There are a large number of various holidays. This is beloved by everyone: New Year, Victory Day, International Women's Day; and professional: Day of the teacher, medical worker, builder, etc. But there are holidays that symbolize the honor, courage and courage of the fearless defenders of their Fatherland. Today we’ll talk about one of these holidays.
Fearlessness, courage, honor
Paratrooper's Day, which is celebrated on August 2, is a special date for many people. After all, many military personnel from among those who fought and died in Afghanistan and Chechnya, as well as in many other "hot spots" of our country, are related to it. In this article, you will read interesting facts about the "air infantry" (as many call the landing troops); learn about the most interesting songs and films dedicated to them; as well as options for congratulating people in blue berets.
"Winged Infantry"
Many people know very well when it is necessary to congratulate on the day of the paratrooper. But what else do we know about this wonderful holiday? The paratroopers were always surrounded by a special halo of mystery and romance. What do we know about these people? Some people think that paratroopers are those who bathe in fountains and break bottles on their heads. This is fundamentally incorrect information. Of course, such cases sometimes occur, because paratroopers, as you know, the people are "hot." But if they did just that, their courage would not have caused such admiration among a huge number of people. We suggest you get acquainted with some interesting information about paratroopers.
Curious facts
- In the 20th century, serving in the airborne troops was considered extraordinarily honorable. Many boys from school days dreamed of wearing vests, blue berets and learning how to jump with a parachute. Therefore, entering the airborne schools was incredibly difficult and difficult. Not everyone who wanted to study here managed to pass the qualifying tests. Even in one of the country's popular universities - theatrical - it was easier to do.
- The very first military operation of the paratroopers took place during the Great Patriotic War, in 1941.
- Blue berets are one of the main attributes of a military uniform. But this headdress, which the paratroopers wear with honor, did not always have such a color. Until the late sixties of the XX century, berets were crimson.
- In 2020, paratroopers will celebrate their anniversary. These troops will be exactly ninety years old.
- Many people know that the abbreviation Airborne Forces means "airborne troops." And it is right. But it turns out that there is another designation of these letters - "Uncle Vasya's troops." This refers to Vasily Filippovich Margelov. He was the founder of this type of troops.
"The company goes to heaven"
Unfortunately, on August 2, we not only honor those who served and are serving in the airborne troops, but also remember those who have already left this land. The memory of them will always live in the hearts of their loved ones. What date is the day of the paratrooper, many know. A much smaller number of people know that there is another, more sad date. The first of March is the Day of Remembrance of the Paratroopers. The date is associated with a very sad and tragic story. It was at this time in 2000 that a whole company of paratroopers died on the territory of Chechnya. Fighting for their land, they honorably, to the very last drop of blood, fulfilled their duty.
Gifts & Greetings
How worthy to congratulate these fearless guys? Read about it later. Congratulations on the day of the paratrooper is now a sufficient number. Poets and composers try their best to sing the courage and courage of the paratroopers. Reading poetry on the day of the paratrooper is a good option for congratulations. For example, you can use such lines, the author of which is unknown:
The day of the second paratrooper is celebrated by the whole country,
After all, their courage silently obeyed the blue.
We sincerely want to congratulate each of you,
May luck inspire every day and hour!
Let's look at other options for the original congratulations:
- Despite the fact that many paratroopers are men who have already passed difficult trials in life, in their soul they remain boys. And boys love sweets (sometimes even more than girls). Therefore, if your friend, mate or acquaintance is related to the day of the paratrooper, then we suggest you bake him a cake. You can, of course, buy it in a store, but it is in a homemade masterpiece that you will convey your warmth and tenderness to the hero of this celebration. The cake can be decorated with inscriptions or a pattern in the form of an emblem of the landing troops.
- Buy balloons, fill them with helium. And then decorate the room with them.
- Now it’s very fashionable to make various presentations and videos. Why not make an interesting film with army photos for songs about paratroopers? Such a gift will take you more than one hour, but the time spent will be fully reimbursed by pleasant emotions that you can experience.
- You can watch together one of the interesting films about paratroopers. If you are at a loss with a choice, then you can use our recommendations which will be given below.
- You can also give some of the things that your man will be happy to receive. For example, a good knife or vest, an excellent watch, which he had long dreamed of.
- Variants of congratulations on the day of the paratrooper can be a huge amount. Most importantly, that day you will be able to find good words that will be pleasant to any man.
"The blue was splashing ..."
We have already mentioned that one of the options for congratulations on the day of the paratrooper is to pick up good poems and songs. We suggest you recall some of them. Moreover, we will take the liberty of compiling a small rating list of the most popular songs about those who are proudly called paratroopers. It will look something like this:
- "Blue". Undoubtedly, the palm should be given to this song. She is known and sung on August 2 not only by paratroopers, but also by a huge number of very different people. It will be interesting to know who the author of the words is:
Blue was splashing, splashing,
On the buttonholes spilled on shoulder straps
I want our life to go on
By severe, by the landing laws.
It is Alekhine Yuri, who not only served in the landing forces, but also loves to write poetry, including about the difficult army service. Later, music was written to your favorite lines. For more than forty years, it has been heard on various venues of our vast country on the day of the paratrooper (of which date - you already know).
- "Dandelions." This song is performed at many meetings of paratroopers. Her simple words are very well played with a guitar, and the melody has long become popular.
- In the XX century, the film "In the zone of special attention" was very popular. The "song about the paratroopers", which sounded there, is also recognizable and loved by many listeners. Let's recall the lines from it:
We only recently studied in tenth grade,
And the clock was checked by school calls,
Now get used guys to the landing,
Troops blown by all the winds.
- Interesting songs about paratroopers are written in the 21st century. One of them is Airborne. It was written and performed by the famous Russian singer and composer Denis Maidanov. The words of this song glorify the courage of brave warriors who are always ready to protect their loved ones and their homeland.
Movies
On the day of the paratrooper, we advise you to watch interesting films that glorify the heroism of desperate guys in blue berets. There are a large number of interesting films, but we will recall only the most famous and popular of them:
- "Breakthrough". On the courage and fortitude of paratrooper soldiers. The movie is based on real events.
- "March toss."
- "In the area of special attention." The film about the teachings of the paratroopers, was released in the 70s of the XX century, but still looks with great interest.
Finally
Let us congratulate on this date - the day of the paratrooper - all those who served and will still serve in the ranks of the airborne troops. We wish them a peaceful sky above their heads, always to be those people who want to be proud of! After all, the motto of the paratroopers is "Nobody but us!"