Days of military glory. Days of military glory and memorable dates in Russia Days of military glory in May
Calendar of significant and memorable dates in Russia in 2017
§ 1155th anniversary of the birth of Russian statehood
§ 1135th anniversary of the unification of Northern and Southern by Prince Oleg the Prophet
Rus' into one state with the center in Kyiv (882)
§ 980 years ago, Yaroslav the Wise at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv was
The first library of Ancient Rus' was founded (1037)
§ 870 years since the first chronicle mention of Moscow (1147)
§ 775 years ago (April 5, 1242) Prince Alexander Nevsky defeated the crusaders on Lake Peipus near the Raven Stone
§ 555 years since the beginning of the reign of Ivan III Vasilyevich, the first
§ 405 years of expulsion of Polish interventionists from Moscow by the militia under the leadership of Minin and Pozharsky (October 26, 1612)
§ 350 years ago, the peasant war began under the leadership of Stepan Razin (1667);
§ 345 years since the birth (June 9) of Peter I the Great (1672-1725), Russian emperor, statesman
§ 295 years ago Peter 1 approved the Table of Ranks of all ranks of the Russian Empire (1722)
§ 295 years ago Peter 1 issued a decree on the creation of the prosecutor's office (1722)
§ 260 years since the founding of the Russian Academy of Arts (1757)
§ 215 years since birth (July 5) P.S. Nakhimov (1802-1855), an outstanding Russian naval commander
§ 205th anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812, Battle of Borodino
§ 165 years ago the Hermitage was opened in St. Petersburg (1852)
§ 155 years since the founding of the St. Petersburg Conservatory
§ 140 years ago the premiere of P.I.’s ballet took place. Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" (1877)
§ 100 years ago the Russian Book Chamber was founded (1917)
§ 75 years ago the legendary pilot ace A.I. accomplished his feat. Maresyev (1942)
Calendar of significant dates in the Year of Ecology 2017
§ On January 5, 2016, the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation was signed on holding the Year of Ecology in the Russian Federation in 2017
§ 2017 was also declared the Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas (Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of August 1, 2015 No. 392 “On holding the Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas in the Russian Federation”)
§ March 14 is International Rivers Day, a day of action against dams to protect rivers, water and life (since 1998). Celebrated in a number of countries.
§ November 6 - International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment during War and Armed Conflict
Days of military glory in the Russian Federation in 2017
Leningrad from the blockade by Nazi troops (1944)
§ February 2 - Day of the defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Stalingrad (1943)
over the German knights on Lake Peipsi
§ May 9 - 71st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941 - 1945 (1945)
Battle of Chesma (1770)
First over the Swedes in the Battle of Poltava
Russian fleet under the command of Peter I over the Swedes at
Cape Gangut
§ August 23 - Day of the defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Kursk (1943)
§ September 8 - Day of the Battle of Borodino of the Russian army under the command of M.I. Kutuzov with the French army
Ushakova over the Turkish squadron at Cape Tendra
Dmitry Donskoy over the Mongol-Tatar troops in the Battle of Kulikovo
§ November 7 - The day of the military parade on Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the twenty-fourth anniversary
Great October Socialist Revolution (1941);
Nakhimov over the Turkish squadron at Cape Sinop
§ December 5 - Day of the start of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops against Nazi troops in the Battle of Moscow (1941);
troops under the command of A.V. Suvorov
Days of military glory or victory days are holidays established in honor of victories in any military battles that played a significant role in the history of the country. There are only sixteen days of military glory in Russia in 2017, and each date means a glorious victory in the past.
What date are the days of military glory of Russia in 2017, in honor of what event was each holiday established and what impact did past victories have on the present of our country - in this article.
Winter 2017
- January 27 – Day of the liberation of Leningrad from the fascist blockade
One of the most terrible events of the Great Patriotic War was the siege of Leningrad, which lasted from September 8, 1941 to January 27, 1944. For 872 long days, Leningraders were surrounded by fascist troops, and only through heroic efforts were they able to break the blockade ring.
- February 2 – Day of the defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Stalingrad
The victory won in the Battle of Stalingrad came at a huge cost to the Soviet troops. The victory over the Wehrmacht troops largely determined the further outcome of the war.
- February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day
Initially marking the anniversary of the Red Army, over many years February 23 has been transformed into a holiday for the strong half of humanity. On this day, it is customary to honor all men - to say warm words, read congratulations, and give gifts. Acts as a kind of counterbalance to Women's Day - March 8th.
