Russian National Guard Special Forces Day
September 30 · Level 10 · #29 of 2238
Russian National Guard Special Forces Day recognises the personnel of the service's special-purpose units. It honours their work in counterterrorism and security, while also providing an occasion to remember colleagues who died in service.
How it is celebrated: units hold ceremonial formations, present awards and welcome veterans. Commemorations include laying flowers, and some events feature equipment displays or demonstrations of specialist training.
The maroon beret is one of these units' best-known symbols. Earning the right to wear it requires passing special tests, so it represents a qualification rather than simply an item of uniform.