This day in Russian history and the History of the world.

February 23

February 23, 1928: Defender of the Fatherland Day, Russia.

Defender of the Fatherland Day is observed in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and some other countries of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States).

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February 23, 1988: Russian (Soviet) figure skaters Natalya Bestemianova and Andrei Bukin won XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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