When is the Navy celebrated? Russian Navy Day. From the history of the holiday

Navy Day is a holiday that is especially loved in Russia. It is celebrated not only by employees, Navy veterans and their relatives, but also by all Russians who. In 2017, the celebrations fall on July 30th. Navy Day is accompanied by naval parades, concerts and large-scale celebrations, which makes the holiday a national one. The fleet has always been an important part and brought many victories to the country. The history of the Navy dates back to 1700, when during the Northern War the first ships were launched into the waters of the Baltic Sea.

history of the holiday

In 1939, People's Commissar of the Navy Nikolai Kuznetsov proposed establishing Navy Day to raise the spirit of warship builders. Until 1980, the holiday was celebrated on July 24, then on the last Sunday of July. A decree of the Russian President established this date as a memorable day in the Navy. Today the Navy is an important unit of the Russian army.

The structure of the Navy consists of five operational-strategic formations, which are based in the coastal regions of the country, as well as surface and submarine forces, naval aviation and coastal forces. Some units have their own holidays, but Navy Day is celebrated by all employees.

How is Navy Day celebrated?

The celebration begins with the formation of employees and the raising of St. Andrew's and signal flags on ships. Navy Day is most celebrated in the headquarters cities of four fleets: Kaliningrad, Severomorsk, Sevastopol and Vladivostok. The holiday is also celebrated in Astrakhan, where the Caspian Flotilla is based, and St. Petersburg.

In 2017, Russian Navy Day is celebrated on July 30

The program includes a parade of ships and theatrical performances, demonstration “operations” to combat terrorism and other spectacles. Often events are accompanied by orchestra performances. Some ships have open days. Everyone can see the Navy warships from the inside - the way the employees themselves see them. The celebrations end with fireworks and a concert.

Local and federal officials congratulate soldiers and veterans and award them medals of honor, gifts and titles. Meetings of former employees are held in many cities. City authorities announce the program of events shortly before the holiday. But if you want to fully enjoy the spectacle, find a place with a good view in advance.

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12:00 – 20.00 – Visit to the ships taking part in the parade.

12:00 – 20:00 – Big festive concert on Palace Square with the participation of leading artists and groups of St. Petersburg. Thematic interactive program in the Alexander Garden.

16:00 – F Festival of the sea song "Sea Soul Wide Open" in the Peter and Paul Fortress. Until 15:00 the entrance to the fortress territory will be closed.

22:00 – Colorful fireworks on the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress.

22:30 – Festive fireworks.

The Naval Museum and all its branches will receive visitors free of charge on the holiday. During the night opening of the bridges on the nights of July 29-30 and July 30-31, there will be a sound show "Singing Bridges" dedicated to naval themes.

In Kronstadt holiday events will open at 08:30 with a liturgy and prayer service in the Kronstadt Naval Cathedral in the name of the patron saint of all sailors, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

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Seats for spectators of the main Naval Parade are located on the southern wall of the Middle Harbor. Passage will be through the Eastern Ust-Rogatka checkpoint - between Petrovsky Park and the Petrovsky Dock Canal. Those who did not receive an invitation ticket are offered to watch the parade from the embankment of Petrovsky Park, which is freely accessible. The parade can also be seen from Fort Constantine.

12:00 – Ceremony of laying flowers to Peter I in Petrovsky Park.

12:00 – 16:00 – Festive concert program “Seven Feet Under the Keel” in Petrovsky Park.

14:00 – 15:00 – Family entertainment program “Neptune’s Holiday” in Petrovsky Park.

20:00 – 23:00 – Big festive concert on Anchor Square. Special guest - group "Moral Code".

23:00 – Festive salute and fireworks on Anchor Square.

Arkhangelsk

10:00 – 10:40 – Naval parade (Morskoy – river station, Krasnaya Pristan – roadstead of the Northern Dvina River).

10:00 – 18:00 – Exhibition of retro cars from Arkhangelsk, Tver (Northern Dvina embankment in the Gostiny Dvori area).

10:40 – 11:10 – “Fountains on the water”: passage of fire boats with water cannons through the waters of the Northern Dvina (beach near Mira Square – roadstead of the Northern Dvina River).

11:10 – 11:45 – Boat races (six-oar yawls) for the prize of the Governor of the Arkhangelsk region (beginning in the area of the Northern Dvina embankment - Sadovaya street).

