Happy February 23: retro postcards with the Day of the Soviet Army, heartfelt congratulations for the soldiers of the Soviet Army

Every year on February 23, Russia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. For many years on this day, first of all, those who served in the army or are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the country are honored. Especially for the celebration "Izvestia" has prepared beautiful postcards and greetings on February 23, which can be shared on the eve of the holiday.

Soviet retro postcards on February 23rd

Traditions of the holiday were formed gradually.

After the Great Patriotic War February 23rd began to celebrate even more solemnly.

Postcards with the Day of the Soviet Army

Mass production of postcards dedicated to the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy, began in the mid-1950s.

The familiar name - Defender of the Fatherland Day - the holiday received in 1995.

Congratulations on February 23 in prose for those who served

"Dear soldier, today is truly your holiday, be a faithful son of your Fatherland, with pride and courage to protect the peace and quiet of your homeland. We wish you bogatyr health, success, love and fulfillment of dreams."

"From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on the Defender of the Fatherland Day! I wish you kindness, steadfastness of character, prosperity and only solvable tasks! Be a man to the end and do not fear any difficulties!"

"They say that a man is born twice: the first time - when he comes into the world, and the second - when he realizes what he is for. We congratulate you, dear military men, and thank you for your honorable calling to protect the Fatherland, to give us a peaceful life now and guarantee peace in the future! We wish you home warmth and comfort, health, happiness and love".

The best congratulations for those who served in the army of Russia

"Today is a significant day for Russia. Congratulations on the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland! The honor and dignity of a soldier always remain the highest measure of a real man's character. Let the skills of a soldier acquired in the army be necessary only in the peaceful field! Success, health, prosperity!"

"Dear men! Today February 23 is a holiday of valor, courage and military glory. Stand always on guard of your beloved Motherland and be worthy successors of great ancestors' feats. Always show your sons an example of courage, steadfastness and loyalty to the Fatherland. Good health and peaceful skies to you!"

Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day: cards and words of gratitude for the soldiers of the SVO

"Dear our hero, defender, soldier! We congratulate you on February 23! We wish you good health, courage and strength. Let your mom's smile and prayer warm and protect you in the most difficult days. Thank you for freedom and peace!"

"With the holiday of the best people - with the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland we heartily congratulate! Let me express my deep gratitude for patient courage, daily valor, unparalleled bravery and with infinite respect to wish - keep it up, dear defenders! On your strong shoulders holds the tranquility of the entire Russian people - bow to you!"

"Dear defenders of our country! On February 23, your professional holiday, we wish you to win many victories not only in the professional sphere, but also in your personal life! Win the hearts of loved ones, give tenderness and passion beloved, care and support for children and parents! Let there be a lot of warmth, kindness and, of course, love in your life! Happy February 23rd, dear ones!"