October 9 declared Day of Defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet forces in Battle for Caucasus (1943) 2020-07-31 15:25:00 Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Introducing Amendments to Article 1 of the Federal Law On Days of Combat Glory and Commemorable Dates in Russia.” The Federal Law has established a new day in Russia’s combat glory: October 9 as the Day of the Defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet forces in the Battle for the Caucasus (1943). The institution of a new day in Russia’s combat glory is aimed at perpetuating the memory of this historical event and will promote friendly relations between the people of the Caucasus.