11:45 – 12:15 – A ceremonial meeting dedicated to the start of the Arkhangelsk – Severodvinsk motor rally, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Solovetsky Young School (Northern Dvina embankment, Red Pristan).

12:00 – 12:20 – Laying flowers at the monument to the Hero Soviet Union, Admiral Nikolai Gerasimovich Kuznetsov (Northern Dvina embankment - Sadovaya St.).

12:20 – 12:40 – Laying flowers at the monument to the cabin boys of the Northern Fleet (Northern Dvina embankment - Karl Marx St.).

12:40 – 12:50 – Laying flowers at the stele “Arkhangelsk - the city of military glory” (Northern Dvina embankment - Svoboda street).

12:50 – 12:55 – Laying flowers at the monument “Participants of the Northern Convoys 1941-1945.” (Mira Square).

14:10 – 14:45 – “Along the main street with an orchestra” – a solemn procession of troops from the Belomorsk naval base and brass bands.

15:00 – 19:00 – Festive concert program on Peace Square.

15:15 – 20:00 – Festive concert, dedicated to the Day Navy, with the participation of brass bands and creative groups from Arkhangelsk (Krasnaya Pristan).

Baltiysk

09:00 – 20:00 – Demonstration of weapons and military equipment of the Navy on the Baltic Glory Square. Guests of the festival will see Iskander-M missile systems, S-300 air defense systems, Redut missile systems, artillery pieces, Grad MLRS, modern infantry fighting vehicles and other types of military equipment.

09:45 – 10:00 – Laying of flowers at the monument to Peter I by the commanders of the Baltic Fleet and accompanying persons.

10:15 – 10:50 – The commander of the Baltic Fleet walks around the ships participating in the naval parade. Congratulations to military personnel, residents and guests of Baltiysk on Russian Navy Day.

10:50 – 11:20 – Theatrical performance “Vivat to the Russian Navy!”

11:00 – 18:00 – Visit to ships and the Museum of the Baltic Fleet by residents and guests of the city (berths No. 3 and No. 4).

11:20 – 12:10 – Military sports festival. Parade of ships of the Baltic Fleet.

14:00 – 00:00 – Concert program at the Helipad.

22:00 – 22:10 – Festive fireworks in honor of Navy Day.

23:55 – 00:00 – Festive fireworks in honor of Baltiysk City Day.

00:00 – 02:00 – Disco on the Helipad.

Vladivostok

11:00 – Naval parade in the waters of the Amur Bay. In total, about 40 ships, boats, submarines and support vessels of the Pacific Fleet, as well as several thousand personnel, will be involved in the celebration.

At 12:00 a theatrical performance will begin: demonstration performances by marines, naval athletes, creative groups, demonstration of the latest weapons that the fleet is equipped with.

22:00 – Festive fireworks.

Moscow

Although Moscow is not a maritime city, Navy Day celebrations will take place in the capital of Russia. The main events will take place in the Severnoye Tushino park. Moscow residents and guests will enjoy a vibrant program, including a display of military equipment, salvos of the legendary Katyusha rocket, and a historical reconstruction of the battle.

The large-scale production starts on the beach of the Khimki Reservoir at 12.00. Participants in the reconstruction will show how the Soviet marines stormed the German bastions on the right bank of the Volga in the fall of 1942. This performance involves 30 professional stuntmen armed with rifles and automatic weapons of those years.

The production includes serious staging stunts: for example, a Soviet tank advancing on the fortifications will crush German motorcycles, then an Abwehr officer’s car will burst into flames.

Entrance to the Severnoye Tushino park for the celebration of Navy Day is free.

Novorossiysk

09:00 – Tour of ships by the commander of the Novorossiysk naval base and the head of the city in the port waters.

09:30 – Laying flowers at the monument to the founders of the city on Forum Square; rally dedicated to Navy Day; passing of the military personnel of the Novorossiysk naval base in a solemn march; theatrical episode "Neptune 2017".

10:00 – Beginning of the military sports festival on Forum Square. Passage of ships with the state and naval flags of the Russian Federation, the flags of Kuban and the hero city of Novorossiysk in the port area; search and destruction of sea mines; sea battle; release of a ship seized by terrorists; landing, counter battle, seizing a bridgehead; water fountains; fashion show of the 73rd military band.

