Remembrance Day for Russians Who Served Abroad
February 15 · Level 2 · #1872 of 2238
This Russian remembrance day honours people who fulfilled service duties outside their homeland. It keeps the memory of those who died alive and acknowledges veterans and families whose lives were shaped by service overseas.
How it is celebrated: commemorations include wreath-laying, moments of silence, veterans' meetings and talks about those who served. Relatives and former colleagues share memories that give individual names and experiences a place within the public ceremonies.
The date recalls the completion of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989, but the observance extends beyond those who took part in the Afghan war.