This holiday, which is celebrated on July 1, is akin to Victory Day, because it is also “with tears in our eyes.” Oh, not all the soldiers who took part in hostilities or in eliminating local conflicts are alive today. Therefore, a bright moment in memory of the heroes is an obligatory tribute that veterans pay to their colleagues on July 1.

And even though at first the holiday was celebrated somehow spontaneously, uncoordinatedly, the main thing is that the initiative group achieved results. And now, on Combat Veterans Day, wreaths are laid in an organized manner at the Eternal Flame and at monuments to internationalist soldiers in various Russian cities. And in the capital, concerts are held, artists who sang for the wounded in military hospitals perform for veterans, and performers for whom the word “veteran” is not an empty phrase perform. Let our veterans live peacefully, with care and due respect.

You have passed the combat points
In Afghanistan and Chechnya,
In Egypt, in Syria, in Lebanon,
Fighting for peace in war.

They honestly deserved their awards
For hard, backbreaking work.
Because they didn’t spare their lives,
In the Fatherland they call you heroes.

Thank you, dear veterans,
For dedicating your life to the fight,
And we will not forget your names,
And let your glory thunder everywhere!

Happy Combat Veterans Day,
I wish you a lot of happiness in life.
Let everything be as in your plans and dreams,
It will come true in real life.

Let the family love you, but let everyone be friends
They give support, loyalty, respect.
Once again, happy holiday to you.
Know that you are worthy only of admiration!

Happy Combat Veterans Day and wish you to always keep wisdom, courage, dedication, confidence and strength in your heart. May there be peace on the planet and joy in your soul.

You are a veteran of combat actions,
You served at firing points,
With weapons in hand, I went through fire and water,
For the people, for happiness, for freedom!
You are a hero, a real man,
There is more than one reason to respect you,
Chest with medals and scars from wounds,
Still young, but already a veteran!
Happy holiday, Happy Veterans Day of all wars,
We congratulate you, our hero!

You often can't sleep at night.
You are drowning in cigarette smoke.
The pain of mental wounds tears the body to shreds.
And greetings are unbearable to the memory...

Here is mother, home, beloved...And there -
I heard the breath of death constantly.
You are a veteran of a war in a foreign country.
We are tirelessly proud of you.

Not the sound of coins, just the word “debt”
It opened the way for the brave heart.
And you passed. You survived. You could.
Our deepest bow to you and glory!

Happy Combat Veterans Day!
You protected from enemy attack
The expanse of fields, forests and native rivers.
May life give you peace and happiness!

Everything will be very good in fate,
May your family and friends love you very much.
And let the roar of war go away forever,
And may all your days be beautiful and peaceful!

Being a veteran doesn't mean being old,
The wars on the planet cannot be counted, they cannot be appeased,
That's all we have left on this day,
What to pour, lift, remember...

Peaceful day, the sun is shining in the sky,
The wind plays through the leaves in the trees,
I'm on Veterans Day today
Congratulations on your silence.

The fighting has died down, the noise has ceased,
And only memory fights in a dream,
Fighting friends come with her,
What remained in someone else's war.

Let him not know the actions of combat
Neither your son, nor your grandson, nor your brother,
You repaid your debt to your Motherland honestly,
Combat veteran, soldier.

On Combat Veterans Day,
I congratulate you, heroes!
I wish you golden days
And I wish you good health.

And let them surround you only with care,
Both relatives and friends.
Live happily and carefree,
May the love of you and your family protect you!

Let's raise the first toast to you,
The rest follow him,
For what was scratching my soul,
For nerves, for steel,
For what was and is past,
But it was not forgotten at all,
During the time that knocks on the glass,
For the aching bones.
For combat veterans,
We push our speech,
Today we honor them
And we wish you good health!

Today is a day full of pride, courage,
There is respect in the air,
Putting on a jacket with orders,
The veteran is sad in his own way.

He is sad about his exploits, tasks,
For comrades who died with courage in battle,
He's drowning in memories
Carefully keeping your dream.

And on a day so significant, special,
I wish you peace, kindness,
For life to be good
You will never know trouble.

And I also wish you happiness,
Let your dream warm your heart,
I wish the bad weather would pass,
Happy Combat Veterans Day to you!

Congratulations: 45 in verse, 10 in prose.

Combat Veterans Day is celebrated in Russia on July 1. The holiday is unofficial, but among all other unofficial dates its importance is actually difficult to overestimate.

The holiday began to be celebrated in the Russian Federation only a few years ago. At the general meeting, more than 3 thousand veterans voted to celebrate the memorial date on the first day of the second summer month. According to combat veterans, all participants in armed conflicts that occurred after 1945 should be united by a common day. And so that on this day we can honor not only veterans of the Armed Forces, but also combatants from the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB and other law enforcement agencies.

