Internationalist Soldiers' Remembrance Day in Belarus
February 15 · Level 3 · #1649 of 2238
This remembrance day in Belarus honours soldiers who served abroad as “internationalists” and recognises the experiences of their families. The Soviet war in Afghanistan holds a central place in the commemorations and in many veterans' personal memories.
How it is celebrated: people lay flowers at memorials, observe moments of silence and attend veterans' gatherings. Schools and museums share accounts of service, while families preserve photographs, letters and the names of those who died.
The date marks the completion of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989. Its historical reference point is the end of that military presence rather than a battle.