Day of the submariner of Russia, its history and features

The day of the submariner is a modern holiday, celebrated by servicemen, civilians and reserve officers. The fleet has been a special pride of Russia for several decades, and service on submarines has been considered honorable since the times of the Russian Empire and the USSR.

History : The day of the submariner's sailor is now celebrated on March 19, and is associated with the creation of an underwater fleet in the Russian Empire. In 1906, under the Decree of Emperor Nicholas II, the first underwater forces were created on the Baltic Sea , and the boats were located near the naval base near the town of Libava. In the military and government circles of Russia, the possibility of creating an underwater fleet was actively discussed throughout the nineteenth century, and various inventors offered the most unusual projects.

As a result, the first in Russia history submarine was created at the Baltic plant in St. Petersburg in 1904, which was created by IG Bubnov, IS Goryunov and MN Beklemishev. In 1912, the newest diesel submarine "Bars" appeared in the Russian Empire, and by 1917 the Baltic Fleet included many ships of this type that were actively used during sea battles during the First World War.

The day of the submariner in the Russian Empire was celebrated annually since 1906, but after the revolution of 1917 he was no longer celebrated, identifying with activities characteristic of the tsarist regime. The solemn holiday was decided to revive only after eight decades, and this event was promoted by an order signed in 1996 by Admiral FN. Thundering. According to this document, the Day of the Russian Submariner should be celebrated annually on August 19, organizing various ceremonial events for servicemen and members of their families on this day.

Features : The day of the submariner fully emphasizes the role carried out by the Russian submarine fleet, without which almost no combat operation at sea can do. So, Admiral V.S. Vysotsky in 2008 during the festive event noted that sailors-submariners effectively defend Russia's national interests due to their courage, courage and courage, and the combat capabilities of domestic submarines improve every year. The role of the domestic submarine fleet in modern historical realities is invaluable, therefore during the professional holiday of Russian submariners the most solemn events are held.

Celebration : In Russia, the Day of the Submariner is celebrated quite vividly, and at that date the naval command gives encouragement and thanks to all the eminent sailors, commanders and crews of submarines, as well as the awarding of servicemen successfully participating in the most important operations. An integral part of the holiday are memorable meetings with veteran submariners, and active military personnel often remove previously imposed penalties.

Attitude to the feast : In the 80s and 90s, the prestige of service in the Navy decreased significantly, and the Russian government was trying to popularize the profession of a submariner. To better acquaint the Russians with their honorary service, the authorities organize large-scale celebrations dedicated to the difficult service of submariners.

And the tribute to professionalism and reliability, courage and bravery of sailors is given not only by the government and the Ministry of Defense, but also by a large number of civilians who do not have any direct relationship to the Russian submarine fleet. Wives of sailors-submariners also consider their husbands' professional holiday as a special date, since their life is inextricably linked with the domestic submarine fleet. Ability to wait for husbands on the shore is developed over the years, and while the submariners perform important tasks, wives on the shore carry their own, no less complex service.