Spring
- April 18 - Victory Day of Russian soldiers over German knights on Lake Peipsi
In 1242, Alexander Nevsky repelled the attack of the Teutonic knights who launched a campaign against Rus'. The battle went down in history as the Battle of the Ice. Thanks to the actions of the Novgorodians on the shores of Lake Peipsi, the expansion of German and Swedish troops was repelled for many years, which, in turn, had a great influence on the formation of Russian statehood.
- May 9 - Victory Day
Victory Day is the most famous holiday among all the Days of Military Glory. And it is not surprising - perhaps there is not a single family in our country that would not have been affected by the terrible and sad events of the Great Patriotic War. In honor of our grandfathers, who gave their lives for our future, we celebrate this holiday.
Days of military glory of Russia in the summer of 2017
- July 7 - Day of the victory of the Russian fleet over the Turkish fleet in the Battle of Chesme
The Battle of Chesma is notable primarily for the fact that the Russian fleet won a victory over an enemy more than twice its size. The victory of the Russian fleet had a great influence on the further development of Russian-Turkish relations in the 18th-19th centuries.
- July 10 - Day of the victory of the Russian army over the Swedes in the Battle of Poltava
The number of victorious days could not but include the Battle of Poltava - the greatest battle in the Northern War, which took place in 1709 between Russian and Swedish troops, hitherto considered invincible.
- August 9 - Day of the victory of the Russian fleet over the Swedes at Cape Gangut
An important place in the list of days of military glory is occupied by the Day of the First Victory at Sea - a Swedish naval detachment and the recently created Russian fleet met at Cape Gangut.
- August 23 - Day of the defeat of Nazi troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Kursk
One of the largest battles in the Great Patriotic War and the largest tank battle of World War II is the Battle of Kursk. The victory at Kursk became a symbol of the impending victory in the war.
Autumn
- September 8 - Day of the Battle of Borodino
Despite the fact that the official results of the Battle of Borodino are considered uncertain, that is, none of the parties involved won a victory, this battle is known as one of the largest in world military history.
- September 11 - Victory Day of the Russian squadron over the Turkish squadron at Cape Tendra
As a result of the battle on the Black Sea near the Tendra Spit, the Russian fleet won a victory over a significantly superior enemy - the fleet of the Ottoman Empire.
- September 21 - Victory Day of Russian regiments over the Mongol-Tatar troops in the Battle of Kulikovo
The Battle of Kulikovo or the Massacre of Mamayevo is a battle between Russian and Tatar-Mongol troops, which became the beginning of the end of the Golden Horde yoke.
- November 4 - National Unity Day
A public holiday, the date of which was determined by the liberation of Moscow from the troops of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth by the militia led by Minin and Pozharsky. This event marked the end of a difficult period in Russian history known as the Time of Troubles.
- November 7 - Day of the military parade on Red Square in 1941
In 1941, when the front line passed not far from Moscow, a parade was held on Red Square in honor of the anniversary of the October Revolution. In terms of the strength of its influence on subsequent events during the war, the parade is equal to the greatest battles and victories in history.
Days of military glory of Russia in winter 2017
- December 1 - Victory Day of the Russian squadron over the Turkish squadron at Cape Sinop
The largest battle of two sailing fleets - Russian and Turkish - went down in history as the Battle of Sinop. Under the leadership of P.S. Nakhimov, the Russian fleet won an unconditional victory over the Turks literally in a matter of hours.
- December 5 - The day of the start of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops in the Battle of Moscow
This day in the history of the Great Patriotic War marks the beginning of the second, offensive, stage in the long and difficult battle for Moscow. Victory in the Battle of Moscow meant the failure of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa.
- December 24 - Day of the capture of the Izmail fortress
The Battle of Izmail (Ismail) turned out to be not so much a military event as a political event that demonstrated the power and skills of the Russian troops and made it possible to consolidate the annexation of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
Memorable and significant dates in October 2017
525 years ago, the expedition of H. Columbus discovered the island of San Salvador (the official date of the discovery of America) (1492);
145 years ago, Russian electrical engineer A.N. Lodygin filed an application for the invention of an electric incandescent lamp (1872);
130 years ago the premiere of P.I.’s opera took place. Tchaikovsky's "The Enchantress" at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg (1887);
120 years since the first football match was held in Russia (October 24, 1897);
95 years ago, the book and magazine publishing house “Young Guard” was created in Moscow (1922);
60 years ago, the film “The Cranes Are Flying” (1957) directed by M. Kalatozov was released on the screens of the country. At the Cannes Film Festival in 1958, the film was awarded the Palme d'Or;
60 years ago, the world's first artificial Earth satellite was launched in our country (October 4, 1957);
October 1, 2017 - International Day of Older Persons. It was proclaimed at the 45th session of the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1990, celebrated since October 1, 1991.
