The delegation from Russia arrived in Belarus on the anniversary of the 103rd airborne division

The delegation of the airborne troops (VDV) Russia under the leadership of the commander of the airborne troops Vladimir Shamanov has arrived on a three-day visit to the Belarusian Vitebsk, said on the last working day of the week the group information security for airborne Control of the press service and information of the Ministry of defense of the Russian Federation.

" The visit comes at the invitation of the Belarusian side. Russian paratroopers participate in the festive events dedicated to the 70th anniversary since the formation of the legendary 103rd guards order of Lenin red banner airborne division, the divisions of which 35 years ago first entered Afghanistan ", - informs the press-service.

the delegation included all Authorized units of the airborne troops, the officers in command of the airborne troops, veterans of foreign wars - the total number of competitors exceeds 100 people.

" yesterday the commander of the airborne forces Shamans took part in the meeting-Requiem for the memorial complex " the Pain ", dedicated to the sad date 35th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, " said the report.

together with the Belarusian and Russian paratroopers in the event the wreath-laying was attended by a Delegation of veterans of paratroopers from Ukraine, who arrived in Belarus on the celebration of the anniversary division under the guidance of the head of the Council of soldiers-internationalists of Ukraine Lieutenant General Sergei Chervonopyskii.

The celebration will last until 27 December, they will end with a concert, which together with the creative teams of Belarus will host artists of song and dance ensemble of the airborne forces and the legendary band " Blue berets ". Already the event was attended by approximately seven hundred veterans of the division of different years of the three countries of the former Soviet Union.


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