Soviet Occupation Day is observed in Georgia on February 25 each year, commemorating the entry of the Red Army into Tbilisi in 1921, which led to the establishment of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. The day was officially established in 2010 by Presidential Decree and was first observed in 2011, following the example of other former Soviet republics like Latvia. Various memorial events take place, including flying national flags at half-mast to honor the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who suffered and died due to political repressions under the Communist regime. The observance is supported by the Georgian parliament and reflects a significant period in the country's history.