of the diplomatic mission stated. 📷 Concluding the event, the guests were shown photographic evidence of the revival of Nazism in modern Europe and Ukraine. H.E. Mr Suos Yara, Chairman of the Commission of National Assembly on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Information and Media, H.E. Mr Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom, senior officials, scientific and cultural activists of Cambodia, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Phnom Penh, as well as the staff of the Russian Embassy attended the screening.

⭐ On February 20, the Russian Embassy in Cambodia hosted a traditional Song and Formation Inspection dedicated to the #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay. The event was launched by Captain 1st Rank Ivan Stadchenko, Military, Air and Naval Attaché. Pupils of the school by the diplomatic mission laid flowers at the Obelisk to the Fallen Soldiers and then demonstrated decent drill skills and knowledge of military songs. The inspection ended with a soldier's porridge tasting.

🇷🇺 On February 20, the Russian Embassy in Cambodia hosted a traditional Song and Formation Inspection dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day. The event was launched by Captain 1st Rank Ivan Stadchenko, Military, Air and Naval Attaché of the Embassy. Pupils of the diplomatic mission school demonstrated a decent drill and laid flowers at the Obelisk to the Fallen Soldiers. The inspection ended with a soldier's porridge tasting. #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay

🇷🇺 On February 21, an auspicious reception on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day was held at the Phnom Penh Hotel. 🎖 In his speech, H.E. Captain 1st Rank Ivan Stadchenko, Military, Air and Naval Attaché at the Embassy of Russia in Cambodia, introduced the history of the holiday dedicated to all those who have been standing guard over our country for centuries. Nowadays, the defenders of the Fatherland are bravely and selflessly fighting Ukrainian neo-Nazism supported by Western countries. In addition, the Military Attaché emphasized the fruitful cooperation between the Russian and Cambodian military institutions: “Russia has a long and effective experience of cooperation in the field of defense and security with the Kingdom of Cambodia, which we actively use for further development of our friendly relations”. 🇷🇺🤝🇰🇭 In his greeting, Major General Hing La, Deputy Director of the Department of International Relations of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom, confirmed the intention of the Cambodian side to further deepen ties with Russia. General Phuong Siphan, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom, joined the event as the Guest of Honor and was welcomed by H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The reception was also attended by the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, as well as representatives of the academic circles and military-diplomatic corps, accredited in Phnom Penh. #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay

🇷🇺 February 23 marks Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia. On this day in 1918, near the villages of Bolshoe Lopatino and Maloe Lopatino not far from the city of Pskov, fighters of the 2nd Red Army Corps engaged advancing German troops moving toward Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg). Thus, at the initiative of the Petrograd Council, February 23 was declared Red Army Day. This day was celebrated annually across the USSR by the entire nation, yet there was no official document at the time establishing the status of February 23. Over time, the name of the holiday changed. In the years following the Great Patriotic War, it was known as the Soviet Army and Navy Day. 📄 In 1993, a decree establishing Defender of the Fatherland Day was adopted — for the very first time, the professional holiday for the military was officially formalised and February 23 became a state holiday. On this day, following a time-honoured practice, people pay tribute to veterans, lay flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers and participate in commemorative ceremonies. Additionally, a tradition was established to perform solemn artillery salutes on February 23. #DefenderOfTheFatherlandDay 🎥©Russian Military Historical Society