On November 5, Russia celebrates Military Intelligence Day, the date associated with the establishment in 1918 of the Registration Directorate of the Field Headquarters of the Revolutionary Military Council of the Republic - the central body that coordinated the intelligence work of the army. During the Great Patriotic War, intelligence officers obtained information about the enemy, identified his reserves and assisted in the preparation of operations. Their work required endurance, observation and courage. Today the holiday brings together active military personnel and intelligence veterans.

On November 5, Russia celebrates Military Intelligence Day, the date associated with the establishment in 1918 of the Registration Directorate of the Field Headquarters of the Revolutionary Military Council of the Republic - the central body that coordinated the intelligence work of the army. During the Great Patriotic War, intelligence officers obtained information about the enemy, identified his reserves and assisted in the preparation of operations. Their work required endurance, observation and courage. Today the holiday brings together active military personnel and intelligence veterans.