10:00 – 18:00 – On the Admiral Serebryakov embankment there will be a ground display of samples of military equipment and weapons of coastal troops.

13:00 – 17:00 – Display and visit to the cruiser-museum "Kutuzov" by residents and guests of the city of Novorossiysk.

20:00 – Festive concert “Under St. Andrew’s Flag!” for residents and guests of the city near the Seaport.

22:00 – Festive fireworks display on the Western Pier.

Sevastopol

08:30 – 08:45 – Laying of wreaths and flowers at the Memorial to the heroic defenders of Sevastopol 1941 - 1942 on Nakhimov Square.

08:45 – 09:00 – Solemn raising of the State and Naval flags, flags on ships and vessels of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol Bay.

09:00 – 11:35 – Parade of ships and military sports festival in honor of Russian Navy Day. Viewers will be shown elements of combat training to search and destroy minefields and submarines; naval artillery battle; the battle for the landing; escort of a detachment of ships; rescuing the crew of a ship in distress and much more. A total of 21 episodes are planned. In conclusion, spectators will see a parade of boats and sailing yachts, “water fountains” and a “tugboat waltz”.

12:00 – 18:00 – Exhibition of weapons and military equipment on Nakhimov Square. Guests of the festival will be able to not only take pictures in front of the combat vehicles, but even climb inside.

12:00 – 18:00 – Open day at the Museum of the Black Sea Fleet and the Military Historical Museum of Fortifications.

14:00 – 18:00 – Visit to the ships of the Black Sea Fleet by residents and guests of the city in the Sevastopol seaport.

19:00 – 21:45 – Festive gala concert of Russian pop masters, the Black Sea Fleet and Sevastopol on Nakhimov Square.

22:00 – 22:30 – Festive artillery salute and fireworks over the waters of Sevastopol Bay.

Severodvinsk

10:00 – 10:30 – Laying flowers at the War Memorial on Jagry Island.

10:00 – 18:00 – Beach volleyball and mini-football tournaments in the coastal area opposite houses 16 and 24 on Primorsky Boulevard.

11:00 – 15:00 – Severodvinsk Sailing Championship (Yagry Island, Dvina Bay).

11:40 – 11:50 – Ceremonial procession of military units (Severnaya St. – Primorsky Boulevard).

12:00 – 18:00 – City holiday “There will be a Navy in Russia!” on the Alexander Zryachev embankment.

12:00 – 18:00 – Kite festival “Wind of the White Sea” on Primorsky Boulevard.

23:00 – 23:30 – Festive fireworks (coastal area opposite house 12 on Primorsky Boulevard).

Severomorsk

10:00 – Parade of troops of the North Sea garrison on Primorskaya Square.

11:00 – Parade of ships. It will involve a heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser, a nuclear submarine, a large diesel-electric submarine and other ships and vessels of the Northern Fleet. The commander of the Northern Fleet, Vice Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, will address the veterans and personnel with congratulations.

12:00 – 13:00 – Traditional military sports festival demonstrating the power, strength and combat capabilities of the fleet. This holiday will be opened by a theatrical performance in which the Sea King will present the keys to his possessions to the commander of the Northern Fleet. Then viewers will see a simulation of a naval battle for the coast and an amphibious landing. At the end of the military sports festival, spectators will be shown the “Tug Waltz”.

13:00 – 17:00 – Exhibition of weapons and military equipment on the territory of the military camp of anti-submarine and missile ships. There will also be a selection point for candidates who express a desire to enroll in military service by contract.

22:00 – Artillery salute and festive fireworks.

List of holidays and memorable days, including the military, is constantly changing. The changes made in 2017 are relevant today. According to these changes, 58 memorable days are defined in the armed forces of the Russian Federation. Some of them are considered traditional and are widely known, as they have been celebrated for decades. Some holidays were approved quite recently and are known only to representatives of certain professions.

Navy Day – famous holiday, however, there is sometimes confusion about its date. Some representatives of the Soviet generation confuse the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy with the Day of the Navy. To clarify this nuance, it should be clarified that February 23 today is Defender of the Fatherland Day, and the Navy has its own holiday.

Problems with remembering the date are due to the fact that the holiday is a “movable” holiday, that is, it is celebrated on different days every year.

Since 1980, by a resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, Navy Day was moved from July 24 (the date was constant) to the last Sunday of the month.

