The celebration of the Day of the Navy in St. Petersburg

Last Sunday of July as usual will be an annual event - the day of the Navy of Russia. Since Peter the Great Russia is a mighty sea power. Great-grandfather of Peter I, Tsar Mikhail, the first time launched the first ship built to the latest technologies and Western masters. However, it is to Peter with a lot of effort, managed to create not only a merchant fleet but also the military. And his efforts were not in vain. The Navy of our country was, and let's hope that will be one of the strongest navies in the world.

Already in the great Northern war began to form the Russian fleet on the Baltic sea, despite the numerical superiority of Sweden in the battleships, frigates, galleys and other ships the Swedes did not manage to win. The Russian army and the nascent Russian Navy was able to provide the land army and the fourth largest ships in the world that the Swedish Navy a serious defeat and victory in a protracted great Northern war.

a Lot of exploits and glorious deeds for three hundred years, the company has made the sailors of the fleet, which for ever will remain in our memory. This and the feats of sailing ships and iron battleships of the Russian Empire, but do not forget the feat of sailors of the Soviet Union during the great Patriotic war. Eternal memory and glory!

it just So happened since the days of the Russian Empire, the service in the Navy was life and now is the longest. The sailors and officers of the fleet were and are the most trained and educated in the Russian army.

Celebration of the Navy noted recently. In 1980, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "About memorable days and holidays," he was introduced in the USSR, but there is still.

to Celebrate the Navy day in Vladivostok, Severomorsk, Sevastopol and, of course, in St. Petersburg. Will be held in Sevastopol marine parade, concerts and fireworks. In other and in the other the bases of the Russian Navy the program will be similar and intense.

the Parade of ships in St. Petersburg will begin on Vasilevsky island in 10 hours 30 minutes Moscow time, and in the evening on Palace square will host a festive concert, which will take place beginning at 19 hours. In the concert will participate: Central wind orchestra of the Leningrad naval base, Alexei Avdeev, Alain Peters, albert zhalilov, the song and dance Ensemble "Gostya", Ballet M-ART, Vocal-instrumental ensembles "Chelsea" and "Stereo Peter, Zara, Metoda Bujor. 22 hours will be given a salute. The gala day will be free entrance to all the ships participating in the parade, so if You're on this day in St. Petersburg, you'll be able to not only visit the cruiser "Aurora".

the Festive events devoted to the Navy day will be held in Saint-Petersburg, it is necessary to notice a few interesting events that will be held in the period 25-26 July:

In the Park 300 St. Petersburg on the sandy shore will be demonstrative operation "Marines". Disembarkation will take place by using amphibious vehicles and military equipment with the support of assault helicopters. And all this will be shown on big screens, to comment on the landing will be an officer Training center marine corps "SATURN". There will also be various competitions and the actions devoted to celebration of day of the Navy, as well as other cultural events.

In the South-West within the fourth naval festival "Sea devils" will feature two military-historical reconstruction. The first, called "Black death" in the rear of German troops" will be held July 25 and will reconstruct the landing of Marines of the Baltic fleet on the shore occupied by German troops during the great Patriotic war.

the Second reconstruction called "Sea devils" against Somali pirates" will be held on Navy day on July 26 and will be dedicated to the current events that took place in the Gulf of Aden. The beginning of both reconstructions in 14 hours. However, the workshops and exhibitions of the festival will run Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 18 hours. Events will be held on the Gulf of Finland, in the place where is situated the beach. Next to the LCD "Baltic pearl" (street Admiral Cherokova").

the renovations will be widely used real military equipment, as well as different layouts it reflects. Will also be a variety of pyrotechnic effects. Visitors will be able to ride on military vehicles from WWII to present day. Exhibition of arms the naval infantry will also be of interest. Like any event at the end of the gala concert will be held.

In General, if You find yourself in St. Petersburg the last weekend in July, You will get a lot of interesting events dedicated to the day of the Navy, and no.