A former paratrooper dips into a fountain during the celebration of the Day of Airborne Troops in Moscow's Gorky Central Rest and Recreation Park.02.08.2012#1200463
Former paratroopers engage in the arm wrestling competition on Paratroopers' Day, in Primorsky Park, Krestovsky Island, St. Petersburg.02.08.2012#1200462
Former paratroopers engage in the tug-of-war competition on Paratroopers' Day, in Primorsky Park, Krestovsky Island, St. Petersburg.02.08.2012#1200461
A former paratrooper bathes in a fountain on Paratroopers' Day, in Moscow's Gorky Park.02.08.2012#1200459
Former paratrooper bathing in a fountain while celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200158
Former paratroopers seen standing on the fountain edge while celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200157
A former paratrooper during the ceremony of laying flowers at the Eternal Flame in the Field of Mars, St.Petersburg, on the Day of Airborne Troops.02.08.2012#1200156
A former paratrooper before a procession held in Saint Petersburg's central Palace Square to celebrate the Day of Airborne Troops.02.08.2012#1200155
A former paratrooper watches an exhibition performance of parachuters at the celebration of the Day of Airborne Troops in Maritime Victory Park on Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg.02.08.2012#1200154
Paratroopers giving an exhibition performance on Airborne Forces Day at the Russian Exhibition Center in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200153
Former paratroopers seen beside the Friendship of Nations fountain while celebrating Airborne Forces Day on the premises of the Russian Exhibition Center in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200152
Former paratroopers baything in a fountain weight while celebrating Airborne Forces Day on Red Square in Moscow02.08.2012#1200099
Former paratroopers engaged in arm-wrestling while celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200080
Former paratrooper with a child on his shoulders, celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200070
Former paratrooper bathing in a fountain while celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200069
Former paratrooper seen on the fountain fence, celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200066
Former paratroopers crashing the water-melon while celebrating Airborne Forces Day at the Gorki Park in Moscow.02.08.2012#1200064
Little girl sitting on the cobblestones of the Red Square during Airborne Forces Day celebrations in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199995
Paratroopers on Red Square as they move from the Prophet Elijah Church in China-town during Airborne Forces Day celebrations.02.08.2012#1199994
Paratroopers walking in a religious procession from the Prohet Elijah Church in China-town to Red Square while celebrating Airborne Forces Day in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199992
Former paratroopers lifting weight while celebrating Airborne Forces Day on Red Square in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199991
Former paratrooper lifting weight while celebrating Airborne Forces Day on Red Square in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199989
Former paratroopes lifting weight while celebrating Airborne Forces Day on Red Square in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199987
Paratrooper walking in a religious procession from the Prophet Elijah Church in China-town to Red Square while celebrating Airborne Forces Day in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199985
Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov, Commander-in-Chief of the Airborne Forces, seen on Red Square during Airborne Forces Day celebrations in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199982
A paratrooper with a flag during the celebrations of the Airborne Troops Day in Red Square, Moscow.02.08.2012#1199791
Paratroopers parade in Red Square during the celebrations of the Airborne Troops Day in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199790
A teenager wearing the airborne uniform during the celebrations of the Airborne Troops Day in Red Square, Moscow.02.08.2012#1199789
Colonel-General Vladimir Shamanov, Commander of the Airborne Forces, addresses servicemen at the celebrations of the Airborne Troops Day in Red Square, Moscow.02.08.2012#1199788
Paratroopers parade in Red Square during the celebrations of the Airborne Troops Day in Moscow.02.08.2012#1199787