The Day of the Russian Guard is the joy and pride of the Russian people

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

This is the kind of patriotic title to start a story about one of the brightest, but little-known holidays. Every year throughout the territory of the Russian Federation, September 2 is traditionally celebrated as the Day of the Russian Guard. The holiday was officially established in 2000 by presidential decree. It was timed to coincide with a truly memorable date - the tercentenary of the Russian guard. What is this type of troops?

Military elite

In general, the word "guard" is translated from Italian as "protection". In Russia, this term is usually called privileged troops. They must be well trained, equipped with the latest military technology and, of course, be true patriots, ready at the first signal to begin to carry out their tasks. By the way, even in the distant past, the guards were the core of the army, and specially armed detachments were always with the sovereign, often playing the role of his personal bodyguards. Therefore, the Day of the Russian Guard is not justthe date when we remember the true patriots of our country is also the time to remember the exploits of the heroes of bygone eras.

Not only cut through the window

By the way, for the first time the Russian guardsmen are mentioned in the annals in the context of the campaigns of the troops of Peter I. It was he who established the Imperial Guard in the first years of his reign. And it was created from the elite units of the Semenovsky and Preobrazhensky regiments. Unfortunately, in 1918 the guard was disbanded. It was revived again by the years of the Second World War. In 1941, during stubborn battles, 4 divisions of riflemen fought valiantly and distinguished themselves. It was they who began to be called guards. It was the order of Joseph Stalin. And in September 1941, the entire Red Army began to bear the proud name of the "guards unit". During the period of bloody battles for the liberation of Soviet cities conquered by the Nazis, such a title was awarded to formations and military associations that distinguished themselves in the service. Thus, the day of the guards of Russia has a rich background. Remembering her means loving your country, your fatherland.

These are not soldiers for you

During the reign of Peter the Great, the children of the boyars and courtiers formed a “fun team” (it is to her that the Day of the Russian Guards is obliged), later it became a military unit. Overseas officers were invited to train the fighters, who were instructed to drill recruits according to Western European military science. Toy muskets were replaced with real military weapons. And the old nursery rhymes have become large-scale exercises. For educationThe soldiers spared neither strength nor finances. A mini-fortress has grown on the coast of the Yauza. It practiced the skills and techniques of both assault and defense of fortifications. Years later, a detachment was added to the infantry, consisting of cavalrymen, an artillery team and a small fleet on Lake Pereyaslav. By the way, on the Day of the Russian Guards, you can see stylized shows that reproduce the first years of the existence of elite military units. Brave cavalry, brave infantry and well-aimed artillery appear before the audience in all their glory. Guards Day is a real holiday for both children and adults.