Defender of the Fatherland Day Defender of the Fatherland Day is a holiday on February 23 and focuses on the achievements of military forces and veterans. - презентация

1 Defender of the Fatherland Day Defender of the Fatherland Day is a holiday on February 23 and focuses on the achievements of military forces and veterans.

2 Vladimir Lenin signed a decree for the creation of the Bolshevik Red Army on January 15, In 1938, Soviet history books claimed that the Red Army won a battle against Germany On February 23, There was no evidence to this claim so the Russian Parliament took it out from being one of their holidays, in During that day many events takes place including parades of veterans.

3 Names In 1919, it was known as Red Army Day In 1923, it was officially named the Day of the Red Army and the Navy In 1949, it was renamed Soviet Army and Navy Day In 2002, it was renamed Defender of the Fatherland Day

4 What it could be known as? February 23 is considered Mens day. This is because the men are obligated to severe in the military. Women often give presents to their male relatives. Even if they never served in the military. Russian authorities organize small parades for the soldiers.

5 Uniforms Military dress and styles have gone through changes over times. It is designed to be distinctive and display the culture.

6 Gifts Women often give gifts like socks, cologne, or watches. Women cook or plan celebratory dinners Kids give cards to there male teachers Flower and chocolates are not usually given as gifts

7 Thank you for the attention! Try to be the real friend and the real defender of your family and your Motherland!