... near Pskov and Narva. However, modern historians question this fact, noting that the Red Army was not yet fully formed as a military unit at that time. Nevertheless, by the 1920s, the holiday had already taken root in public life, and following the Great Patriotic War (World War II), it gained even greater significance as a day honoring all defenders of the country. In 1949, it was renamed the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy, and after the collapse of the USSR in 1993, it became known as Defender of the Fatherland ...

On February 2, Russia celebrates the Day of Military Glory, the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Stalingrad. This battle became a turning point in the Great Patriotic War, breaking the strategic plans of Nazi Germany. How did the Red Army encircle Paulus's 6th Army, why did the heroism of Soviet soldiers go down in history, and what significance does this victory have today? The Day of the Defeat of German Troops ...

... Over 75 years of confrontation, India and Pakistan have already engaged in several wars (in 1947-1948, 1965, 1971, and 1999) and have experienced numerous border crises... ... Nationalist leadership in Delhi often employs tough rhetoric against Pakistan to bolster patriotic sentiment and divert attention from internal disagreements. For instance,... ... involving aviation, artillery, and armored vehicles, after which, under the pressure of great powers, the parties would realize the risk of further escalation and halt. While...