The holiday, which originated in the Soviet Union, has recently been celebrated annually and on a large scale. Typically, the day of the Navy falls in the middle of summer.
The history of the Russian fleet today has more than one millennium. Our fleet received the greatest development during the reign of Peter I, who was able to bring it to key positions in the world. On July 27, 1714, Peter I was able to win a major victory during the Northern War (the Battle of Gangut), which was celebrated for several days in St. Petersburg. The celebration continued for several years on different dates, but in 1917 it was abolished.
However, no matter how many sailors there were in our state, they were able to get their holiday only under Soviet rule. The famous naval year applied to the Soviet government to approve the day of the Navy. By this he wanted to give importance to the entire Soviet fleet. In the same year, the celebration of the day of the Navy is scheduled for July 24 of each year.
Later, the established date has undergone some changes. on the last Sunday in July. When the Soviet Union collapsed, the holiday ceased to exist. However, in many cells of society, the day of the Navy continued to be marked as a red day on the calendar, because everyone has a relative or friend who guarded the waters or simply served in the river fleet. In view of the current situation, in 2003, the current one restored the celebration of the Navy Day and. The Navy does not have a specific date, like the border guards or paratroopers.
It is very simple to calculate when the day of the Navy comes - it is the last Sunday in July. In 2019, the holiday falls on July 28. First of all, this holiday will begin to be celebrated in port cities, where official ceremonies will be held, flags will be posted on the streets of the city, parades and concerts will be held, and all this will end with beautiful fireworks, the volleys of which will be reflected in the hearts of all sailors of our country with joyful sounds.
As a rule, not only ships and submarines, but also planes, helicopters, and drones take part in the parades. Many of the ships during the celebration become a place where various excursions are held. Thus, ordinary people can closely familiarize themselves with the structure and organization of a modern Russian ship. The beginning of the day of the Navy is the erection of a white flag with a blue cross. This flag is the patron saint of trade in sea waters.
For the fourteenth year in a row, the Navy Day has been widely celebrated in Russia by servicemen, members of their families and loved ones.
