On promulgated by the Kremlin press service protocol frames participants greeting shares on the occasion of the Heroes of the Fatherland Day congratulations to President Dmitri Utkin took the commander unit and his deputy, – commanders famous Russian PMCs Wagner. on his chest – Gold stars for Palmyra.
Heroes of the Fatherland Day Celebration restores the pre-revolutionary tradition of Knights of St. George's Day, commemorated 9 December. AT 2016 year presidential reception was held in the Kremlin's St. George Hall. As reported on the official website of the Administration, “invited to the reception more 300 military and civilian, have shown exceptional courage and heroism. Among the participants Heroes of the Soviet Union, heroes of Russia, Holders of the Order of Glory and Cavaliers of the Order of St. George”.
Protocol video Kremlin reception in honor of the Heroes of the Fatherland 9 December 2016 year put an end to conspiracy. Among the guests at the celebration of the heroes in the frame got Dmitri Utkin, better known as the Wagner and the commander of the same name by PMC, seen in the Donbas and in Syria.
With reference to the heroes, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. He finished his speech toast:
“I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of the invited and all our heroes, which, of course, simply can not accommodate this hall. I wish you all good health and peace. Each of you has entered its, but a bright page in the history of Russia”, results statement “Fontanka”.
Dmitri Utkin, call “Wagner”. Reserve officer, to 2013 year - the commander of the 700 th separate special forces detachment 2nd Separate Brigade of Spetsnaz GRU Defense. After transfer to the reserve worked in the Moran Security Group, He participated in the Syrian expedition “Slavic housing” at 2013 year. FROM 2014 year - the commander of your own units, that he received the call sign code name “Wagner PMCs”.
for the SPN! May God grant you health commander