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- Officials in Yoshkar-Ola marked the 96th anniversary of the formation of the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) on August 2, 2026.
- The anniversary commemorates the official establishment of the Airborne Forces in 1930.
- The event serves as a primary point of engagement between the military and the civilian population in the Republic of Mari El.
Officials in Yoshkar-Ola marked the 96th anniversary of the formation of the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) on August 2, 2026. The event involved commemorative activities and public gatherings to honor the military branch’s history and personnel, according to reports from the local government authority portal.
The anniversary commemorates the official establishment of the Airborne Forces in 1930. The celebrations in Yoshkar-Ola included ceremonies designed to recognize the contributions of current and former paratroopers, as detailed by the regional administration.
The event serves as a primary point of engagement between the military and the civilian population in the Republic of Mari El. According to the government portal, the activities focused on patriotic education and the preservation of military traditions within the region.
Local authorities organized the festivities to highlight the role of the VDV in national security. The 96th anniversary events in Yoshkar-Ola followed a standard protocol of military honors and public tributes typical for this annual observance across Russian cities.