Airborne Troops Day in Moscow to celebrate a procession, a concert and a watermelon fountains – First Channel

Today, the holiday marks the elite of the Russian Army – Airborne troops. At this moment hundreds of soldiers gathered in central Moscow – the temple of Elijah the prophet, patron saint Airborne. The procession will be followed by the Red Square, where a prayer service will be served. The walls of the Kremlin today held demonstrations and paratroopers of the Ryazan school, and a parade of the Cadets, and a concert will be working field kitchen.

Today, the holiday marks the elite of the Russian Army – Airborne troops. At this moment hundreds of soldiers gathered in central Moscow – the temple of Elijah the prophet, patron saint Airborne. The procession will be followed by the Red Square, where a prayer service will be served. The walls of the Kremlin today held demonstrations and paratroopers of the Ryazan school, and a parade of the Cadets, and a concert will be working field kitchen.

This year, “winged guard” – a significant date – 85 years from the date of formation. Veterans and soldiers congratulated Vladimir Putin. Supreme Commander said that thousands of soldiers and officers who have chosen to serve in the Airborne “honorably passed the difficult test of strength”, keeping the laws of combat fraternity.

Day airborne troops celebrated in honor of the first group of parachutists dropping in 1930 in exercises near Voronezh. Then there were only 12 people. Now Airborne serve more than 45 thousand.

What is it – to be in the shoes of a paratrooper? When all of life as an obstacle course and unrealistic orders, it seems, just do not exist. I do not hit the VDV – Hail, hit – be proud of, so speak about these forces.

We are ready to climb the alarm whenever you want, go anywhere. The forests and swamps, rain and snow, from +50 to -50, they are prepared to survive behind enemy lines and win.

After the jump multi-kilometer forced marches and in combat. Hidden attack and landing in the thick. Work for these brave men. These were the very first paratroopers. August 2, 1930 the first 12 airplanes with puny man jumping on the Voronezh landfill – an unprecedented experiment to military affairs. It is our country opens heaven for the special units. Soon after the Soviet troops slides on the wings of bombers, these risky landing mass demonstrations all over the world admire the military.

still works. ASU-57 – Anti-self-propelled artillery – in the 50s – the most light and compact machine in its class worldwide. This – the first technique developed specifically for the Soviet troops. The drive from the Victory, but at such a scale could pass Asa everywhere. And in the late 60′s our paratroopers landed since the BMD-1. This machine was not unique. Lightweight aluminum armor, hydropneumatic suspension, variable ground clearance, in the end it will show itself in the gorges of Afghanistan, the creation of a true horse for landing promoted Vasily Margelov. Taking command of the Airborne Forces in the 50s, he turned this kind of elite troops in combat – troops Uncle Vasya. In the post Margelov entered only after parachute jump, the first in his life.

“At the age of almost 40 years, he, of course, understood that by example first of all, so at that age, he made the first jump. Broke his leg. On the third day in the cast, on crutches, led Division” – says the hero of Russia, a veteran of the VDV, the son of Basil Alexander Margelov Margelov.

Another achievement Vasily Margelov – the world’s first Soviet troops planted directly in the art. Wildcats test parachute system “Centaur” Margelov trusts son Alexander.

On arms of Russian paratroopers had BMD of the fourth and latest generation of armored vehicles, “Shells”. Modern landing technique practically computers on wheels, digital systems and advanced weapons.

The landing College today there is no release from the visitors. For schoolchildren in Russia opened special centers to learn to disassemble and assemble the machine in 20 seconds, to learn unarmed combat and prepare for survival in the wild – this will help in life and can pass for those who still decide to join the military elite.

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