Day of the Black Sea Fleet. history of the holiday

Day, the Black Sea Fleet has been celebrated in Russia with a grand scale and color for many years. He has to on May 13. The tradition to celebrate the above date appeared long ago, but officially it was consolidated only in 1996.

What is remarkable about this grandiose holiday - the Day of the Black Sea Fleet?

In many Russian cities on May 13, solemn parades are organized, obelisks and memorials are given tribute to the memory of the sailors killed in the wars. To the glory of these defenders of the Motherland there is a solemn prayer service. And this is not all the events that memorize the great date - the Day of the Black Sea Fleet. But about them a little later. First about how the flotilla on the Black Sea was born.

Historical reference

Of course, the beginning of the glorious history of the squadron was put by such famous admirals as Ushakov, Nakhimov, Lazarev, Kuznetsov. It was the Russian ships, which were bisarized on the Black Sea, that influenced the course of events of the First World War and the Crimean wars. And during the Great Patriotic War, they played one of the main roles in the defense of the Crimea, the North Caucasus and Sevastopol.

Everyone knows that as early as 1783 a group of ships of the Azov flotilla, numbering 11 units, crossed the water area of the Black Sea bay (Akhtiarskaya). It happened on May 13: to contemporaries this date is known as the Day of the Black Sea Fleet. After a while she joined the squadron of the Dnepropetrovsk Flotilla. As a result, 28 combat marine ships formed the backbone of the newly-fledged Russian fleet. After the Crimea became Russian, the Russian autocrat Catherine II ordered the formation of the Black Sea Fleet, which was headed by Admiral Fyodor Klokachev. His naval army influenced the course of events in the war with Turkey and France. However, the Crimean War, the flotilla lost in 1856, and an international document was signed in the French capital, according to which Russia had been deprived of the prerogative of having a military army on the Black Sea. Only the provisions of the London Convention of 1871 eliminated the above injustice.

Recent milestones in history

The Black Sea Fleet in recent years has been a serious strategic object of the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, the bases of which were divided.

In 1994, in the Russian capital, the heads of the aforementioned states formally agreed that the army's problem in the Black Sea would have a step-by-step plan for the solution, but the document was still in effect for separating the fleet.

Finally, in early summer of 1997, the St. Andrew's flag was hoisted on the Black Sea ships . For the past several years, the Russian squadron on the Black Sea has been floating for long distances to other countries with the purpose of exchanging experience. The exercises are conducted with Italian, French, Bulgarian, Greek, Indian, Egyptian naval forces.

Traditions of the holiday

Holiday The Day of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia has long gained its glorious traditions. Celebrations begin with the fact that sailors lay flowers and wreaths at the monument created in honor of the Tercentenary of the creation of the Black Sea Fleet. The whole day from morning till night on the streets of Russian cities there are concerts, and Russians organize large-scale festivities. Congratulations on the Day of the Black Sea Fleet are spoken by the Commander-in-Chief of the squadron, as well as by representatives of the state apparatus of our country. On this day they receive insignia, government awards, valuable gifts and awards for sailors who distinguished themselves in the service. Naval vessels and signal flags are installed on ships.

Sevastopol always remember the festive traditions

And of course, the Day of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia with a special scale and breadth is celebrated in Sevastopol.

In the water area of the local bay, a grand military sporting event and a parade of ships are arranged. Residents and guests of the port year can see the military parade, festive concerts, participate in quizzes, competitions, sports . Well and on some sea courts on May, 13th organize so-called Day of open doors when simple inhabitants can see with own eyes, how the life of the seaman is arranged.

So, May 13 is the Day of the Black Sea Fleet, and the inhabitants of Sevastopol rush to the Officers' House to see the exposition of paintings by artists professionally painting seascapes. How not to visit the Museum of the Black Sea Fleet to see a unique collection of cold and firearms, portraits of participants in military battles, Russian lithographs and much more?

In the evening, for the Sevastopol singers, the pop stars sing and dance, and a few hours later an artillery salute will be heard over the bay, after which no one at home diverges. Guests are left to enjoy the spectacular spectacle - fountains on the water.

Holiday this year

In the current year, May 13, the Day of the Black Sea Fleet, was also celebrated for glory. Again, in the first place it was felt in Sevastopol.

To the monument to the founder of the fleet - Catherine II, flowers were laid, and a prayer service was held in the garrison temple, attended by the head of the Black Sea Fleet headquarters Alexander Nosatov, officers, fleet veterans and ordinary sailors. A gala concert was organized in the officers' house for sailors.

Musicians and artists who came from the remotest corners of Russia performed at the summer stage, which is located on Primorsky Boulevard. In 2015, the fleet's fleet will be expanded to several combat units, which can not but rejoice.

For the Russian people, the Day of Education of the Black Sea Fleet is an important and significant holiday.

The strength and power of the army on the Black Sea

At present, the Russian flotilla, based on the Black Sea, is the stronghold of the country's defensive capability, namely its southern borders.

The army's arsenal is truly impressive: modern surface ships, high-tech submarines, missile-bearing, fighter and antisubmarine weapons. With such objects, we are not afraid of any external threats. Moreover, until 2020 our fleet will be replenished with modern sea vessels. Only in the current year it will include 3 destroyers and 4 submarines.