Belarus celebrates the Day of the Fatherland defenders and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus. On the occasion, the Museum of the Great Patriotic war organized a large-scale congratulatory program. It includes a literature meeting with representatives of the Belarus Writers' Union, a show of the cult-favorite movie "Officers", special excursions and presentation of an exposition "Army born by October". A hundred exhibits tell about the roots of the army which won World War – II, beginning of military careers of outstanding war lords, their success in great battles.