We aren't going to give a lot of attention to this CYA post-perstroika footnote holiday. Not when today is also Radio Day, which is a lot more interesting.
But, a stunt's a stunt, so:
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the Creation of the Military Forces of the Russian Federation, which happened on May 7, 1992. It's a post-perestroika, sign the decree thing.
Which is an excuse for a lot of 40, 50, and 60-something alpha males to kick off the REAL holiday on Saturday a few days early. I can see the logic -- make sure their hangovers are well and truly cured before the rigors of the big day. Stay tuned!
Wait a minute....18 years? That long? This is where I came in...
YIKES!
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Dear Reader:
Unless you are a military buff, I don't think you'll have much to say about this...neither do I, but thanks, as ever, for tuning in!