Memorable dates in Russia are not just calendar numbers that repeat from year to year… No! These are the most important historical events that books, teachers, parents should remember and talk about… However, in practice the situation is quite different: the new generation is unaware of the great deeds of their people!
Formalities
The state, for its part, tried to secure and designate memorable dates in the history of Russia as much as possible, but this was not enough. On the territory of our country, there is a federal law en titled "On the days of military glory and memorable dates in Russia" dated 1995. However, you need to learn about such things not only through reading legal literature, studying the law on memorable dates in Russia, but also at the ordinary level of consciousness and development: according to the stories of parents, books, information from the Internet - there are a lot of sources. In order to eliminate such misunderstandings, we will talk about some of the events of the historical calendar.
Battle on the Ice
In total, the calendar of memorable dates in Russia has 15historically significant events. Each of them undoubtedly deserves special attention, however, children should know about the Battle of the Ice from primary school.
This historical event took place on April 18, and the main character of the Battle of the Ice, of course, is the well-known Alexander Nevsky. In 1242, German knights, better known as the Crusaders, attacked Great Russia. The battle took place on Lake Peipsi. Undoubtedly, the historical figure of Alexander Nevsky deserves special attention in the annals of the Middle Ages. Such memorable dates in the history of Russia are important because they show the valor and courage of the Russian people: great and mighty.
Thanks to the Battle of the Ice, our troops completely broke the German plans for the successful conquest of the eastern territories, and also secured the borders of their homeland for a long time.
Battle of Kulikovo
On September 21, the whole country honors the memory of Dmitry Donskoy, who became the winner in another grandiose battle - in the battle on the Kulikovo field. This was the first victory over the Tatar-Mongols, which served as the most important impetus for the formation of independence and the gradual liberation from the oppression of foreign invaders.
In 1380, on September 8, the widest battles unfolded between representatives of the Golden Horde led by Mamai and brave Russian warriors - assistants to Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy. It is worth noting that initially the head of All Russia pursued a national liberation policy and, thanks to his perseverance, achievedstunning results. And the memorable dates of Russia's military glory are reminded of this every year.
November 7 – liberation of Moscow
Two big names - Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky - are still heard by every inhabitant of the modern state. And all thanks to the fact that on this significant day in 1612, the people's militia defeated the Polish invaders, who so brazenly encroached on the territory and property of the Motherland! It is important to prepare a good message here: Russia's memorable dates associated with November are usually associated with the Battle of Poltava.
The history of this event began back in 1609, when the Polish army attempted an illegal invasion of the territory of the Russian state, which was crowned with success. After Vasily Shuisky actually resigned the powers of government, the Polish interventionists illegally took the reins of government into their own hands.
Due to the obvious injustice, people's discontent gradually began to grow in the country, in connection with which political movements began to form that opposed the invaders. At the height of public unrest, Kuzma Minin led the militia, and the governor Dmitry Pozharsky was responsible for all military operations.
So the memorable dates of the military history of Russia were replenished with another significant event.
First naval victory
August, 1714 Thanks to the great reforms of the mighty autocrat Peter I, every inhabitantRussia proudly recalls the first significant victory of the navy. Peter I himself was the commander-in-chief of that battle and won a stunning victory over the Swedish troops near Cape Gangut.
Many memorable dates in Russia are dedicated to the Northern War, in which the first emperor is the fundamental figure. In 1714, skillfully commanding his army, he managed to capture 10 enemy ships, completely destroying Ehrenskiöld's squadron.
Another victory of Peter I
The Russian people honor the victory in the Battle of Poltava, which took place in 1709, with great memory. And, of course, the outstanding commander-in-chief of the army was Peter I.
This time, the brave guys of the Russian Empire prevented an attempt to forcibly seize the territory by Swedish troops led by Charles XII. The date is considered memorable not only due to the brilliant victory, but also due to the fact that the scales of the Northern War victorious after such a battle tipped in favor of Russia. The first Russian emperor dubbed this significant event "the victory over the second Poltava" - the largest naval victory of our people.
Festival February 23
It so happened that on February 23 the whole country celebrates a holiday called Defender of the Fatherland Day. However, not everyone knows that in 1918 the Red Army won a significant victory over the Kaiser's troops.
When Trotsky announced that Russia would never sign peace, in 1918 the German troops considered this statement as a unique reason forattack and conduct a quick war, launching an offensive along the entire front line. First of all, the Petrograd direction was under threat. On the evening of February 23, enemy troops stopped near Pskov.
From that date and for five days, fierce battles were fought with the Red Army for the freedom of the Russian people. On February 28, the first lines of heroic glory were already spread throughout the state: the population knew their heroes! This is how the memorable dates of February appeared in Russia. Celebrating February 23 as Defender of the Fatherland Day, it is important to remember the great victory of Russian troops over enemies from Kaiser's Germany.
Memory of the Battle of Stalingrad
The next bright star that sanctifies memorable dates in Russia is the day of the defeat of German troops in the Battle of Stalingrad. A great historical event took place on February 2, 1943.
We all remember that the Battle of Stalingrad is one of the most memorable battles of the Great Patriotic War. The broadest resistance began in the summer of 1942 and lasted almost 365 days. Many months of defense showed that the power of the German soldiers was only enough to move 80 kilometers forward. But still, a multiple increase in the enemy's power of soldiers and equipment took its toll: on August 23, Stalingrad was captured. The hours of German penetration into the city became the most terrible for its inhabitants. The bombing lasted for several days, volleys continuously lashing the city. But even at this seemingly turning point, the Russians did not let themselves lose heart! Duringfor several months, there was a fierce struggle for every building, street, district of the city.
November. Almost the entire city is captured. The Soviet people then did not even suspect that the battle for Stalingrad would become a memorable date in Russia. There were sometimes a couple of hundred meters to the Volga River.
During the period of intense hostilities, on the day when, it would seem, everything was already over, the Soviet commanders began to develop a plan for a counteroffensive. Significant assistance in the implementation of the plan was provided by the people's reserves, thanks to which the enemy was gradually enclosed in a powerful encirclement. Suspecting an unfavorable movement on the part of the Soviet soldiers, the German command made an attempt to disrupt the operation, which was immediately stopped on the spot. So the cunning of the commanders, the courage of the soldiers and the incredible will of the Russian people brought victory. A huge number of prisoners of war were taken, including 2.5 thousand soldiers and about 24 generals. These are the memorable military dates of Russia known to domestic history.
Removing the blockade of Leningrad
The whole world knows the military events of 1944. In August 1941, an enemy attack began on the second most important capital of Russia - Leningrad. Soon the city was surrounded by Germans. The siege lasted 880 days. As a result of the violent attack, more than 640,000 residents of the city were killed. The victory came at a high cost. But even in such a hopeless situation, the national spirit of the inhabitants was not broken. Gradually arriving help, thoughts of imminent liberation, unwillingness to surrender to the enemy in captivity helped to expeltroops of fascist invaders outside the Soviet Union! That is why every inhabitant of the modern Russian state should remember that holidays and memorable dates in Russia include an event called the Lifting of the Siege of Leningrad - January 27.
The list of significant dates dedicated to great historical events does not end there. You can talk about the exploits of the Russian people for a very long time, describing each of them in bright colors. Therefore, modern society should never forget what our mighty ancestors did for us.
