Every year on the first Sunday of July, the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers (Riverman's Day) is celebrated. This industry holiday was established in 1980. Since then, on the specified date, all workers in water transport have been congratulated on their professional day: passenger, cargo and special. Special water transport includes floating workshops, ferries, dredging vessels, floating stores, tugboats, etc.
In 2018, this holiday fell on July 1st. AT Moscow Spectacular competitions of sailboats, timed to coincide with the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers, will be held in the waters of the Khimki Reservoir, the press service of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Moscow Canal" reports.
The festive regatta, which first started in 2016, will feature J70 class fast sailing yachts capable of speeds up to 20 knots (36 km/h). It is on such boats that the National Sailing League, the largest project of the All-Russian Sailing Federation, is held. Each sailboat has five riders and a skipper. The length of the distance, depending on the strength of the wind and its direction, can vary from 1 to 2.5 miles (1.85-4.6 km). Competitors must overcome it in two hours.
The team of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Moscow Canal” includes yachtsmen with rich experience.
A sailing regatta is a series of races in which crews start within five minutes. With the opening of the starting procedure, the teams go on the route. Depending on the direction of the wind, swivel buoys will be placed on the Khimki reservoir. The task of the race is not only to finish ahead of rivals, but also to go the distance according to certain rules. So, any contact with the buoy or another participant will be punished with a 360-degree turn. The success of the race depends on the tactics chosen by the team, on the coordinated execution of the skipper's instructions, and, of course, on the wind. By tradition, the winners will receive prizes, diplomas and medals.
AT Tobolsk The day of the riverman will be celebrated on June 30 at the site near the recreation center "Rechnik", reports "Tobolsk.ru".
The celebration will begin at 17:00 with a concert and entertainment program, including a children's playground and a festive trade. At 19:30 the event will continue with the dance floor "Retro-Tobolsk". From 20:30 the program includes open air, from 21:30 - a concert of the RBGP cover band. The celebration of the Day of the riverman will end with fireworks, which will begin at 23:00. Entrance to the event is free.
AT Krasnoyarsk The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers will also be celebrated in advance. On June 29, 2018 at 13:30 on the Yenisei embankment (the second berth, near Surikov St.), rivermen will celebrate their professional holiday, NIA-Krasnoyarsk reports.
A parade of ships will take place in the waters of the Yenisei, and a solemn rally and a festive concert will take place on the embankment.
The event will be attended by heads of enterprises of the Yenisei river basin, representatives of the city and regional administrations and other honored guests. They will congratulate the industry workers and veterans on the Day of the riverman, and also make a round of the fleet on the ship and greet the crews of the ships standing in the parade.
And in Ufa June 30 holiday, dedicated to the day employees of the sea and river fleet, will be with a large concert program, Argumenty i Fakty reports.
At 11:00, a festive event will begin at the Vodnik stadium with congratulations to Neptune and his retinue, a performance by cadets of the Ufa River School, a brass band, the Admiral Bakaev Children's Maritime Center, etc., and sports and entertainment events.
All residents of the Leninsky district and the Zaton microdistrict are invited to take part in the celebration. Winners and active participants are waiting for delicious pancakes.
Sea and river transport is one of the important and reliable sectors of the economy of many countries.
Day of workers of the sea and river fleet is a professional holiday of workers of the sea and river fleet, celebrated every year on the first Sunday of July. And in 2019, this holiday falls on July 7th.
Heroes of the occasion
The Day of Workers of the Sea and River Fleet was established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 1, 1980 No. 3018-X "On holidays and memorable days", as amended by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 1, 1988 No. 9724-XI "On the introduction amendments to the legislation of the USSR on holidays and memorable days.
The workers of the blue highways have always been the glory of Russia, and now such concepts as mutual assistance and maritime labor fraternity remain decisive for them. Therefore, without sailors and rivermen of the passenger, merchant and icebreaker fleets, port workers, ship repairers and many other specialists who ensure the operation of the sea and river roads of Russia, the past, present and future of our country is unthinkable. And, of course, with their work they deserve their own holiday, the Day of the Workers of the Sea and River Fleet.
