On this day

On this day

Russian-Chinese Treaty of Aigun concluded

28 May 1858

16 (28) May, 1858 in Aigun, Russia and China "... by mutual agreement, for the eternal mutual friendship between the two countries and for the benefit of their citizens ..." concluded the Treaty of Aigun.

Border Guard Service Day

28 May 1994

On May 28th, Russia celebrates the Day of the Border Guard Service. This commemorative date was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, No. 1011, dated May 23rd, 1994, "in order to revive the historical traditions of Russia and its border troops".