Over 200 servicepeople and civilians who have demonstrated exceptional courage and heroism will attend the event, to be held in the Grand Kremlin Palace's St George Hall. Participants will include Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of the Russian Federation, holders of the Order of St George, and recipients of three or more Orders of Courage.
The tradition of honouring Heroes of the Fatherland was reinstated in 2013 at the President's directive.