Midkhat Shagiakhmetov congratulated special forces units on their professional holiday

October 4 is the Day of Special Forces units. The commemorative date was established by the decree of the President of Russia dated May 31, 2006. For more than 70 years, army special forces have been playing a special role in ensuring the security of the country and defending our national interests.

I sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday!

The history of the special forces is a chronicle of unprecedented feats, bravery and self–sacrifice. Special forces soldiers in the most difficult and unusual situations show the highest level of training, fortitude and loyalty to duty. You keep the peace of the whole country, you are ready at any moment to ward off a threat from any enemy.

I wish all veterans of the special forces and those in the ranks good health, nerves of steel, endurance and continued good luck in carrying out combat missions. 

Let each task be on your shoulder, and protect your friend's shoulder from troubles and blunders. Wish you new successes in the service for the benefit of our Fatherland! 

Sincerely, Midkhat Shagiakhmetov

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan