Sailors have always been considered courageous and persistent people: they can handle any problem. Every year we remember the best sons of the motherland on the day of the Navy. The date of its celebration does not fall on the same date, as it is celebrated on the last Sunday of the second summer month. On this day, from the TV screens congratulate the military and officers who pay their debt to the motherland on the water. Relatives and friends congratulate “their sailors”.
Appearance story
In 1939, the day the Navy was first approved. The official holiday date was July 24th. In 1980, the decree decided that the Russians would celebrate the solemn date on the last Sunday of July. Back in Soviet times, everyone considered it his duty to congratulate the sailors. They were given postcards, gifts.
Today, on the day of the sailor, congratulations are heard from colleagues, relatives, friends and even from the president. Everyone remembers the glory of the navy, the courageous and brave warriors, despite the lack of ships and submarines.
Celebration
Navy Day, the date of which is known to every Russian, is celebrated on a grand scale. In cities, parades, concerts, sales, performances, competitions are held. The highest ranks deliver speeches where they thank the soldiers for their many deeds and for their service. Shops sell special souvenirs, and in the evenings, city residents enjoy a salute. On warships spend "open door days", everyone can go in and give souvenirs to sailors. Decent officers receive a promotion on Navy Day, this date is also associated with awards.
Russian fleet
The fleet began to form under Peter I in 1696, when they adopted the first decree on sea vessels. After 106 years, the Ministry of Naval Forces was established, which existed until 1917. In the mid-30s of the twentieth century, the USSR fleet included air defense units, coastal defense, and naval aviation. Now the water units include:
- ships and boats - 200 units;
- cruisers - 6 units;
- destroyers - 8 units;
- anti-submarine ships - 10 units;
- submarines - 68 units.
Recently, additional modern ships and submarines with the latest weapons have appeared. It is planned to expand the composition of the ships until 2020, as well as introduce modern technical achievements. On the day of the Russian Navy, the date of which falls on the hot month of July, it is customary to take pictures with sailors. In newspapers and magazines appear photos of ships, submarines from the exercises. The fleet today is submarine, naval forces, marines, coast guard troops , special forces, and rear units. Strategic objects:
- Northern Fleet ;
- Baltic Fleet
- Black Sea Fleet;
- Pacific Fleet;
- Caspian flotilla.
On the day of the Navy 2013, the date of which was July 28, troop awards, concerts, parades, and meetings were held. Particularly solemn celebrations took place in the cities and bases where our flotilla is concentrated.
Sailors are the strength and pride of our homeland. Young men are equal to them, and many teenagers dream of "blue vests". Celebrating the holiday, we support the fighters and show them attention and respect.