The regime of the Counter-Terrorist Operation (CTO) in the Chechen Republic, introduced in 1999, was canceled on April 16, 2009 on behalf of President Vladimir Putin.
On April 16, one of the main holidays is celebrated in the Chechen Republic — the Day of the Abolition of the Counter-Terrorist Operation (CTO) regime. The abolition of the anti-terrorist operation regime became an event of great importance for the Chechen people.
This day, by decree of the head of the Chechen Republic, was declared the Day of Peace and a day off from work.
«By order of the President of the Russian Federation, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee changed the organization of anti-terrorist activities in the Chechen Republic. From 00:00 on April 16, the chairman of the Committee, the director of the FSB of Russia, Alexander Bortnikov, canceled the order to establish the territory of the republic as a zone for anti-terrorist operations, ”the official statement of the NAC stated.
