In Moscow thundered salute in honour of Day of the frontier guard. This year the service is celebrating the 102nd year since the Foundation. The pandemic coronavirus all of the traditional event was canceled, but the fireworks have decided to arrange.
In the sky over the capital produced about two thousand of fireworks. Shots produced 72 installation, located on Poklonnaya hill. The sky was painted about fifty types of fireworks, their dome has reached three hundred meters in diameter, and the height was more than five hundred meters.
Earlier the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on air of TV channel “Russia 24” congratulated border guards with their professional holiday. The head of state noted that it faces critical challenges, as in the world there are many threats and risks. The Russian leader drew attention to the fact that on the territory of the state in the first place it is impossible to prevent the infiltration of international terrorists and criminals. You have to develop border infrastructure to improve the operational, personnel and technical capabilities.
Putin said that the defenders of Russia’s borders — a courageous and brave people protecting the security of the homeland and our citizens. The border guard service of Russia — a rich and glorious history, the President stressed.
the Head of state noted that in recent years the guards have not once proved their high professionalism adequately performed, even the most complex tasks. Vladimir Putin said that the country will always remember those who died on duty, did not spare himself, defending his people and Homeland.