It's nice that the traditions that have been developing in the Navy for centuries are not only alive now, but are also developing, getting stronger, and multiplying. The sea and river fleet and today remain an important component of the transport complex, an integral part of the entire economy of the country, plays a significant role in the implementation of the transport strategy of Russia.
Creation of the Russian fleet
The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is a great occasion to remember history.
The date of creation of the Russian fleet is October 20, 1696. On this day, at the insistence of Peter I, the Boyar Duma issued a "verdict" (decree) "Convenient articles that belong to a taken fortress or fortification from the Turks of Azov," in which it decided " sea vessels It was a decision of historical importance. As a result of its implementation, Russia - the largest continental state - was also to become a maritime power.
In fact, the construction of the fleet by Peter I in Voronezh was started as early as the end of 1695, after returning from the unsuccessful first Azov campaign, according to the "council" of the generals. On November 4, according to the “verdict” of the Duma and the decree of Peter I, the construction of the regular Russian fleet by the “Kumpans” began, into which the nobility (18 Kumpas) and the clergy (17 Kumpas) were grouped. The responsibilities of the Kuppanstvo included the construction, armament, maintenance and repair of ships. The clergy had to build one ship from 8 thousand households, and the nobility - from 10 thousand households. The nobles, who had less than 100 households, contributed annually half a ruble from each household.
On December 11, 1696, a decree was issued on the construction of 12 ships by merchants, townspeople and foreign merchants. In total, the Kumpanstvo were to build 52 ships of various ranks and galleys. With the money collected from the population, the ships were built by the state.
Soldiers of the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments, carpenters from all over the country, 50 foreign craftsmen were appointed to build the ships. The organization of the construction of ships was entrusted to the Military order-rank, headed by the governor T. N. Streshnev. In order to study shipbuilding and maritime affairs, in 1697 Peter I, under the guise of a constable of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, Peter Mikhailov, went to Holland and England as part of the Great Embassy and sent about 100 young people there. Shipwrights and artisans were trained in Russia. The construction of the Azov fleet was carried out at shipyards in Voronezh, Tavrov, Stupino, Bryansk, Chizhovka, Pavlovsk.
In 1697 the first admiralty was established in Voronezh. In the autumn of 1698, part of the ships were launched, and in the spring of 1699, a squadron of 10 ships and several vessels entered the Sea of Azov. In August, on one of them, the 46-gun ship Fortress, Peter I sent the Duma clerk E.I. Ukraintsev and personally accompanied him with a squadron (10 ships, 2 galleys, 2 ships) to Kerch. This demonstration of the Russian fleet contributed to the signing of a peace treaty with Turkey on July 3, 1700.
By 1700, 40 sailing ships and rowboats were built for the Azov Fleet. According to the decree of April 20, 1700, the construction of ships was transferred to the state, and the kumpanstvo had to contribute money. The construction of the Azov fleet continued until 1711. A total of 215 ships were built, including 44 58-gun ships. After the Prut Treaty (1711), according to which Azov and Taganrog were transferred to Turkey, the Azov fleet ceased to exist. The experience gained during its construction was used on the Baltic Sea, which played an important role in northern war. Ships for the Baltic Fleet were built at the shipyards of St. Petersburg, Novgorod, Olonets (Lodeinoye Pole), Uglich, Arkhangelsk and Tver (Kalinin).
For 30 years (1696-1725) a regular fleet of Russia was created. A total of 111 were built battleships, 38 frigates, 60 brigantines, 8 shnyavs, 67 large galleys, a significant number of scampaways (semi-galleys), bombardment ships, fireships, shmaks, prams, up to 300 transport ships and many small ships. In terms of combat and seaworthiness, Russian battleships (the best of them were the Lesnoye and Ingermanland), the construction of which began in 1708, were not inferior to foreign ones, and the galleys successfully operated in the skerry areas of the Baltic Sea against Swedish ships.
All important orders regarding shipbuilding and the creation of a fleet came from Peter I, whose main assistants were F.A. Golovin, F.M. Apraksin and K.I. Kruys, and for the supply of ships - Franz Timmerman and treasurer S.I. languages. Of the ship masters (this rank was equated to the rank of captain of the 3rd rank), the "master of good proportions" F.M. Sklyaev and Richard Kosentz, as well as Vasily Shipilov, F.S. Saltykov, G.A. Menshikov and apprentices Ivan Nemtsov, Mokey Cherkasov, Konstantin Yuriev, F.P. Palchikov, Yuri Koluenov.
