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Every year Our Country celebrates the Day of the Baltic Fleet and 2023 will be no exception. This is the oldest military naval association in the Navy with rich traditions and history. Healthy Food Near Me has collected information about the holiday and interesting facts for readers.
When is Baltic Fleet Day celebrated in 2023
Baltic Fleet Day is celebrated annually in Our Country 18 May. The date was chosen in honor of the historical event, which we will discuss below.
History
Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Felix Gromov in July 1996 signed an order mentioning the Day of the Baltic Fleet in Our Country. The date was not chosen by chance. The history of the holiday sends us back to the beginning of the 1703th century. The year was 7. Emperor Peter the Great, known for his passion for maritime affairs, is in power. On May 18, according to the old style, which means May XNUMX, according to the new one, a battle with the Swedes took place at the mouth of the Neva. The result was the victory of weapons and the capture of two ships of opponents. It is believed that this is the first victory in the history of the new fleet.
Interestingly, the emperor himself took part in the battle, and our ships were rather weak by Swedish standards. In fact, these were 30 large boats equipped with places for rowing. However, the year is famous not only for the victory on the Neva. The first large frigate of the Baltic Fleet was launched, and the construction of the future Kronstadt base began.
The Baltic Fleet consolidated its successes throughout further history. First, victorious participation in the Northern War, then in the seven-year -Turkish war until the First World War. Sailors and officers took part in the Kronstadt uprising against the Soviet regime, but lost.
Traditions
The main events on the Day of the Baltic Fleet in Our Country are held in two cities. The first is Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region. Once it was a closed city due to its border position, as well as military courts based in it. But now the access control has been abolished. Another important for the military connection is the city of Kronstadt, which now belongs to St. Petersburg. The main celebrations in honor of the holiday are held in these two ports.
Cities do not celebrate the Day of the Baltic Fleet with wide parades and events. However, this is not always the case. On major anniversaries, solemn marches still take place. But it cannot be called a tradition. Although in the same Baltiysk they try to annually hold a march on the central square and arrange demonstration performances. The same is true in Kronstadt, where the holiday is combined with City Day.
Sometimes they spend a day of open decks, but again, you can’t call it a tradition. The fact is that soon after the Day of the Baltic Fleet in Our Country, all the Navy is honored. The main traditions and large-scale celebrations are timed to this date.
Interesting facts about the Baltic Fleet
- In the Baltic Fleet, for the first time, telegraph communications were tested. The first line was stretched between St. Petersburg and the base in Kronstadt.
- More than 400 geographical points are named in honor of the leaders of the Baltic Fleet. Most of them were opened by officers and admirals of this military unit.
- The flagship is the destroyer Persistent. It was visited at different times by two presidents – Boris Yeltsin and Dmitry Medvedev. In the history of this ship, there are not so many formidable victories as participation in international events. He even made his first long trip to the German city of Kiel, where the world-famous sailing festival takes place. In 2020, the flagship continues to undergo repairs.
- After the end of the Great Patriotic War, the fleet was divided into southern and northern, but then the former name and structure were returned.
- The Baltic Fleet is considered the main training base of the Navy.