October 1, 2017 - 105 years since the birth of L.N. Gumilev (1912-1992), Russian historian-ethnologist, geographer, writer;
October 2, 2017 - International Day of Non-Violence. Established by a resolution of the UN General Assembly of June 15, 2007. The date was not chosen by chance: on October 2, 1869, Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and the founder of the philosophy of non-violence, was born. According to the UN resolution, the International Day serves as an additional occasion to “promote non-violence, including through educational and public awareness activities.”
October 2, 2017 - World Architecture Day (first Monday in October). This holiday was established by the International Union of Architects.
October 3-9, 2017 - International Writing Week. Held annually during the week on which World Post Day falls.
October 4, 2017 - 170 years since the birth of Louis Henri Boussenard (1847-1911), French writer;
October 4, 2017 - Day of the beginning of the space age of mankind (since 1967 by decision of the International Astronautical Federation).
October 7, 2017 - 65 years old Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (1952), President of the Russian Federation, statesman;
October 8, 2017 - Day of Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers (second Sunday of October, Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 31, 1999 No. 679).
October 12, 2017 - 105 years since the birth of L.N. Koshkin (1912-1992), Soviet engineer-inventor;
October 14, 2017 - 275 years since the birth of Ya.B. Knyazhnin (1742-1791), Russian playwright, poet;
October 14, 2017 - World Egg Day. In 1996, at a conference in Vienna, the International Egg Commission announced that the world egg holiday would be celebrated on the second Friday of October.
October 15, 2017 is World Handwashing Day. Celebrated at the initiative of the UN Children's Fund.
October 19, 2017 - Day of the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum. All-Russian Lyceum Student Day. This holiday owes its appearance to an educational institution - on October 19, 1811, the Imperial Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum opened, where Alexander Pushkin and many other people who glorified Russia were educated.
October 21, 2017 - Apple Day (or the weekend closest to this date). In the UK, this event was first organized in 1990, on the initiative of one of the charitable organizations. Although the holiday is called “Apple Day,” it is dedicated not only to apples, but to all orchards, as well as local island attractions.
October 22, 2017 - White Crane Festival. A holiday of poetry and memory of those who fell on the battlefields in all wars. Appeared on the initiative of the poet Rasul Gamzatov.
October 23, 2017 - International School Library Day (fourth Monday of October).
October 24, 2017 - 385 years since the birth of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch naturalist;
October 24, 2017 - 135 years since the birth of Imre Kalman (1882-1953), Hungarian composer;
October 25, 2017 - International Women's Day for Peace (since 1980 by decision of the International Democratic Federation of Women).
October 26, 2017 - 175 years since the birth of V.V. Vereshchagin (1842-1904), Russian painter, writer;
October 27, 2017 - 235 years since the birth of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), Italian composer, violinist;
October 28, 2017 is International Animation Day. Established on the initiative of the French branch of the International Animated Film Association in 2002 in honor of the 110th anniversary of the public presentation of the first animation technology.
October 31, 2017 - 385 years since the birth of John Vermeer (Vermeer) of Delphi (1632-1675), Dutch artist;
October 31, 2017 - 180 years since the birth of Louis Jacolliot (1837-1890), French writer and traveler;
Memorable and significant dates in November 2017
130 years ago, A.K.’s novel was published. Doyle's "Study in Scarlet" (1887);
100 years ago the RSFSR was formed (1917), now the Russian Federation;
55 years ago, a story by A.I. was published in Novy Mir. Solzhenitsyn’s “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” (1962);
20 years ago, the all-Russian state channel “Culture” went on air (1997);
November 3, 2017 - 220 years since the birth of A.A. Bestuzhev-Marlinsky (1797-1837), Russian writer, critic, Decembrist;
November 3, 2017 - 135 years since the birth of Y. Kolas (1882-1956), Belarusian writer, poet and translator;
November 3, 2017 - 130 years since the birth of S.Ya. Marshak (1887-1964), Russian poet, playwright and translator;
November 4, 2017 - National Unity Day. This holiday was established in honor of an important event in the history of Russia - the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612.
November 6, 2017 - 165 years since the birth of D.N. Mamin-Sibiryak (1852-1912), Russian writer;
November 7, 2017 - 90 years since the birth of D.M. Balashov (1927-2000), Russian writer, folklorist, publicist;
November 7, 2017 - Day of Accord and Reconciliation. October Revolution Day. The day of the military parade on Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution (1941).
November 8, 2017 - International KVN Day (since 2001). The idea of the holiday was proposed by the president of the international KVN club, Alexander Maslyakov. The date of the celebration was chosen to honor the anniversary of the first Merry and Resourceful Club game, which aired on November 8, 1961.
