March 8 is a non-working holiday in Russia. In 2020, it falls on Sunday, which is already a "traditional" day off for Russians. Well, what about Monday? We tell you what it is - a weekend or a working day.
According to the law, if a non-working day in the Russian Federation falls on an official holiday, then the day off is transferred to the next working day.
Accordingly, Sunday, March 8, 2020 becomes a public holiday, and the day off is postponed to Monday, March 9, 2020.
That is, March 9, 2020 in Russia is a day off or a working day:
* March 9, 2020 - day off.
Also on this day, another full moon occurs, coinciding with one of the Supermoons of 2020. If we are lucky with the weather (there will be a clear sky), after sunset we will be able to observe a huge beautiful Moon.
In the future, the revision of pensions for length of service awaits working pensioners ( from August 1, 2020), and military pensioners from October 1, 2020.
The Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is a professional holiday of rocket and gunners. Everyone who is related to this branch of the military, including service veterans and cadets of military educational institutions, joins the celebration.
In Russia, in 2020, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is celebrated on November 19 and takes place at the official level 77 times.
Meaning: the date of the holiday is dedicated to the counteroffensive of the Red Army during the Battle of Stalingrad on 11/19/1942.
On this day, festive celebrations, concerts with the participation of show business stars, receptions, parades, demonstrations of technical weapons, demonstration exercises and shooting, rallies, meetings are held. Distinguished employees are awarded medals, awards, cash prizes.
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history of the holiday
The date of the event has a symbolic meaning. On November 19, 1942, a fierce battle took place between the Soviet army and the soldiers of Nazi Germany near Stalingrad. Artillery fire stunned the enemy, and after a counteroffensive, he was forced out of the occupied territory. The contribution to the victory of these troops was enormous, and for military merit, by the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces of October 21, 1944 “On the establishment of the annual holiday of the “Day of Artillery” of the Red Army”, its annual celebration on November 19 was fixed. The document was ratified by the chairman of the Presidium M. Kalinin, with the secretary A. Gorkin.
With the creation of the Missile Forces, this holiday was renamed the Day of the Missile Forces and Artillery in 1964. Since 1988, according to the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces "On Amendments to the Legislation of the USSR on Holidays and Commemorative Days", it began to be celebrated on the third Sunday of November. But in 2006, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, the original date of the celebration was returned.
Holiday traditions
In this celebration, solemn honoring of military personnel is held. Concerts are held with the participation of show business stars, marches, parades, rallies, meetings, readings of technical equipment, demonstration exercises and shooting. In the evening, artillery salutes are launched into the sky. Distinguished employees are awarded awards, medals, prizes.
Also, the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery is a memorable day. On this date, the traditional laying of wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow takes place. The ceremony is attended by veterans, active military personnel, school cadets.
Task for the day
Watch a documentary or a report about the missile forces and artillery of the Russian Federation.
- In the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces of October 21, 1944, it was enshrined to celebrate "Artillery Day" with 20 simultaneous shots from 224 artillery pieces.
- The artillery chronicle dates back to 1382. Defending Moscow from the attack of the horde, they used "mattresses" and "guns".
- Proven and effective combat systems bear the names of natural elements and plants: "Grad", "Hurricane", "Acacia", "Smerch".
- The Katyusha, the brainchild of Russian scientists, was recognized as the first in the world among multiple launch rocket systems.
- The first rockets in the Russian army appeared in 1717. They were flares.
- For the first time, rocket troops began a battle in the Caucasus in August 1827, during the Russian-Iranian war.
toasts
“Congratulations on the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery. I wish you absolute peace on the borders of the Motherland and absolute confidence in combat readiness for any unforeseen event. I also wish you courage and determination, steadfastness and endurance, perseverance and steadfastness. May every goal of life be reached as quickly as a rocket launcher reaches its goal.
“Today is a holiday for those who shoot the hardest and farthest - the rocket troops and artillery. I wish you on this day that not only at the training ground, but also in life, you have solid hits! So that health, joy, love, well-being, prosperity and peace of mind always have the highest rates, and everything that you have in mind gets into the top ten! And most importantly - let your valuable knowledge be used only at reviews and parades, under the peaceful sky of the Motherland.