By 1718, most of the command positions in the fleet were occupied by Russian people who had the necessary knowledge, experience and distinguished themselves in battle. In this regard, in January 1721, by decree of the Senate, it was forbidden to accept foreigners for service in the fleet. By 1725 the number personnel fleet reached 7215 people. Officers and shipbuilders were trained in specially created schools (Navigation, Admiralty) and the Naval Academy. St. Petersburg became the main center of shipbuilding and personnel training for the Russian fleet.
In 1696-1725. Azov and Baltic Fleets, Caspian flotilla. The Russian fleet in these years won the first major victories in naval battles at about. Kotlin, the Gangut peninsula, the Ezel and Grengam islands, won dominance in the Baltic and Caspian Seas.
After the death of Peter I, in 1725, the construction of warships in the country almost stopped - only those ships that were already on the stocks were completed. It was ordered not to go to sea in order to avoid losses. The fleet was inactive, the ships were dilapidated. Catherine II wrote in 1763: We have an abundance of ships and people, but there is neither a fleet nor sailors.
commander-in-chief naval forces Russian Admiral Vladimir Masorin announced plans to reform the Russian Navy, the result of which should be the creation of a combat-ready ocean fleet, which has the world's second largest carrier-based aviation group.
The first breakthrough in the creation of the fleet began in the 80s of the XIX century, when the Russian leadership decided to create a fleet on pacific ocean- to protect the eastern borders of Russia and support its influence in the region. Insufficient concentration of efforts, imbalance of programs, combined with the country's general technical backwardness and incompetent leadership, led to the defeat of the Russian fleet in the war of 1904-1905 with Japan, the main forces of the fleet of which were equipped with the latest ships built at British shipyards.
After Russo-Japanese War Russia for quite a long time could not begin to restore its fleet. War and revolution 1905-1907 plunged the country into a deep financial and economic crisis. The government could not allocate sufficient funds to implement the post-war shipbuilding programs developed by the Naval General Staff. The fleet was slightly replenished only at the expense of ships laid down during the Russo-Japanese War, and several cruisers ordered abroad and at domestic shipyards. The Naval Ministry made great efforts to repair and re-equip the surviving ships with the more than modest annual funds allotted to the Ministry.
February 11, 1918 V.I. Lenin signed a decree on the creation of the Workers 'and Peasants' Red Fleet (RKKF). Inherited from the Russian Imperial Navy, on the basis of which it was formed, he got a huge number of warships of all classes and auxiliary vessels: in the Baltic v 4 dreadnought battleships, 9 cruisers, 62 destroyers and destroyers, 26 submarines, 5 gunboats, 23 mine and network minelayer, 110 patrol ships and boats, 89 minesweepers, as well as over 100 various auxiliary vessels, 70 transports and 16 icebreakers (about 600 warships and vessels in total); on the Black Sea 7 battleships, 2 cruisers, 20 destroyers and 4 destroyers, 11 submarines (about 400 ships and auxiliary vessels in total).
Many ships were part of the Arctic Ocean Flotilla, the Caspian, Amur and Siberian fleets.
We sincerely congratulate the workers of the blue highways on the holiday, on the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers!
We are all in the soul of romance and, standing on the shore of the sea or river, everyone wants to conquer the blue expanses, if not on the captain's bridge, then at least as a passenger. It was romance that called for the selection of a fleet of river and navy as a place of work.
Russian fleet was created at the end of the 18th century, when the city of Azov was established by the decree of Peter I as the main port of the country. As a result of this decision, continental Russia should become a maritime power. Now the sea and river fleet is one of the advanced sectors of the economy, which allows delivering goods to the most inaccessible corners of the country, and carries out the main international trade in Russia. Every year on the first Sunday of July, the country celebrates the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers, established by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "On holidays and memorable days."
The employees of the maritime fleet,
For employees of the river fleet
We wish you great health
May there be a lot of good luck.
We wish you success in your work,
Ships won't go without you
We wish you cheerfulness, laughter,
Joy, happiness, love.
All those who gave their lives to the fleet
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
Glorious are you, sea wolves,
And the river ones are good.
