2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
Every year on May 18 Russians celebrate the Day of the B altic Fleet of the Russian Navy.
For the first time it was celebrated in 1996, the next year after its official approval by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. Why did this date become significant for those who served and serve, why on May 18 do they accept congratulations on the day of the B altic Fleet?
Birthday of the Russian Fleet
The background of this holiday is as follows. Several centuries ago, it was on May 18, 1703 that the servicemen of the flotilla, commanded by Peter the Great himself, defeated the Swedes in an unequal battle. 30 boats of the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments literally cut off all the retreats of the Swedish ships Astrild and Gedan, blocking them at the mouth of the Neva River.
This significant battle entered the historical annals as the first victory of Russia not in a land but in a sea battle. And the birthday of the Russian fleet was rightfully appointed the day of May 18. Day of the B altic Fleet of Russia - that's how it is now called. All participants in that battle for their unprecedented courage were awarded special awards from the sovereign, made according to his idea and plan. These medals bore the inscription Unprecedentedhappens.”
Military victories of the B altic Fleet
The merits of the B altic Fleet to their Fatherland cannot be counted. It was thanks to the flotilla that our country managed to defeat the Swedes more than once in the battles of 1700-1721, belonging to the period of the Northern War. It was the B altics who subsequently defended the cities of Kronstadt and Gangut in naval battles with the Swedes, did not give Sveaborg and Petersburg to the enemy. These feats of the B altic Fleet date back to 1853-1856, the period when the Swedes tried to completely oust Russia from the B altic coast.
The heroic B altic people also provided invaluable assistance to the USSR in the fight against Nazism. They participated in the defense of the hero city of Leningrad, in every possible way contributed to the ground and air forces of the USSR in the battles for the B altic territories, the lands of East Prussia. More than 1200 enemy ships were destroyed by the B altic Fleet during the Great Patriotic War, several thousand enemy aircraft were shot down by naval aviation. Sailors also took part in land battles against the Nazi invaders.
But the B altics became famous not only for their military actions. May 18 - B altic Fleet Day - is also a holiday of those who glorified our country with various geographical finds. 432 objects on the world map bear the names of their B altic discoverers. It was they who became the first of the Russians who decided to travel around the world and just long voyages.
In the ranks of heroes-The B altics are widely known for such names and surnames as Admiral Nakhimov, Admiral Ushakov, the great travelers Bering and Bellingshausen, the outstanding scientists Popov, Jacobi and others.
Honorary mission - to serve in the ranks of the B altic Fleet
What is this most famous fleet today? The B altic Fleet is an orderly and balanced grouping of troops and forces, which has both surface warships and submarines, and also includes naval aviation. On a special account - the troops of the coastline and the base of material and technical equipment. All these units are continuously, 24 hours a day, year-round in a state of high combat readiness and are capable of repelling the most powerful enemy strike at any moment. The B altic Fleet has everything for this: specially trained military personnel, powerful modern marine equipment, experienced unit commanders.
It is no coincidence that in Russia such great attention is paid to the preparation and support of the B altic Fleet. At one time, this brainchild of Peter the Great helped Russia win the status of a strong maritime power. All subsequent rulers of our country continued the good undertaking of Peter 1. Thanks to the joint efforts, the B altic Fleet is still considered one of the main resources in matters of ensuring security in the north-west of the Russian Federation.
Celebration of Modern Russia
On this day, traditionally, festive events are held on all ships that belong to the B altic Fleet. Navy flags are raised there early in the morning. Then, usually by noon, they arrange a parade of naval ships, at which the entire high command of the fleet is present. Traditionally, the show is held in St. Petersburg.
Those ships that do not participate in the parade of warships receive congratulations from their senior management at the solemn formation.
How to congratulate someone who served in the ranks of the B altic Fleet?
An excellent gift on the Day of the B altic Fleet for someone who has done military or contract service can be any souvenir with the appropriate symbols. You can give a keychain with a fleet flag, a pen, a flask for strong drinks. Gifts such as household items with color printing are gaining popularity. Print the army photo of the person you want to congratulate on a beautiful coffee mug, on a T-shirt, on a decorative cushion. Or depict on these objects something related to service in the ranks of the navy, it can be a warship, paraphernalia, or just a beautiful inscription “I serve the Fatherland.”
Everyone loves receiving gifts without exception. Moreover, the gift may not be some specific thing, but simply an unexpected congratulations on the Day of the B altic Fleet with warm and good wishes.
Several options for unusual congratulations:
1. Letter or postcard
In the era of information technology, people have already lost the habit of traditional letters and postcards. But it's so nice to get a real letter or postcard in the mail. Even if the one you want to congratulate lives in the same house with you, you can send himletter by Russian Post. Imagine how surprised he will be when he receives an envelope on a holiday. Such a gift will remind a man of the years of his service, when he himself wrote such letters home, to his parents or to his beloved.
2. Pleykast.
There are many services on the Internet where you can create a "live" postcard - playcast. Pleykast is a beautiful selection of photos, animations, combined with music. Here, both a photo of the congratulatory person and pictures from outside resources can be used. You can also choose the music of your choice. You just need to send the link to the finished playcast to the addressee. This can be done using any of the social networks used by the person you congratulate.
3. Festive poster
If you like to draw, then this idea is just for you. Draw a congratulation on the Day of the B altic Fleet on a large sheet of drawing paper. Print and stick pictures of warships building sailors in full dress. In a word, show your imagination.
Words worth saying
Any congratulations should not only come from the heart, but also be foldable and beautiful. If you verbally congratulate, you can formulate wishes in your own words. For example: Dear (father, husband, brother, etc.), I congratulate you on the Day of the B altic Fleet. You are very strong and brave, so I can boldly call you the master of storms and seas. It's not scary with you, because you can always protect. Stay like this in the future, and may good mood and luck accompany you in everything! »
If you like congratulationsin verse, then try to compose it yourself so that it is as connected as possible with the name, age, occupation of the person you congratulate.
And, finally, if it is not possible to personally congratulate a person, write him an SMS. Short and concise, but one that touches the depths of the soul.
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