WASHINGTON Aug 1Diplomats laid flowers at the grave of Russian sailor Nikolai Demidov in the American city of Annapolis on Navy Day, the Russian Embassy in the United States reported. Demidov died in 1864, when his ship, the Almaz clipper ship, was stationed off the coast of the United States during the Civil War. The burial was found with the assistance of the Russian-American Commission on Prisoners of War and Missing Persons. The Atlantic squadron off the coast of the United States is regarded by historians as a factor that led to the failure of Britain's and France's attempts to intervene in the US Civil War, the embassy recalled. work in the USA. «If there was a fleet, there would be harbors.» Navy Day celebrated in Russia
In Russia, events were held on the occasion of the Navy Day. In 2022, the holiday fell on July 31.
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Events on the occasion of Navy Day took place in Russia. In 2022, the holiday fell on July 31.
The first celebrations dedicated to the 326th anniversary of the Russian fleet began in the Far East.
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The first celebrations dedicated to the 326th anniversary of the Russian fleet began in the Far East.
In the photo: sailors at the parade in Vladivostok.
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On the photo: sailors at the parade in Vladivostok.
The main naval parade took place in the waters of Kronstadt.
4 of 15< p>The main naval parade took place in the waters of Kronstadt.
It was attended by 47 ships and boats, submarines and sailing vessels, 42 aircraft and helicopters, as well as more than three thousand military personnel. » />5 out of 15
47 ships and boats, submarines and sailing vessels, 42 aircraft and helicopters, as well as more than three thousand military personnel took part in it.
The parade was marked by participation a female crew and a large number of sailboats, one of which is the brig "Russia", a symbol of the holiday of graduates "Scarlet Sails".
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The parade featured the participation of a female crew and a large number of sailboats, one of which was the brig "Russia&# 34;, a symbol of the holiday of graduates "Scarlet Sails".
In addition, submarines "Severodvinsk", " ;Magadan" and "Vepr".
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In addition, submarines "Severodvinsk", "Magadan" and "Vepr".
Su-25 attack aircraft took part in the air part of the celebration.
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Su-25 attack aircraft took part in the air part of the celebration.
The parade was traditionally hosted by the President of Russia, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin.
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Traditionally, the parade was hosted by the President of Russia, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin.
He went around on a boat "Raptor" front line of warships, and then greeted and congratulated the crew on the Navy Day.
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He bypassed on the boat "Raptor" parade line of warships, and then greeted and congratulated the crew members on the Navy Day.
The President was accompanied by Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Nikolai Evmenov and Acting Commander of the Western Military District Vladimir Kochetkov. jpg» />11 out of 15
The President was accompanied by Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Nikolai Evmenov and Acting Commander of the Western Military District Vladimir Kochetkov.
Traditionally, Navy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of July, and the naval parade in St. Petersburg is its main event. It was held for the first time in recent history in 2017.
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Traditionally, Navy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of July , and the naval parade in St. Petersburg is its main event. For the first time in recent history, it was held in 2017.
Since then, the Main Naval Parade has been held in St. Petersburg annually. This year it is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Russian fleet, Peter the Great.
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C Since then, the Main Naval Parade has been held annually in St. Petersburg. This year it is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Russian fleet, Peter the Great.
In the photo: Indian servicemen among the spectators in Kronstadt.
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In the photo: Indian servicemen among the spectators in Kronstadt.
The parade is designed to revive the maritime traditions of Russia, to show the strength and power of its navy, and its readiness to perform a wide range of tasks in any area of the oceans.
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In Russia, events were held on the occasion of the Navy Day. In 2022, the holiday fell on July 31.
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The first celebrations dedicated to the 326th anniversary of the Russian fleet began in the Far East.
3 of 15< p>In the photo: sailors at the parade in Vladivostok.
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The main naval parade took place in the waters of Kronstadt.
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participation of 47 ships and boats, submarines and sailing vessels, 42 aircraft and helicopters, as well as more than three thousand military personnel.
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A special feature of the parade was the participation of a female crew and a large number of sailboats, one of which is the brig "Russia", a symbol of the holiday of graduates "Scarlet Sails".
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In addition, submarines "Severodvinsk", "Magadan" and "Vepr".
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Su-25 attack aircraft took part in the air part of the celebration.
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The parade was traditionally hosted by the President of Russia, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin.
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He went around on a boat "Raptor" the parade line of warships, and then the crew members greeted and congratulated the Navy Day.
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The President was accompanied by Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Nikolai Evmenov and Acting Commander of the Western Military District Vladimir Kochetkov .
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Traditionally, Navy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of July, and the naval parade in St. Petersburg is its main event. For the first time in modern history, it was held in 2017.
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Since then, the Main Naval Parade has been held in St. Petersburg annually. This year it is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Russian fleet, Peter the Great.
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In the photo: Indian servicemen among the spectators in Kronstadt.
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The parade is designed to revive the maritime traditions of Russia, to show the strength and power of its navy, and its readiness to perform a wide range of tasks in any area of the oceans.