August 2 Russia marks Airborne Troops Day. In recent years the authorities have been trying to make meetings of former comrade-in-arms civilized and organize their meetings in Gorky Park, Sokolniki, Izmailovo, Poklonnaya Hill and the All-Russian Exhibition Center. There will be concerts, performances, shows, food and drinks. Air landing equipment will be demonstrated.
A ceremony is planned at Suvorov Square in memory of paratroopers who have died in the line of duty. Then, at the Novodevichy, Kuntsevsky and Troyekurovskoye military cemeteries Airborne units will pay tribute to the commanders of airborne troops and veterans. Later, the event will move to Ilyinka Street and Red Square, where a prayer service will be held.
