Air Force Day Celebrations in Ekaterinburg featured a mass rally, skydiving displays, and the unveiling of a monument to a military leader
In the cities of Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Tagil, Russia, the Day of the Airborne Forces was celebrated on August 2, 2025, as part of the nationwide observance. This day marks the 95th anniversary of the Airborne Troops, honoring their high training, military skills, and traditions.
In Yekaterinburg, the celebrations included official greetings and commemorations. The acting governor, Denis Pavlovich, delivered a speech, and a grand column march took place through the city center, involving VDV veterans, their families, and concerned citizens. The march ended at the Russian Army Square, where a ceremonial wreath-laying at the "Black Tulip" monument occurred.
Paratroopers performed demonstration jumps over the Historical Garden at 9:15 am, and a festive meeting took place at the Russian Army Square. Users can access these updates by subscribing to the Telegram channels "Yekaterinburg Reading" and "Our Nizhny Tagil".
Regarding Nizhny Tagil, while specific events or news related to the celebration were not immediately available, there is contextual information about Russian military losses in the broader Sverdlovsk region, where both cities are located. This includes commemorative acts such as installing portraits of fallen fighters in public institutions.
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In Yekaterinburg, a memorial stone was opened in honor of General Grachev in the square along the Eastern Street. Members of Nikolai Grachev's family were present at the event.
The Day of the Airborne Forces is a significant occasion, not only in Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Tagil but across Russia. It highlights the paratroopers' role and valor, especially within the context of ongoing special military operations. President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to personnel and veterans, emphasizing the continuation of their legacy in current military operations.
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- In Yekaterinburg, the sports event "Paratroopers' demonstration jumps" took place over the Historical Garden at 9:15 am as part of the Day of the Airborne Forces celebrations.
- Although specific sports events related to the Day of the Airborne Forces were not immediately available for Nizhny Tagil, the city is known for its popular annual military and sports exhibition, "Army Games" in the broader Sverdlovsk region.