May there be no storms in life
Schooner fortunately only goes
Fresh breeze will give wings
It will bring inspiration.
I congratulate everyone who works for the benefit of the sea or river fleet on their professional holiday! Move through life on the waves of happiness and success! Let the wind always be fair and help you get closer to your dreams and goals! Work with pleasure and get an excellent salary for your work!
Employees of the fleet, sea, river
I want to congratulate you with all my heart now!
I wish you success, steel health,
Let every moment in life please you!
More often let your smiles shine
I always wish to keep the course for happiness,
And all that your souls dream of
I wish it is easy to translate into reality!
Handwheel, four turns...
He is like a flat circle of fortune.
Today is Navy Day.
The liners are anchoring.
And let seven feet under your keel...
I wish you sailors
Float through life in a free style,
And the rest is nonsense!
Port workers, congratulations!
Your work is not easy, few will appreciate.
And on this day, we sincerely wish
May all dreams and goals come true.
Let work bring you joy
Let the difficulties disappear without a trace.
And let a little work fatigue
Your life only fills with happiness.
Happy Fleet Day, I congratulate everyone,
May you all be lucky in life
Let fate not play hide-and-seek
And happiness - boldly enter the house!
Let there be rivers without thresholds,
And the oceans - without storms,
Then in life there will be many
Love, hope, peaceful dreams!
Happy Navy Day,
And also river!
You - great happiness,
Good mischievous,
So that beauty days
Filled with tenderness
And also love
Fun, hope!
All employees in the fleet
We congratulate you today.
Day of sea and river
We all celebrate the fleet.
We wanted to wish you
Do not sit down to aground.
So that the courts do not fail,
Would have walked without damage.
Let the wind fill the sails
Let miracles happen more often
To pass the storms in life,
So that all sorrows evaporate,
Seven feet under your keel
Be friends with the calm
Always be afloat
On land hot rendezvous!
Let all this from history ...
They dream of sails
Here everyone can be a poet
This day is sacred!
A fleet worker is proud!
That's why there are no extras here.
Ships leave the port
Again, to surf the planet!
When it comes to toast
...for those at sea...
You must be born a sailor
Luckily, is it...
Congratulations: 63 in verse, 13 in prose.
The name Russian fleet carries so much strength and power. Every boy dreams of sailing on a ship from childhood, and for some, these dreams come true. The profession of sailors associated with the sea and river fleet implies strength and courage. Every year the first Sunday of July is stably celebrated by people of this sphere. Since October 1980, it has gone down in history as a public holiday, and was confirmed by a decree of the Supreme Council. The traditions of any holiday are only growing stronger and becoming more popular every year, and the day of the workers of the sea and river fleet is a confirmation of this.
history of the holiday
If you dig into history, you can find such events as, on October 20, 1969, the Russian fleet was created, which throughout the time has been developing, growing and multiplying. Its founder is the famous Peter the Great.
From the very beginning of shipbuilding, the forces of not only the inhabitants of the country were used, but also foreign guests and specialists came by invitation, who contributed to the development of this direction. Every year they added various changes and the fleet improved. Now it is a powerful organization that is highly valued and brings many benefits to its state.
AT Soviet time all holidays were created with convenience, and the same thing fell to this. In order for everyone Soviet citizen could celebrate this event, it was decided to make it a Sunday, when it was a day off and people could celebrate at their pleasure. He was also loved by people who live in close proximity to the sea or on the banks of rivers. All these residents are accustomed to celebrating this event with sailors.
A huge breakthrough was the creation of the navy in the Pacific Ocean. At the end of 1980, this event shook the whole country. The defense of Russia's borders was shifted to the fleet. Since then the most newest ships and the best equipment of the navy are serving in the protection of our order.
What is given for the holiday
On this day, all those who are at least slightly connected with the sea or river fleet receive congratulations. These can be people who serve and work in this profession today, and those who are already on a well-deserved rest. Everyone who is related to this profession should receive congratulations and gifts for their holiday.
People living in villages and villages somehow especially approach this event. On this day, mass festivities are organized with songs and dances, where the entire population takes part in this. It is customary to give fish in buckets, and the same amount of alcoholic drinks, so that the holiday will be remembered for a long time. A vest with the image of a loved one will be a pleasant surprise. Today, you can order such a photo option in any photo salon. Also, girls can give a wall calendar, and every month the picture will change to a new one, on which there will be an image of any memorable events.
