Memorable dates in Russia are not just calendar numbers that repeat from year to year ... No! These are the most important historical events, books, teachers, parents should remember and tell about them. However, in practice the situation is quite different: the new generation does not suspect the great deeds of its people!
Formalities
The state, for its part, tried to consolidate and designate memorable dates in the history of Russia, but this was not enough. On the territory of our country, a federal law is in force entitled “On the Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates of Russia” of 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: there are a lot of sources from parents' stories, books, and information from the Internet. In order to eliminate such misunderstandings, we will talk about some events of the historical calendar.
Battle on the Ice
In total, the calendar of memorable dates in Russia totals 15 historically significant events. Each of them, undoubtedly, deserves special attention, however, children should know about the Battle of the Ice since the elementary grades.
This historical event took place on April 18, and the main character of the Battle of the Ice, undoubtedly, is the famous Alexander Nevsky. In 1242, German knights, better known as 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 in that 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 Germans' plans for the successful conquest of the eastern territories, and also secured the borders of their homeland for a long time.
Kulikovo battle
On September 21, the whole country honors the memory of Dmitry Donskoy, who became the winner in yet another grandiose battle - in the battle on the Kulikovo field. This was the first victory over the Tatar-Mongols, which served as an important impetus for the formation of independence and the gradual liberation from the yoke of foreign invaders.
In 1380, on September 8, the widest battles broke out between representatives of the Golden Horde led by Mamaia and the 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, achieved stunning results. And every year the memorable dates of the military glory of Russia remind of this.
November 7 - the liberation of Moscow
Two big names - Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky - are still heard by every resident 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 heritage of the Motherland! It is important to prepare a good message here: the memorable dates of Russia associated with November are usually associated with the Battle of Poltava.
The history of this event began back in 1609, when the Polish army made an attempt to illegally invade the territory of the Russian state, which was crowned with success. After Vasily Shuisky actually resigned, the Polish interventionists illegally took over the reins.
In connection with obvious injustice, popular discontent began to grow in the country, and political movements opposing the invaders began to form. At the height of public unrest, Kuzma Minin led the militia, and governor Dmitry Pozharsky was responsible for all military operations.
So the memorable dates of the military history of Russia replenished with another significant event.
First naval victory
August, 1714 Thanks to the great reforms of the powerful autocrat Peter I, every resident of Russia proudly recalls the first significant victory of the navy. The commander of that battle was Peter I himself 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, he skillfully commanding his army, managed to capture 10 enemy naval vessels, completely destroying the Erensheld squadron.
Another victory of Peter I
The Russian people honor the memory of victory in the Battle of Poltava, which happened in 1709. And, of course, the brilliant commander of the army was the outstanding Peter I.
This time, the brave guys of the Russian Empire stopped an attempt to forcibly seize the territory by Swedish troops led by Charles XII. The date is considered memorable not only thanks to the brilliant victory, but also because the chalice of the victorious scales of the Northern War after such a battle tipped in favor of Russia. This significant event was dubbed by the first Russian emperor “victory over the second Poltava” - the largest naval victory of our people.
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 troops.
When Trotsky declared that Russia would never sign peace, in 1918 German troops considered this statement as a unique reason for an attack and a quick war, launching an offensive along the entire front line. First of all, the Petrograd direction was threatened. On the evening of February 23, enemy troops stopped near Pskov.
From this date and for five days, fierce battles were waged with the Red Army for the freedom of the Russian people. On February 28, the first lines of heroic glory already spread throughout the state: the population knew their heroes! That 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 Germany.
The memory of the battle of Stalingrad
The next bright star, which sanctifies the memorable dates of Russia, is the day of the defeat of German troops in the Battle of Stalingrad. The 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 strength of the German soldiers was only enough to advance 80 kilometers forward. Nevertheless, the multiple increase in the enemy’s relics of soldiers and equipment took its toll: on August 23, Stalingrad was captured. The hours of German penetration into the city became the worst for its inhabitants. The bombing lasted several days, volleys continuously whipped the city. But even at this seemingly crucial moment, the Russians did not let themselves lose heart! For several months, a fierce struggle was going on for every building, street, district of the city.
November. Almost the whole city is captured. The Soviet people at that time did not even suspect that the battle for Stalingrad would be included in the memorable dates of Russia. The Volga River sometimes remained a couple of hundred meters.
During the period of intense military operations, 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 gradually became a powerful ring of encirclement. Suspecting the unfavorable movement on the part of Soviet soldiers, the German command attempted 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 knows domestic history.
The lifting of the siege of Leningrad
The military events of 1944 are known to the whole world. In August 41, an enemy attack began on the second most important capital of Russia - Leningrad. Soon the city was surrounded by German surroundings. The siege lasted 880 days. As a result of the violent attack, more than 640 thousand residents of the city were killed. Victory went dearly. But even in such a hopeless situation, the national spirit of the inhabitants was not broken. Gradually arriving help, thoughts about an imminent release, unwillingness to surrender to the enemy helped shamefully expel the troops of the Nazi occupiers outside the Soviet Union! That is why every resident of the modern Russian state should remember that the holidays and observances of Russia include an event called the lifting of the siege of Leningrad - January 27.
The list of significant dates devoted 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 powerful ancestors did for us.