There are very mixed dates in the history of the Russian state. Such, for example, is the fourth of November. Now this is the Day of Unity of Russia. This date has deep historical roots, filled with non-trivial meaning. Only how many understand it, understand what it is worth talking about, what to put in the heads of the younger generation? Let's figure it out.
History: Defining a Problem
Russia was regularly attacked by its neighbors. This happened, as a rule, when the state fell into decline for one reason or another. The events that led to the appearance of the described holiday were preceded by the Time of Troubles. The fact is that after the death of Ivan the Terrible (1584) until the accession of the first Romanov (1613), the country was in a deep crisis. The Rurik dynasty rested; no other recognized leader was found. Impostors and adventurers of various stripes began to appear. Everyone wanted to reign, but no one succeeded in uniting the elite. This was used by the Poles. Their idea was simple: they would be seated on the throne of the Catholic prince as a puppet and, in modern terms, would "cut dividends." You ask: "What does the Unity Day of Russia have to do with it?" Yes, there was a problem that the Poles found "allies" in the Russian elites. We can say that they were the prototype of the modern fifth column.
History: situation escalates
The rules in those days in Moscow were the so-called seven-boyars. It was led by the notorious Prince Fedor Mstislavsky. Only the people did not receive this “clique”. Therefore, they needed outside support to pacify the subjects, the final usurpation of power. These people let the Polish troops into the Kremlin. Further, the event occurred that is now the ideological basis of the holiday. Kozma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky managed to raise the people and lead against the traitors. On November 4, 1612, the militia took Kitay Gorod. The invader was expelled. The army, by the way, consisted of different people. There were Cossacks, and peasants, and servicemen, and archers. It was at that time gigantic - more than fifteen thousand people. That is why Russia’s Unification Day is November 4! In memory of the fact that society has the ability to self-organize, self-mobilization in difficult times.
Ideology
The essence of the historical event is that representatives of various social classes fought against the adversary together. All were in the same conditions, on the same level, so to speak. The leaders of the movement were popularly elected. Their authority was undeniable. Many patriots of Russia donated money for militia equipment. Society became whole, all barriers and disagreements evaporated under the influence
threats. Unity Day of Russia means that people value and respect their state, are ready to protect it from destruction monolithically, in a single rush. If the threat of total annihilation hangs over the country, then the inner spirit unites everyone without regard to past differences and contradictions. This is what is the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
Date for internal and external use
Unity Day of Russia was approved several times in various political eras. Some rulers preferred to forget about him. But in general, such a holiday was necessary. His main idea is to remind both the peoples of the country and potential aggressors that there is a special feature in the local society that will not allow anyone to conquer it, take possession of its lands and wealth. It should be noted that the holiday of Unity of Russia was welcomed by those rulers, representatives of power circles and ordinary citizens who loved their homeland. By one relation to the date, you can understand who the enemy is and who is the faithful friend of the Russian state (for any political system). You can criticize and argue, swear and fight opponents within the country, only as long as she is not in danger of destruction, while she quietly exists in this world. As soon as a powerful enemy of the state appears on the horizon, feuds are forgotten (postponed), people are soldered into a single organism. Some call it a Russian miracle. Maybe it is.
How is Russia Unity Day celebrated today - November 4?
Under the current conditions of “harsh globalization”, when corporations and powers are waging an irreconcilable war for resources, it would be worthwhile to remind everyone of what turned aggression against Russia in the past. Yes, and its inhabitants need to refresh their memory so that they do not forget about the roots of their heroic. The fourth of November is a public holiday. This day is a day off. So, most likely, it is more intelligible for the people. The date is widely celebrated, so far only at the official level. For people organize mass events and festivities. They tell students about the date, spend class hours. Only peace of mind in a person who is rooting for their homeland will be when the fourth of November becomes the same holiday as the ninth of May or the New Year. So that everyone understands with their souls that at times of danger the Russian people rallied, and did not scatter in corners and "abroad", that they did not spare their country for life, without listening to traitors or other alarmists.