Day of the Special Operations Forces in 2023: the history and traditions of the holiday
In this material, you will find out when this date appeared on the calendar, where the expression “polite people” was born from and what they usually give as gifts for Special Operations Forces Day

Effectively, without unnecessary human losses, small military contingents in Our Country are called upon to solve specific problems. In honor of the servicemen in the Special Operations Forces, a memorable date has been approved, which is celebrated annually in our country.

We figure out when the next Special Operations Forces Day will be celebrated in 2023 and remember the traditions of the holiday.

When will Special Operations Forces Day be celebrated in 2023?

Памятный день в календаре ВС РФ появилась в 2015 году. Дата не переходящая: все, кто имеет отношение к этой категории вооруженных сил, отмечают праздник ежегодно February 27

Указ об установлении профессиональных праздников и памятных дней в ВС РФ президент подписал в 2006 году. На смену некоторым воинским праздникам, которые отмечали в Советском Союзе, пришли новые. В их числе и День Сил специальных операций. Само структурное подразделение появилось, кстати, ненамного раньше — в 2009 году, в ходе военной реформы.

Interesting Facts

History of Special Operations Forces Day

In 2009, the Directorate of Special Operations was created at the General Staff, which three years later was transformed into the Command of the Special Operations Forces. Soon the SOF acquired land, air and sea services. 

«Боевое крещение» российских Сил СО произошло в 2014 году. Их привлекли к обеспечению безопасности при проведении зимних Олимпийских и Паралимпийских игр в Сочи, участвовали в антитеррористической борьбе на Северном Кавказе, а затем и во время общественно-политических действий в Крыму. 

The work of the SOF during the “Crimean Spring” led to the emergence of the stable expression “polite people.” By February 27, 2014, the MTR took control of all strategic facilities on the peninsula. Therefore, this day was chosen for a memorable date in the calendar of holidays of the Armed Forces of the Federation.

Traditions of Special Operations Forces Day

The case when the traditions of a military holiday are just beginning to take shape. Considering that the activities of the SOF are partly secret, it is unlikely to meet them with flags on the square. 

День Сил спецопераций в 2023 году будут отмечать многие, имеющие отношение к схожим структурам. И ветераны советских специальных подразделений «Альфа» и «Вымпел», и участники специальных операций современности.

Popular questions and answers

There is little information about Special Operations Forces Day: military units of this kind do not favor excessive popularity. More information about the holiday and the people who celebrate it can be gleaned from our answers.

What is the popular name for the holiday?

Day of polite people. By the way, this term has become widespread and is often used in relation to all military personnel.

Where is the Special Purpose Center of the Ministry of Defense located?

The center is based in the village of Kubinka-2 near Moscow. In March 2013, the construction of a special center began there, which is designed for 500 special forces soldiers undergoing contract service. In addition to the Kubinka-2 Center, this structure also includes the Senezh Special Training Center, the 561st Emergency Rescue Center, and the Specialist Training Center.

Who leads the Special Operations Forces and the Heroes of Our Country from this unit?

Руководителями ССО были полковник Олег Мартьянов, генерал-лейтенанты Алексей Дюмин и Александр Матовников. С 2018 года ССО руководит генерал-майор Валерий Флюстиков. Героями России в рядах ССО стали восемь человек, в том числе двое — Александр Прохоренко и Алексей Гойняк — посмертно.

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