Putin Marks Defender Of The Motherland Day In Moscow

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 23: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier to mark the Defender of the Fatheland Day on February 23, 2015 in central Moscow, Russia. Originally known as 'Red Army Day' and later observed as 'Soviet Army and Navy Day', it was decreed a state holiday in 2002 after being renamed 'Defender of the Motherland Day'. The holiday marks the foundation of Red Army in 1918 and focuses on achievements of military forces and veterans. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)