It must be said that, despite the lack of official status, Combat Veterans Day is celebrated in an organized manner in a number of Russian regions. Thus, in Moscow, commemorative events begin with laying flowers at the memorial to the internationalist soldier on Poklonnaya Hill, and then concerts are held with the participation of famous artists.

In other cities, events begin with the laying of wreaths and flowers at the Eternal Flame and memorials: from Sevastopol to Vladivostok, from Makhachkala to Murmansk.

In Azov, on this day in 2004, a monument to fallen internationalist soldiers was inaugurated on Victory Square. The names of thirty-four city residents who laid down their lives in various conflicts that our country had to face are carved in gold letters on the monument: from conflicts on our own territory to military operations outside the country to provide international assistance to those who were officially considered allies.

It is important to note that such participation was often secret: Korea, Vietnam, African countries. Many names of deceased combat veterans remain classified secret to this day. This is the other side of protecting the Fatherland, when the family of the deceased may not know for decades where their son/husband/brother/father died and was buried.

Over the ten years of war in Afghanistan, about 750 thousand soldiers, officers, sergeants and warrant officers were involved. This is a whole army, many of whose representatives rightfully celebrate the holiday of military veterans today.

These people carried out their assigned tasks with outstanding courage and knowledge of their craft. More than a third of the internationalist soldiers received state awards for military merits, and 90 people were awarded the high title of Hero of the Soviet Union and - later - Hero of the Russian Federation.

After the collapse of the USSR, a “favorable” situation was created for the development of new military conflicts and brutal wars. It was created, it must be admitted, not without external “help”. The Caucasus, the Balkans, Central Asia, and Transnistria caught fire. Millions of families found themselves separated by borders, new ideological principles, or a complete lack of ideas other than imposed pseudo-freedom. How many human destinies these conflicts have crushed is no longer calculable. How many people have lost relatives and friends, how many have become refugees, how many have been eaten up by the antisocial environment - as a variant of the syndrome of participation in hostilities.

Our people have their own history of participation in wars and armed conflicts, have their own list of names of heroes, both those who fell on the battlefield and, fortunately, those who lived to see the end of the armed confrontation. I would like to believe that the names of veterans of the fight against terrorism, internationalist fighters - those who gave peace - will never go down in history.

Today's holiday is something that reminds us all of the participants in combat operations living next to us, and those who are no longer nearby. This day in the calendar of memorable dates is a tribute to everyone who defended the Fatherland with arms in their hands and went through severe trials during the war.

Every morning, waking up under a peaceful sky, listening to the singing of birds, and not bomb explosions, walking with a confident step on the ground, covered with green grass, and not ashes from fires, some sometimes forget whose merit it is.

Fearless, strong people, risking themselves, entered the fight against the enemy and prevented any encroachments of the enemy towards our Motherland. Many military conflicts of local and global significance were resolved thanks to these courageous people - combat veterans. Having exerted a lot of health, strength and combat skill, they earned a worthy right to respect.

Peaceful day, the sun is shining in the sky,
The wind plays through the leaves in the trees,
I'm on Veterans Day today
Congratulations on your silence.

The fighting has died down, the noise has ceased,
And only memory fights in a dream,
Fighting friends come with her,
What remained in someone else's war.

Let him not know the actions of combat
Neither your son, nor your grandson, nor your brother,
You repaid your debt to your Motherland honestly,
Combat veteran, soldier.

Our country celebrates many military holidays. One of them is dedicated to the memory of Russian military personnel who died in battles on the territory of our state and beyond. The holiday of combat veterans in hot spots appeared in the 2000s.

It is not yet included in the Federal Law “On Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates of Russia,” however, veteran public associations are striving to give it official status.

More than 3,000 veterans voted for the establishment of a holiday in memory of participants in hostilities that took place after 1945. More than 3,000 emails were sent to the website of the President of the Russian Federation with a request for approval of this date.

While it is not official, it is becoming more and more famous every year. Recently, this holiday has been increasingly covered in the media, which also contributes to its recognition and popularization.

On this day, military personnel and war veterans lay wreaths at monuments of military valor and glory, concerts are organized, and meetings of former fellow soldiers are held. In Moscow, according to an already established tradition, they are held on Poklonnaya Hill, where flowers are laid at the memorial to the internationalist soldier, and a cultural program is held with the participation of famous artists.

Similar events are organized in various regions of the country. Meetings of veterans are held in St. Petersburg, Samara, Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and other Russian cities.

