Putin signed a decree on the celebration of the Day of Military and Political Bodies on May 15.

On March 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree establishing the Day of Military-Political Bodies in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Now a new professional holiday will be celebrated annually on May 15th.

"To establish the Day of Military-Political Bodies in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and celebrate it on May 15," the text of the decree, which is published on the official Internet portal of legal information, says.

In addition, this date is officially included in the list of memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The decree comes into force from the date of its signing.

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