This day in Russian history - Today, on the Day of Remembrance of Orthodox Soldiers, we remember one of the leaders of the Union of the Russian People, Count E.I. Konovnitsyntranslated

In 1769, during the war between Russia and Turkey and Poland, a decision was made on the feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist to commemorate all Orthodox soldiers who were killed on the battlefield for the Faith, the Tsar and the Fatherland.