Day of the Russian Army. Day of the Russian Army and Navy

February 23 marks the holiday of those who have served or are still serving in the Russian Army and the Air Force. Noteworthy date is noted not only in Russia, but also in other states: Belarus, Kirghizia, etc.

What is the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation?

Just before we proceed to the description of such a holiday as the day of the Russian Army, it is necessary to explain what the term itself means. This is the state military organization of our country. It is intended:

• To repel aggression against the country;
• For armed protection of territorial integrity and inviolability of the country's territories;
• To carry out tasks of international importance in accordance with the treaties.

What is the Navy?

This is a kind of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Its purpose is as follows:

1. Conducting military operations at sea and in the ocean.
2. Military protection of its shipping and the interests of the country.

The Russian Navy is capable of:

1. Destroy the enemy's military factions on the sea and bases.
2. Violate the enemy's sea communications.
3. Apply nuclear strikes against enemy targets on land.
4. Allied assistance to land forces, etc.

As can be seen from the above, the army and navy are closely interrelated. Sailors and soldiers, warrant officers and warrant officers, officers, generals and admirals ... The Day of the Russian Army is their holiday. The present generation should say thank you for the quiet life and peaceful sky overhead and be grateful to those who fought for their homeland in those years.

The Modern Russian Army

It is rightly considered that the Russian Army is the strongest in the whole world. According to one of the magazines, the armed forces of our country occupy an honorable second place in the aggregate parameters in terms of combat power after America. The Russian surpasses all world armies in terms of the number of tanks and nuclear weapons. The mobilization resource of the Russian Army is estimated at 69 million. The percentage of manning of our Armed Forces in the spring of 2015 is only 82%, that is, the shortage of military personnel is relatively small - about 200 thousand people.

The modern Armed Forces of Russia were established on May 7, 1992 on the basis of the former Armed Forces of the USSR. At that time, the number of the Army personnel was about 2 million 900 thousand people. The authorized strength of the Russian Federation at that time is established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation.

The Armed Forces or the Russian Army today have the largest world stocks of weapons of mass destruction.

The history of the creation of the Russian Army

January 15, 1918 (on the 28th according to the old calendar) Lenin signed a decree on the organization of the Workers 'and Peasants' Red Army. After that, the Red Workers 'and Peasants' Fleet was created. On February 22 of the same year, at the time of the offensive of German imperialism, a decree-voyage was published. It sounded like "The Socialist Fatherland is in danger."

February 23, 1918 in large cities of Russia, such as Petrograd, Moscow, the rallies were of a massive nature. On them the working masses were called upon to stand up for the defense of the Soviet state. This date was marked by a mass entry of volunteers into the ranks of the Red Army. Also this day was the beginning of a wide formation of its detachments and units.

February 23 is the Day of the Russian Army and Navy. Earlier it was the day of the Red Army (until 1946), then it became the date of the Soviet troops. This holiday is celebrated in honor of the numerous rise of the Soviet people to defend the country of the Soviets and the courageous resistance of the Red Army to the enemies.

During its formation, Russian troops have become much stronger, they were neither for anything the whole army of interventionists, nor their accomplices. It was the Red Army that could defeat the Civil War. The secret of all victories is a high moral folk spirit. Soldiers and officers guarded the peace of their fellow citizens, and during the trials went on the attack for the sake of the future and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Defenders of the Fatherland Day

It was February 23, 1918, the Red Army received a baptism of fire near Narva and Pskov. Therefore, the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland (in the past the Day of the Russian Army) is the deserved main holiday of the Russian Federation. This does not mean that February 23 is a symbol of militancy for Russians. This is a tribute to those who defended the peace, freedom and independence of their homeland.

Heroism of the Russian Army

During the war, the Soviet Union, thanks to its Armed Forces, remained the victor in a deadly battle with world fascism. The Red Banner of Russia rose under the defeated Reichstag. Folded songs and poems to the Day of the Russian Army, in which glorify the heroic deeds of defenders of the Fatherland.

During the Second World War in 1941-45. Twenty-six warriors of the then Red Army repeated the feat of the fighter pilot A. Maresyev. During the war, about 600 air, 16 sea and 160 tank rams were fired by soldiers and officers. During the whole war, not one ship, not one submarine, did not lower its flag in front of the enemy. They were strong in spirit and not afraid of the enemy. Such a mass heroism did not know and still does not know any army of other states.

Over the years of honoring the defenders of the Fatherland, not one scenario of the holiday has been written. The Day of the Russian Army is widely celebrated in the Russian state. The feats, revolutionary and fighting traditions of the peoples and warriors of Russia are embodied in numerous movies, sculptures, paintings, literary works, etc.

February 23

Since the beginning of the 2000s, the State Duma of the Russian Federation on February 23 decided that in Russia this date is considered a non-working day. Previously this day was ordinary, like everyone else. The Day of the Russian Army was celebrated as the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland only after the adoption of the law "On Days of Military Glory (Victory Days)" in 1995.

Day of the Russian Army today

Today it is an informal and at the same time a public holiday for all men. Celebrations on February 23 are always the same scenario. The Day of the Russian Army is celebrated by everyone in workers' collectives, in families and companies.

On this day, congratulate and beautiful women:

1. Veterans.
2. Servicemen.

The schools celebrate the Day of the Russian Army - Defender of the Fatherland Day. The purpose of this event is:

1. Formation of schoolchildren's sense of patriotism.
2. Generalization and specifics of knowledge about the Russian Army.

One of the Moscow traditions of this holiday is a solemn ceremony at the Kremlin walls and laying wreaths and flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The President comes to the Alexander Garden, as well as the heads of parliament, leaders of political organizations and parties, military leadership, etc. After a minute of silence, the Russian anthem sounds. Then the march passes the guard of honor.

Everywhere there are festive events dedicated to this significant date, concerts, rallies. In the evening in all major cities of Russia give a festive salute. On this day, tribute is paid to the heroism and dedication of the defenders of our Motherland. For most Russians, Defender of Russia Day is a very significant date. About this claim about 80% of all interviewed people.

Accept my heartfelt congratulations to the soldiers and officers of the current Russian Army and retired military personnel. It is you who give the debt to the Motherland and are always ready for a selfless struggle for the interests of our people, for its bright future, for children and peace on earth.