When is Combat Veterans Day 2020?

The Day of Veterans of Combat Actions and Local Conflicts is celebrated annually in our country on July 1. Since 2009, the holiday has also been called “Day of Remembrance and Sorrow of Combat Veterans.”

We honor former combatants, including those who are no longer alive. These are not only the military, but also employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB - all those who participated in the battles that took place after 1945 - fought in Afghanistan (1979-1989), as part of the UN forces took part in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 1992-2003), Kosovo (1999-2003), Sierra Leone (2000-2005), Chad and Central African Republic (2008-2010), Liberia (2003), Burundi (2004), Sudan (2005-2012), etc., in military operations on the territory of the Russian Federation (including in North Kavakz, South Ossetia, Chechnya during the military conflicts there), and since 2015 – military personnel who performed combat missions in Syria.

Fearless people, an example of courage, honor and boundless love for their homeland, real heroes, faithful to the oath, they fought against the enemy. Many soldiers received state awards for military merits, including the high title of Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of the Russian Federation.

Eternal memory to those who did not return from the battlefields! A number of the names of the victims have not been declassified to this day. It happens that military families do not know for a long time where a loved one fought and was buried. Of course, the participants in the battles who risked their lives and health in the interests of their homeland deserve our recognition and respect.

How to congratulate you on Combat Veterans Day?

At the celebrations on the occasion of this holiday, warm words are addressed to the soldiers who fulfilled their duty with dignity, and congratulations on Combat Veterans Day.

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Peaceful day, the sun is shining in the sky,
The wind plays through the leaves in the trees.
I'm on Veterans Day today
Congratulations on your silence.
The fighting has died down, the noise has ceased,
And only memory fights in a dream,
Fighting friends come with her,
That they were left on the wrong side.
Let him not know the actions of combat
Neither your son, nor your grandson, nor your brother,
You repaid your debt to your Motherland honestly,
Combat veteran, soldier.

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Happy holiday to you, veterans!
You have no equal in courage,
No one is stronger, no one is more courageous,
There are no more beautiful feats.
You are the support, the standard,
We extend our bow to you.
All the people, the country is proud,
There is so much to learn from you!
Let the sun shine brightly,
There will be peace on the planet
Your feat lives in our hearts
And will be remembered for centuries!

***
Let the emotional wounds not heal,
And the physical scars remain
We want to say “thank you,” veterans,
For fighting so bravely!
We want to wish you a lot of health,
As many clear days as possible for you,
And also pure happiness, great,
To make your soul warmer!

***
In the souls of our veterans
Bleeding wounds
Time helps them live,
The heart preserves memory.
On this holiday, frontline
On the day of battle courage,
I wish you guys
Live in the world and be yourself!

Congratulations on Combat Veterans Day

On July 1, 2020, Combat Veterans Day, former colleagues will remember the wars in which they participated and their fallen comrades; perform at schools, colleges and universities where lessons on courage are held.

Don’t forget to send your fellow soldiers, friends and family who took part in local wars and armed military conflicts, warm words of congratulations on this holiday.

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Hot spots, Kosovo, Afghanistan,
You won’t forget how you fought, veteran.
You risked your life
Protected and protected peace on earth!
I congratulate everyone who fought,
We mourn the fallen with peace and remember them all.
And I wish you to live to be a hundred years old,
Without knowing illness, sadness and troubles!

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To all combat veterans
I wish you good health,
So that your families value you
And they surrounded me with sincere love.

Let every person respect
Your merits in the face of the Fatherland,
And may your whole life be happy,
And everyone remembers your heroism!

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You've passed the battle points
In Afghanistan and Chechnya,
In Egypt, Syria, Lebanon,
Fighting for peace in war.

They honestly deserved their awards
For hard, backbreaking work.
Because they didn’t spare their lives,
In the Fatherland they call you heroes.

Thank you, dear veterans,
For dedicating your life to the fight,
We will not forget all your names,
And let your glory thunder everywhere!

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Those who have passed hot spots,
They celebrate their holiday today.
We congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts,
We bow our heads to you!
They saved the world, but they took risks,
How much strength, patience, and courage you have!
We wish you peace, goodness,
May you never encounter troubles in life.

***
There is a war going on, and not for an hour
Conflicts will not subside
Shots are heard everywhere
And somewhere people are dying.
All those who were in the battle,
We congratulate you on the holiday,
Who defended our fragile world -
All the battles and wars of the participants!
May you win the battle
And the roar of war died down,
You take care of your life,
Close and dear ones.