Any seafood is already a gift that does not require much decoration. Such a surprise is usually given to those who have a family, so that the family hearth can decorate this gift. The shell, made in excellent execution, and decorated in any style can complement any interior of a sailor. Black and red caviar, packaged in a special way, can also come in handy.
Family people usually give their soulmate some kind of souvenir. So a photo album with photos against the background of the places where you live will remain for a long time, and will always remind you of this event. You can also give any souvenir from expensive jewelry, for example, a commander's naval watch. This gift can not only please, but also surprise your spouse.
Trivia trinkets, which are usually given by friends, can also be useful in the household, so to speak, a piggy bank with any cool maritime theme, will serve as a small family budget. Wall clock will remind you of the holiday, and be in front of your eyes. If you think about it, you can choose a lot of gifts for sailors. At their core, these are the same people as we are, only they have tied their fate with the sea.
How the holiday is celebrated
This holiday is usually celebrated in the circle of close and familiar people. The main solemn part at the place where the sailor works or serves ends and everyone gathers to celebrate at the table. The holiday falls on a summer day, and therefore, as a rule, it is better to spend it in nature, where you can fry kebabs, sing along with the guitar and catch fish. Here, away from home and in a place familiar to a sailor, you can have a great time, chat with friends, talk on interesting topics and just enjoy the outdoors.
If you have gathered a solid company, then a good option would be to celebrate the holiday in a restaurant. Usually this is discussed in advance and after the official part all the guests are sent to the chosen place. You can arrange with the backyard workers to decorate everything around in a marine style, this will be a pleasant surprise for any sailor. There, over a glass of wine accompanied by toasts, you can celebrate this event to your heart's content.
In many cities, especially those related to the navy, demonstrations are held along the streets of the city, where every resident can take part. The beautifully dressed streets of the city are simply filled with people in uniform, all of them come out on this day to celebrate their professional holiday, the day of the sea and river fleet.
A variety of sea and river transport in Russia is one of the important sectors in the state economy. This trend has continued for many years, thanks to the hard work of more than one generation. They devoted most of their lives to this profession. That is why representatives of the sea and river fleet were officially allocated more than thirty years ago a day in the calendar to celebrate this celebration dedicated to their work.
The first Sunday of the second summer month is dedicated to the annual celebration of the Day of the Workers of the Marine and River Fleet of Russia. Its establishment date was officially fixed in October 1980.
The year in which the creation of the Russian fleet took place, according to historical sources, refers to XVII century. It was in 1696, by order of Peter I, that the Boyar Duma created a Decree, which stated that sea vessels should be. Subsequently, Russia became one of the states that acted as a major maritime country.
After the date of the creation of the fleet, three decades later, a regular fleet was formed Russian state. Mass construction of various types of water transport began, including military and merchant ships. This action led not only to an increase in the quantity and quality of the Russian fleet, but also to the development of new and previously unknown sea and river routes.
The sea and river fleet played a particularly important role during the Great patriotic war. In the middle of the last century, for foreign trade maritime mode of transport has taken one of the important places among transportation. Also, this view has proven to be popular for those who like to travel. Such demand in trade and among passenger traffic caused a subsequent expansion in the construction of more modern and improved watercraft.
Traditions of celebrating the Russian Day of the Sea and River Fleet
Representatives of the navy have always been the pride and glory of Russia. The main concepts for them to this day remain mutual gain and a sense of family ties with each other. Their relationship is like brotherhood. They are always ready to help each other, being on the same ship and out of it for a long time.
Traditions and concepts of representatives of the sea and river fleet have been passed down for centuries from one generation to another. They are distinguished by their loyalty and constancy. Over the years, only best qualities that grow and develop.
Solemn events are planned mainly in the Primorsky Territories of Russia and in cities that are located on the coast big rivers. The main idea of such celebrations is to increase and revive the importance of these professions in the life of Russia. In 2018, the celebration will take place on July 1.
The basis that will make up the festive events is the holding of concert programs and various competitions, shows, master classes. They will be designed for audiences of all ages. The final moment of the celebration of the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers will traditionally be fireworks.
