“Today is the Day of the Ground Forces of Russia.

And I sincerely congratulate the veterans and personnel on their professional holiday, ”Medvedev is quoted by TASS.

He clarified that the Ground Forces demonstrate a high level of training, accurately and smoothly carry out the assigned tasks, this makes it possible to effectively and timely prevent many threats.

Medvedev stressed that Russian soldiers and officers have always honorably performed their military duty, have shown steadfastness, courage and dedication. 

Earlier it was reported that almost 130 thousand recruits will be sent to the army in the autumn draft.