November 9, 2017 - 180 years since the birth of Emile Gaboriau (1832-1873), French writer;
November 11, 2017 - 95 years since the birth of Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007), American novelist;
November 13, 2017 - International Day of the Blind. On November 13, 1745, Valentin Hauis was born in France, a famous teacher who founded several schools and enterprises for the blind in Paris and St. Petersburg. According to the decision of the World Health Organization, this date became the basis for the International Day of the Blind.
November 14, 2017 - 110 years since the birth of Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), Swedish writer;
November 15, 2017 - 155 years since the birth of Gerhart Hauptmann (1862-1946), German playwright and novelist;
November 16, 2017 - No Smoking Day (celebrated on the third Thursday of November). It was established by the American Cancer Society in 1977.
November 18, 2017 - 230 years since the birth of Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), French artist, inventor, one of the creators of photography;
November 18, 2017 - 90 years since the birth of E.A. Ryazanov (1927-2015), Russian director, screenwriter, poet;
November 20, 2017 - 80 years since the birth of V.S. Tokareva (1937), Russian prose writer, film playwright;
November 21, 2017 - World Welcome Day (since 1973). This holiday was invented by two brothers - Michael and Brion McCormack from the American state of Nebraska in 1973. The rules of this holiday-game are very simple: it is enough to say hello to ten strangers on this day.
November 24, 2017 - 385 years since the birth of B. Spinoza (1632-1677), Dutch rationalist philosopher;
November 25, 2017 - 455 years since the birth of Lope de Vega (1562-1635), Spanish playwright, poet;
November 25, 2017 - 300 years since the birth of A.P. Sumarokov (1717-1777), Russian playwright, poet;
November 26, 2017 - World Information Day. Celebrated annually since 1994 on the initiative of the International Academy of Informatization and the World Information Parliament. On this day in 1992, the first International Informatization Forum took place.
November 28, 2017 - 260 years since the birth of William Blake (1757-1827), English poet and engraver;
November 28, 2017 - 110 years since the birth of Alberto Moravio (1907-1990), Italian writer, journalist;
November 29, 2017 - 215 years since the birth of Wilhelm Hauff (1802-1827), German writer;
November 29, 2017 - Foundation Day of the World Conservation Society. On this day, in 1948, the World Conservation Union was founded, which is the largest international non-profit environmental organization. The Union unites 82 states (including the Russian Federation represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) into a unique global partnership.
November 30, 2017 - 350 years since the birth of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), English satirist and philosopher;
Memorable and significant dates in December 2017
265 years ago, the Mopsky Cadet Corps was established in St. Petersburg (1752);
205 years since the end of the Patriotic War of 1812;
175 years ago the first production of N.V.’s comedy took place. Gogol's "Marriage" (1842);
145 years ago, the Polytechnic Museum opened in Moscow (1872);
115 years ago, the premiere of M. Gorky’s play “At the Lower Depths” (1902) took place at the Moscow Art Theater;
December 1, 2017 - 95 years since the birth of V.M. Bobrov (1922-1979), Soviet athlete;
December 5, 2017 - 145 years since the birth of Al. Altaeva (M.V. Yamshchikova, 1872-1959), Russian children's writer, publicist;
December 5, 2017 - 205 years since the birth of Ambrose Optinsky (A.M. Grenkov, 1812-1891), Russian religious figure;
December 6, 2017 - 205 years since the birth of N.S. Pimenov (1812-1864), Russian sculptor;
December 6, 2017 - 90 years since the birth of V.N. Naumov (1927), Russian film director, screenwriter, actor;
December 8, 2017 - 215 years since the birth of A.I. Odoevsky (1802-1839), Russian poet, Decembrist;
December 9, 2017 - 175 years since the birth of P.A. Kropotkin (1842-1921), Russian revolutionary anarchist, scientist;
December 10, 2017 is International Human Rights Day. The date was chosen to honor the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
December 13, 2017 - 220 years since the birth of Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), German poet, prose writer and critic;
December 13, 2017 - 115 years since the birth of E.P. Petrov (E.P. Kataeva, 1902-1942), Russian writer, journalist;
December 14, 2017 - 95 years since the birth of N.G. Basov (1922-2001), Russian physicist, inventor of the laser;
December 15, 2017 is the Day of Remembrance for journalists who died in the performance of their professional duties.
