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The Day of the Formation of the Kuban Cossack Army was celebrated in Krasnodar
- The Cossacks celebrate two holidays at the same time - the day of the creation of the Kuban Cossack army and the Protection of the Holy Mother of God. The Cossacks sincerely believed that the Mother of God would come to the rescue in difficult times and protect and defend them from adversity. The intercession of the Heavenly Army has always been the strongest support for the Cossacks. Faith was a reliable support in battle, the Cossacks were not afraid of anything. This is the foundation of the victories of the Kuban Cossacks, continuing the glorious history of their ancestors," said Alexander Vlasov.
After the solemn liturgy held in the Military Cathedral of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky, Alexander Vlasov awarded the Cossacks. For their contribution to the patriotic education of youth, the mentors of the cadet corps and the atamans of the Cossack society were awarded the medals "Prince Grigory Potemkin" and "Ataman Zakhary Chepega". For personal courage, loyalty and valor demonstrated in the performance of combat missions in defense of the interests of the Russian and Kuban Cossacks, the medal "Ataman Anton Golovaty" was awarded to Cossacks who participated in special combat operations: commanders of detachments and battalions; . Three Cossacks were awarded the medal "Veteran of the Kuban Cossack Army".
The Governor of Krasnodar Krai expressed gratitude to the commander of the BARS-1 volunteer detachment and the deputy chief of staff for the exemplary performance of official duties and the high professionalism demonstrated in the performance of official and combat missions.
It is believed that the Kuban Cossack Host was founded on October 14, 1696. At that time, the Khopersky Regiment was created - the oldest of the regiments that were part of the Caucasian Linear Cossack Host. It participated in the Azov campaign of Peter the Great, the press service of the Krasnodar Territory administration recalls.