In 2006, the President of the Russian Federation approved this provision by Decree, according to which the above Resolution remained in force, so in 2019 the Navy holiday falls on July 28, and in 2020 on the 26th.

Scope and significance

The Navy holiday is not associated with any specific profession. Indeed, this is a memorable date, and not a professional holiday. It covers everyone who is even in the slightest involved in the functioning of the Navy, these are directly the sailors who ensure the inviolability of maritime borders, employees whose tasks include ensuring the combat readiness of ships. Don't forget about the coast guard. Even those who have a representative or a Navy veteran in their family are involved in the holiday.

The Russian fleet, as is known, is a formation of strategic importance, which is deployed geographically: the Northern Fleet, the Baltic Fleet, the Black Sea Fleet, the Pacific Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla. Each association has its own holiday, and Navy Day is considered common; it symbolizes the military power of the Russian fleet.

history of the holiday

The history of the holiday, which is now celebrated as Navy Day, is by no means connected with the origin of the fleet in Russia. In 2019, the holiday will be celebrated for the 80th time, since it was approved in 1939. At that time, protecting state borders was the main strategic task for the Soviet Union. In the still young state, the formation of the army in the form in which we represent it today has just begun.

In particular, a navy was created, initially called the workers' and peasants' fleet. Already from its very origins, the fleet was given a state task - to revive its military glory and regain the title of the most powerful and formidable unit. Thus began the formation of the Navy as a structural unit of the USSR Armed Forces.

The fleet was headed by Admiral N. Kuznetsov in 1939. This man devoted his life to naval service in the most worthy manner; he went through all the steps of the career ladder, starting as a messenger in the Arkhangelsk port. Thanks to work, perseverance and talent, Kuznetsov was able to rise to the highest naval rank.

Kuznetsov considered the establishment of the Navy holiday one of the steps to mobilize the fleet. The proposal to introduce a single holiday came to the Council of People's Commissars for consideration in June 1939, after which this proposal was approved. July 24 was designated Navy Day. Already in 1939, this holiday was celebrated by all Navy personnel. As stated earlier, the specific date lasted until 1980. Then Navy Day began to be celebrated on the last Sunday of July.

After the collapse of the USSR, the holiday began to take on the character of a tradition, since the corresponding legislation did not exist at that time, and the previously regulating documents were canceled, because we began to live, in fact, in another country. For ten years, sailors of all navies have honored traditions and celebrated Navy Day according to previously existing rules. In 2006, the holiday was approved by law. A corresponding Presidential Decree was issued, in which the last Sunday of July was designated a memorable day, interpreted as the day of the Russian Navy.

The fact that from professional holiday he reincarnated into a memorable date does not at all downplay its significance. On the contrary, the number of citizens involved in this event increased sharply. If earlier it concerned sailors directly, today other categories can also celebrate, saluting the power and glory of our fleet. We mentioned them a little higher.

Traditions

Some traditions of celebrating memorable days have come to us unchanged over the years. Navy Day is marked by raising the St. Andrew's flag; this ceremony is performed on all military vessels without exception. St. Andrew's flag, as a symbol of the fleet, marks the beginning of the official part of the holiday. Sounds congratulatory speech from the command and a representative of local governments. Congratulations to the famous military personnel are timed to coincide with the date of the holiday; they receive gifts, certificates, diplomas and titles.

The holiday program continues with concerts, to which not only local musical groups are invited, but also famous artists. The media are covering this event, the standard television schedule has been changed. On this day, many television channels broadcast documentaries and feature films that talk about the service of sailors. Even talk shows, with which the mass audience has an ambiguous relationship, invite veterans or active military personnel to the program.

The Russian Navy is its asset. It ensures the security and integrity of maritime borders, turning Russia into a major maritime power. Navy Day is not just a memorable date, it is a symbol of glory and honor to all sailors, everyone who provides the power of the fleet and members of their families.

Although the holiday does not have a fixed date, Russian citizens remember very well what the last Sunday of July is famous for. This event will be celebrated throughout the country, but the most spectacular parades are held, of course, in the ports.

Surface forces, submarine and coastal forces, and naval aviation are directly related to the holiday. With their participation, parades are held in Kaliningrad, Severomorsk, St. Petersburg, Sevastopol, and Vladivostok. Finally, the end of the festive program is fireworks. Considering how the state pays attention to the celebration of Navy Day, its true attitude towards the defenders of its borders becomes clear.

