 Unlike border guards of many other countries, Soviet Border Troops were a centralized force including also the maritime border guard units (i.e., a coast guard).Following the collapse of the Soviet Union,the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia was created on December 30, 1993 as a separate government agency.The agency retained some old traditions, most notably the dark green-coloured uniform and "Border Guarder's Day" (an official holiday commemorated by celebrations of ex-servicemen).