***
Thank you for your courage and strength,
For protecting us in difficult times!
May you live long, successfully and happily,
May all grievances and sorrows pass you by.
I wish you good health today,
Don't lose heart, never be upset.
May your hearts suddenly be warmed with love,
Your life will be good and beautiful.

The holiday, not marked in the state calendar, was designated by the military themselves and celebrated for the third time. Today in Russia there is still no date that would unite veterans of all military operations.
February 15 is the day of the internationalist warrior, but those who fought in Chechnya, Tajikistan, Moldova, and other hot spots within our former country do not fall here.

2. The mother of Evgeniy Rodionov, who died in Chechnya, Lyubov Vasilievna, came to congratulate the veterans on the holiday.

3. Let me remind you that Evgeniy Aleksandrovich Rodionov (May 23, 1977 - killed May 23, 1996, near the village of Bamut, Chechnya) - private in the Russian army. During the war, together with a group of colleagues, he spent a long time in captivity, subjected to cruel torture, refused the offer to change his faith in exchange for freedom, for which he was brutally killed. For many, Eugene became a symbol of courage, honor and loyalty. Posthumously awarded the Order of Courage and the Order of Glory to Russia.

4. There were no long and fiery speeches; after the mother’s words, veterans, wives and children laid flowers at the monument to the wars of internationalists.

5. Lyubov Vasilyevna stood at the monument for a long time...

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8. From the monument, the children and their families headed to the summer cafe.

9. Where the festive barbecue was already being prepared.

10. At one table, warriors of one country.

11. Alexey Pastukhov with his daughter and son.

12. For little ones there is a separate menu...

13. Yuri Trofimov

14. Photo for memory.

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16. Drawings from Afghan, made with a pen, were included in the book of memory of the Moscow region.

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19. Dmitry Prudnikov, holder of the St. George Cross. One of the meeting organizers.

20. We have something to remember and talk about.

21. Veterans also accept into their circle and at their table on July 1 those whose wars Russia refuses to recognize as wars. Not all participants in the conflicts were included in the register of veterans.
“What difference does it make how he received the bullet - with or without subsequent inclusion on the list,” the veterans are surprised. “We are waiting for everyone, including the soldiers whom the country has officially forgotten.”

22. 2009

23. 2010

24. 2011. Veteran's Day - TO BE!
Combat Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Russia. Outside the capital live fighters from Chechnya and Afghanistan, who are well-known, but also from Transnistria, the Baltic states, Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Baku, Fergana, and Tajikistan.
Such soldiers are rarely known. But bullets, wounds, dreams - they have in common. Now there is a general holiday.

On July 1, 2020, we honor those who fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya, in Latin America, Asia, Africa and other hot spots. The military personnel who took part in these companies meet with fellow soldiers and pay tribute to the memory of their comrades who died in battle.

At the celebrations in honor of the holiday, words of congratulations are heard on the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Wars.

Congratulations on the Day of Veterans of Combat Actions and Local Conflicts

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Happy Combat Veterans Day!
I wish you a lot of happiness in life.
Let everything be as in your plans and dreams,
It will come true in real life.

Let the family love you, but let everyone be friends
They give support, loyalty, respect.
Once again, happy holiday to you.
Know that you are worthy only of admiration!

***
You've passed the battle points
In Afghanistan and Chechnya,
In Egypt, Syria, Lebanon,
Fighting for peace in war.

They honestly deserved their awards
For hard, backbreaking work.
Because they didn’t spare their lives,
In the Fatherland they call you heroes.

Thank you, dear veterans,
For devoting your life to the fight.
We will not forget your names,
And let your glory thunder everywhere!

***
There were wars, there were victims,
Many were carried away by death,
Never believe words =
Everything that happened has passed.

In the souls of our veterans
Bleeding wounds
Time helps them live,
The heart preserves memory.

On this holiday, frontline
On the day of battle courage,
I wish you guys
Live in the world and be yourself.

Poems dedicated to the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Wars

Although this holiday is not yet on the official calendar of memorable dates, it has been celebrated throughout the country for several years. It is intended to remind us all of the participants in combat operations living next to us, and those who are no longer nearby.

Military personnel and war veterans lay wreaths at monuments of military valor and glory, and lessons in courage are held in schools and universities. Of course, the heroes deserve our congratulations on Combat Veterans Day. And may our veterans live peacefully, feeling our care and due respect!

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Congratulations, veterans,
For your honor and valor!
In battles you received wounds,
But they didn't sell their soul.

You fought until the end
You didn't give up in battles,
So what will the country please?
Are you left alone?

We wish you a lot of health,
Today's big victories,
May the road be long
And there will be no more troubles here.

