Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops hug as they celebrate the Paratroopers' Day, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299933
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops bows at the Eternal Flame on the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) during the Paratroopers' Day celebration, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299931
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops with a child lay flowers at the Eternal Flame on the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) during the Paratroopers' Day celebration, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299929
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops lays flowers at the Eternal Flame on the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) during the Paratroopers' Day celebration, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299928
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops lays flowers at the Eternal Flame on the Field of Mars (Marsovo Pole) during the Paratroopers' Day celebration, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299927
Russian paratroopers drive along the street as they celebrate the Paratroopers' Day, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299900
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops celebrate the Paratroopers' Day, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299899
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops celebrate the Paratroopers' Day, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299898
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops is pictured on a motorcycle during the Paratroopers' Day celebration, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299891
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops with his family celebrate the Paratroopers' Day, in Krasnodar, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299890
Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov pose for a group photo with paratrooper during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299887
People watch as Russian paratroopers perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299851
A Russian paratrooper poses for a selfie with his family during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299832
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops sits on a bench during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299827
A tattoo reading "None but us" is pictured as former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops celebrate the Paratroopers' Day at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299825
A statue has a blue beret on its head as former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops celebrate the Paratroopers' Day at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299822
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops talks with a woman as they rest during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299816
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops puts on a blue beret on a statue in a fountain during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299814
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops hug in a fountain during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299813
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops jumps in a fountain during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Gorky park, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299810
Commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov attends a religious procession from the Prophet Elijah Cathedral to Red Square during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299793
Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Dionysius and Commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov attend a religious procession from the Prophet Elijah Cathedral to Red Square during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299794
Commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov attends a religious procession from the Prophet Elijah Cathedral to Red Square during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299792
Commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov, centre, arrives at Red Square during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299791
A Russian paratrooper carries a cross during a religious procession as a part of the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299790
People watch as Russian paratroopers perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299783
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Lenin square in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299780
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Lenin square in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299779
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Lenin square in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299778
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops pose for a photo as they attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Lenin square in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299776
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops pose for a photo as they attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Lenin square in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299775
Russian paratroopers march during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299774
Russian paratroopers march during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299773
Russian paratroopers perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299770
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299769
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299768
Russian paratroopers perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Red Square, in Moscow, Russia. Russia's Airborne Troops (Blue Berets) celebrate their professional holiday on August 2, the Day of Elijah the Prophet, their Patron.02.08.2020#6299766
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299765
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299764
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299763
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299762
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299761
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299760
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299756
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299755
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299754
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops attend the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299753
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299749
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299748
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299747
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299746
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299745
Former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops perform during the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299744
A couple wearing airborne's caps and frocks attends the Paratroopers' Day celebration at Mikhailovskaya embankment in Novosibirsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299740
A honour guard stands at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists on the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299737
A boy poses for a photo with former servicemen of Russian Airborne troops atop a BMD-1 airborne tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle following a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists marking the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299732
A man puts flowers on a BMD-1 airborne tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle during a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists marking the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299730
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops salutes as he attends a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists marking the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299726
A former serviceman of Russian Airborne troops attends a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists marking the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299725
Former servicemen of Airborne troops attend a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Soldiers-Internationalists marking the Paratroopers' Day in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.02.08.2020#6299724
