By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/mens-day-celebrated-russia-republics-former-soviet-union Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Men’s Day’ celebrated in Russia, several former Soviet Republics Nation Feb 24, 2014 5:18 PM EDT A Belarus Interior Ministry special forces soldier demonstrates his ability to sustain a blow pic.twitter.com/LS838TSf67 — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 24, 2014 During a competition to celebrate the Defenders of the Fatherland Day, a Belarusian soldier takes a severe blow. Also known as “Men’s Day” — somewhat similar to Father’s Day — the late-February Russian holiday is celebrated in several former Republics, including Ukraine and Belarus. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
A Belarus Interior Ministry special forces soldier demonstrates his ability to sustain a blow pic.twitter.com/LS838TSf67 — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 24, 2014 During a competition to celebrate the Defenders of the Fatherland Day, a Belarusian soldier takes a severe blow. Also known as “Men’s Day” — somewhat similar to Father’s Day — the late-February Russian holiday is celebrated in several former Republics, including Ukraine and Belarus. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now