***
Peaceful day, the sun is shining in the sky,
The wind plays through the leaves in the trees.
I'm on Veterans Day today
Congratulations on your silence.

The fighting has died down, the noise has ceased,
And only memory fights in a dream,
Fighting friends come with her,
What remained in someone else's war.

Let him not know the actions of combat
Neither your son, nor your grandson, nor your brother,
You repaid your debt to your Motherland honestly,
Combat veteran, soldier.

***
In difficult times, in wartime
You were facing the enemy.
And that mortal path is not easy,
You kept the line straight.

You fought for freedom
I was not afraid of bullets, shells,
All the troubles of war
I walked by only with the thought: “We must!”

We need children to live
In a peaceful, quiet, good hour.
You have served us well,
Congratulations today!

Congratulations in verse on Combat Veterans Day

Don’t forget to congratulate your friends and family who took part in the battles with warm words on the occasion of the Day of Participants in Combat Actions and Local Conflicts. This can be done in poetry and prose.

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Happy Veterans Day to those today,
That the look of war is known for sure first-hand!
The country respects you for your exploits,
For your strong-willed, brave, powerful character.

Thank you for your courage and strength,
For protecting us in difficult times.
May you live long, successfully and happily,
May all grievances and sorrows pass you by.

I wish you good health,
Don't lose heart, never be upset.
Let your hearts be warmed with love,
Life will become a good and beautiful fairy tale.

***
Happy Combat Veterans Day!
You protected from enemy attack
The expanse of fields, forests and native rivers.
May life give you peace and happiness!

Everything will be very good in fate,
May your family and friends love you very much.
And let the roar of war go away forever,
And may all your days be just peaceful!

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Glory and honor to veterans
For courage, courage and boldness,
May the Lord continue to protect you,
Appreciates your dedication and maturity!

Our gratitude is warm
Let it warm you everywhere,
To glory a bright wing
Cover you, songs sounded!

So that your health does not let you down,
And friends always surrounded you.
So that new happiness comes,
And you will not know pain and sadness.

***
Today is a day full of pride, courage,
There is respect in the air...
Putting on a jacket with orders,
The veteran is sad in his own way.

He is sad about his exploits, tasks,
For comrades who died with courage in battle,
He's drowning in memories
Carefully keeping your dream.

And on a day so significant, special,
I wish him peace, kindness,
For life to be good
So that he doesn't get into trouble.

***
There is a war going on, and not for an hour
Conflicts will not subside
Shots are heard everywhere
And somewhere people are dying.

All those who were in the fight
We congratulate you on the holiday,
Who defended our fragile world,
All the battles and wars of the participants!

May you win the battle
And the roar of war died down,
You take care of your life,
Close and dear ones.

***
I would like eternal peace to come
On a whole huge planet.
Fighting for peace, you spared no effort,
So that our children can grow up without wars.

We hasten to congratulate all veterans,
Your feat becomes more valuable only with age!
May the wounds of the soul be healed forever,
Love and kindness will be with you.

Since 2009, this holiday has been called “Day of Remembrance and Sorrow of Combat Veterans.” This is a day of remembrance for everyone who fought for our country, no matter in what wars and armed conflicts, fulfilling their duty.

If your friends are far from you now, it doesn’t matter. Thanks to modern means of communication, you can send congratulations on Combat Veterans Day to anywhere in the country.

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For those who went into battle, leaving fears behind,
For those who defended their family, country, themselves,
For those who have long since atoned for their sins before the Lord,
For those who risked their lives, loving their country.

Let me congratulate you on a wonderful holiday!
May you have many more of them throughout your life.
Forget everything that's blood red in your memory
All that remains is... Well, we will remember you!

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Veterans are our pride and glory,
Your holiday has come, glorious heroes!
Let health protect your years,
And any adversity passes by.
Let family and friends support you more than once,
Life gives you its joy every hour,
We will bow our knees before you,
For being able to save our fragile world!

Congratulations on Combat Veterans Day in prose

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Dear combat veterans, internationalist warriors! We cordially congratulate you on your holiday. It was installed as a sign of the deepest respect for Russians who performed their official duties outside their country.

This holiday is a symbol of admiration for those who, risking their own lives, helped friendly peoples defend the freedom and independence of their states. Thank you and low regards! We sincerely wish you good health, happiness and prosperity!

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Dear warriors, dear veterans! We bow to the feat of people who honorably carried out combat missions in hot spots and zones of armed conflict. We are proud of you, paying tribute to our deep respect to soldiers, sergeants, officers, and all those who showed courage, bravery, courage and true patriotism. Happy holiday! May the sky above your head always be peaceful!