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October 9 declared Day of Defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet forces in Battle for Caucasus (1943)

July 31, 2020

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Introducing Amendments to Article 1 of the Federal Law On Days of Combat Glory and Commemorable Dates in Russia.”

The Federal Law has established a new day in Russia’s combat glory: October 9 as the Day of the Defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet forces in the Battle for the Caucasus (1943).

The institution of a new day in Russia’s combat glory is aimed at perpetuating the memory of this historical event and will promote friendly relations between the people of the Caucasus.

July 31, 2020