Congratulations

In our busy lives, we often forget about memorable family dates, so the most we can do is congratulate each other on their birthday. But there are still families that honor traditions and celebrate professional holidays. One of these holidays is considered to be the day of the armed forces where the man served. Against this background, congratulations on Navy Day are addressed not only to active military personnel, but also to those who served in the navy.

The list of holidays and memorial days in honor of the military power of our country is very impressive. However, among them there is one that is familiar even to people who are very far from the army. It's Navy Day. What date is Navy Day in 2018 in Russia, who is congratulated on this memorable day, how old is this holiday.

Navy Day owes its origins to Nikolai Kuznetsov, an admiral who at one time did a tremendous amount of work to establish the military fleet in the USSR. In 1939, the then legislative body of the state, the Council of People's Commissars, on the initiative of Nikolai Kuznetsov, issued a Resolution that stated the establishment of a new professional holiday for military sailors - Navy Day. The date of the holiday was then set on July 24.

The purpose of establishing this holiday was to mobilize all available forces to strengthen the then new unit of the USSR Armed Forces - the military fleet. Became the successor of the Navy Russian Empire, and having undergone many reforms to somehow get rid of the remnants of the past, the navy needed additional attention and strengthening of its image in the eyes of the population. To solve these problems, this holiday was established then.

July 24 was Navy Day until 1980 - then the Supreme Council decided to make changes to the list of holidays of the Soviet Army. New date made “floating” - since 1980, the holiday began to be celebrated on the last day of July.

Several decades later, the date chosen at that time was confirmed by the President of Russia - by decree of May 31, 2006, the last Sunday in July was recognized as the final option for celebrating Navy Day.

Russia owes its glory as a great maritime power entirely to its military sailors - Navy Day is celebrated in their honor.

The celebration traditionally begins with the raising of the St. Andrew's flag on military ships. The fleet personnel receive numerous congratulations from high-ranking military leaders, right down to the top officials of the country. The most distinguished military sailors are awarded certificates, medals, they are given extraordinary titles and awards, and the personnel are given memorable gifts and thanks.

In honor of Navy Day, parades of military ships are organized, and “open days” are held on many ships.

For ordinary people A day like this is probably the most interesting part of Navy Day. What is logical is that anyone gets the opportunity to observe with their own eyes the structure of a military ship, practically experience the life of a sailor, and get to know the people who protect the maritime borders of Russia.

Of course, on such a holiday, various military sports competitions between courts are also held. Finding/hitting a target, maneuvering/shooting, performing tasks against time, ability to navigate in non-standard situations – competitions in game form check the combat readiness of ships for the defense of the state.

As the organizers of the celebration said, it will include several components - land, sea and air. The sea is clear - in the morning there will be a parade, which will also be broadcast on the big screen on Palace Square.

Air - residents can expect an aviation parade and, possibly, a performance by famous domestic aerobatic teams.

The ground component is a big concert on Dvortsovaya. Here, from 14.00, songs of the war years and classical music from musicians and performers from both the city and other countries of the world will be heard.

At 18.00 Oleg Gazmanov will take the stage, and at 20.00 the Turetsky Choir will give a concert.

During the day, festivals and entertainment programs for children and adults. The holiday will end at 23.00 with bright fireworks from the Peter and Paul Fortress.

According to tradition, the holiday is celebrated on a special scale, since its history is closely connected with the Russian Navy since imperial times. Therefore, people show the greatest interest in Sevastopol.

From the very morning, people lay flowers at the Memorial to the heroic defenders of Sevastopol on Nakhimovskaya Square and attend the ceremonial raising of the St. Andrew's flag. Later, residents and guests of the city flock to the observation decks to watch the parade of ships. The spectacular event includes the following program:

display of aerobatic teams “Swifts” and “Grad”;
hijacking a pirate ship;
launching missiles and firing ships;
demonstration of the capabilities of marine equipment of various ranks (about 20 episodes);
and much more.

The final chord is the traditional “fountains on the sea surface”, group jumps of parachutists and the “tug waltz” performed by the support vessels of the Russian Navy. In the evening, on Nakhimov Square there is a concert with the participation of pop stars, a spectacular fireworks display and fireworks over the water surface of Sevastopol Bay.