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2002: Holiday declared a weekend
Since 2002, Defender of the Fatherland Day has been declared a day off.
1995: Defender of the Fatherland Day
Since 1995, the holiday became known as Defender of the Fatherland Day.
1946: Soviet Army and Navy Day
After the end of World War II in 1946, the holiday received an updated name - Day of the Soviet Army and Navy.
1922: Red Army and Navy Day
On the fourth anniversary of the Red Army, the holiday received a new name - Day of the Red Army and Navy.
1919: Red Gift Day
The anniversary of the battles of the first Red Army units with German troops.