December 15, 2017 - 185 years since the birth of A.G. Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer;
December 16, 2017 - 145 years since the birth of A.I. Denikin (1872-1947), Russian military and political figure;
December 16, 2017 - 85 years since the birth of R.K. Shchedrin (1932), Russian composer and pianist;
December 18, 2017 - 70 years since the birth of Steven Spielberg (1947), American director, screenwriter and producer;
December 20, 2017 - 115 years since the birth of T.A. Mavrina (1902-1996), Russian illustrator and graphic artist;
December 21, 2017 - 100 years since the birth of Heinrich Böll (1917-1985), German short story writer, prose writer and translator;
December 22, 2017 - 80 years since the birth of Eduard Uspensky (1937), Russian writer, screenwriter, author of children's books;
December 23, 2017 - 240 years since the birth of Alexander I (1777-1825), Russian Emperor;
December 25, 2017 - 90 years since the birth of A.E. Rekemchuk (1927), Russian prose writer, film playwright, publicist;
December 26, 2017 - 155 years since the birth of A.V. Amphiteatrov (1862-1938), Russian writer, playwright and feuilletonist;
December 27, 2017 - 195 years since the birth of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist;
December 27, 2017 - 185 years since the birth of P.M. Tretyakov (1832-1898), Russian merchant and philanthropist;
December 28, 2017 - International Cinema Day. On December 28, 1895, the first session of the Lumière brothers' cinematograph took place in the Grand Café on Boulevard des Capucines in Paris.
December 28, 2017 - 120 years since the birth of I.S. Konev (1897-1973), Russian military leader, Marshal of the Soviet Union;
December 30, 2017 - 95 years since the formation of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (1922);
The military history of Russia is a vivid chronicle of the selfless struggle of our people, which covered the Russian army with unfading military glory for the integrity and independence of its native land. During periods of difficult trials, the patriotic self-awareness of people manifested itself with particular acuteness. The spirit of the people had a decisive influence on the combat effectiveness of the defenders of the Fatherland. Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Kuzma Minin, Dmitry Pozharsky, Alexander Suvorov, Georgy Zhukov and many other glorious names, and their deeds will remain forever in people's memory.
The history of Russia is rich in significant events. In all centuries, heroism, the courage of Russian soldiers, the power and glory of Russian weapons have been an integral part of the greatness of the Russian state. In addition to military victories, there are events worthy of being immortalized in people's memory. Such events are discussed in Federal Law No. 32 of March 13, 1995, which is called “On the Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates of Russia.”
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May 31 is a memorable date in the military history of Russia. On this day in 1814, the Treaty of Paris was signed and the war against the Napoleonic Empire ended. The end of the war with Napoleon, which began in 1812.
In accordance with the Decree of the Administration of the Moshensky Municipal District dated March 16, 2018 No. 133 “On approval of the plan for holding events dedicated to the Days of Military Glory of Russia and memorable dates of the Novgorod Region, as part of the implementation of priority directions of state youth policy for 2018”, in summer health camps , organized on the basis of educational institutions, days of military glory were held.
In the specialized camp "Spartakovets" operating on the basis of the MAOU "Secondary School in the village of Moshenskoye" sports competitions were held dedicated to the day of the Victory of the Russian fleet over the Turkish fleet in the Battle of Chesme on July 7, 1779. The competition took placephysical culture and health complex in the village of Moshenskoye. The head of the camp, K.V. Shustrova, introduced the children to the history of the battle of Chesma, and then the “Spartacists” were asked to explain the meaning of proverbs and sayings on military topics: “Take care of your dress from a new age, honor from a young age,” “Love for the Motherland is stronger than death,” “ A hero will never die, he lives forever among the people,” etc. The guys completed this task successfully.
The event continued with a game of pioneer ball with volleyball elements. The guys were divided into two teams, the game was played in a friendly atmosphere, and friendship won with a score of 13:13. 20 people took part in the events.
The district library has organized a book and illustrative exhibition from the series “Days of Military Glory”, dedicated to the Battle of Chesma and the Battle of Poltava. Librarians introduced visitors to the literature presented at the exhibition. From the conversation, readers learned about the meaning of this victory and its undoubted importance during the Russian-Turkish war, about the valor and true heroism of our soldiers.
Summer camp with day stay "Springs" MAOU "Secondary school in the village of Moshenskoye" events were held dedicated to the day of military glory of Russia - the Day of Victory of the Russian army under the command of Peter the Great over the Swedes in the Battle of Poltava on July 10, 1709. Guseva A.N. The head of the camp introduced the children to the largest battle of the Northern War between the Russian troops under the command of Peter 1 and the Swedish army of Charles XII, and spoke about the historical figures who took part in the battle. The guys visited the book and illustrated exhibition “The Army of Russia” in the regional library, dedicated to the Days of Military Glory of Russia.