“Please accept my most sincere congratulations on the holiday! May the day of rocket troops and artillery bring you many pleasant surprises and the best mood! I wish you a sea of positive, real luck and crushing victories in any business!
Gifts
themed accessory. A mug, a purse, a T-shirt, a baseball cap, a phone case with the emblem of the missile forces will be an excellent present for a serviceman for a professional holiday.
Military encyclopedia. The military encyclopedia in a deluxe edition will be an excellent present for a soldier. Anyone who prefers to spend their leisure time reading can also be presented with a collection of works by their favorite author.
Wrist watch. Wrist commander's watch will be a practical and stylish gift for the holiday. Personalized engraving will turn such a present into a memorable thing.
Camouflage form. Durable waterproof camouflage uniform will delight the military. Such clothes can be used at any time of the year and will come to the rescue on fishing, hunting, picnic or hiking.
Contests
Climb
Before the competition, it is necessary to prepare sets of men's clothing: T-shirt, shirt, trousers, belt, socks, shoes, etc. The number of kits must match the number of participants. Clothes are laid out on chairs, and the contestants line up. The host gives the command and lights the matches. Competitors must run to the chairs and put on their clothes. The winner is the participant who, during the time the match was burning, managed to put on more wardrobe items. If two contestants have the same results, then an additional round is held.
Accurate shooter
To conduct the competition, you need to draw a target on a Whatman paper. Participants of the competition are given shells - colored felt-tip pens. The contestants remove the caps from the markers and throw them in turn at the target. The winner is the one whose "shot" is closer to the target. To complicate the competition, you can blindfold the participants and invite them to demonstrate their accuracy blindly.
Sniper
The requisite for the competition is a transparent high container (jar or decanter), on the bottom of which a glass is placed. The container is completely filled with water. An unlimited number of people can take part in the competition. Each contestant is given a coin. Their task is to throw a coin into a glass. The one who manages to hit the target is the winner.
About the employees of the missile forces and artillery
Rocket troops and artillery are part of the Ground Forces and are the firepower of the army. They ensure the peace and tranquility of the country, and in the event of an enemy attack, they attack with artillery and rocket launchers. In the course of hostilities, rocket troops and artillery are the main means of engaging the enemy with fire. The development and enhancement of combat capabilities is carried out by equipping with high-precision weapons, increasing the power and firing range of ammunition, and automating the processes of firing.
reactive, cannon, howitzer, artillery reconnaissance, support and control. The missile troops and artillery include the Ground Forces, Coastal Troops of the Navy and the Airborne Troops of the Russian Armed Forces. The artillery of the Russian troops consists of units: mortars, Service in them begins after graduating from specialized military educational institutions.
This holiday in other countries
In Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as in Russia, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is celebrated on November 19th. In Ukraine, this holiday is celebrated on November 3rd.
A Russian citizen always honors the traditions of the past and the holidays of the present. So, all the people celebrate the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces annually on December 17th. This tradition has its roots since the end of the Great Patriotic War and is relevant in our time. And so it has a rich and entertaining history.
History of the Strategic Missile Forces
In order to understand the essence of such a celebration as the Day of the Missile Forces, it is necessary to plunge into the history of the formation of such a military association. So, back in 1946, the first missile association was created, which in its arsenal had at that time the most powerful and terrible weapon - ballistic missiles. Already by 1950, strategic targets had intercontinental ballistic weapons, as well as missiles that had a nuclear component in their composition.
In connection with the growing importance of such a new association, the country's authorities decided on December 17, 1959 to make the missile forces a separate and independent cell of military power. And not in vain. Indeed, today they are considered a significant and, one might say, decisive link in the Strategic Forces of the Russian Federation in the issue of nuclear weapons. Therefore, the day of the missile troops is solemnly celebrated by the whole country.
A very interesting fact is that the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces has been celebrated since December 1959. Whereas already in 1997 there was a small addition. So, space and air defense also joined the celebration. And already everyone shared the professional celebration together and listened to congratulations on the Day of the Missile Forces. In 2001, the situation changed somewhat. Since the space defense of the country was gaining more and more scope, and therefore became a separate cell of the military forces of the Russian Federation. The Space Forces began to celebrate their professional triumph already on October 4, as an independent unit of the country's armed forces.
What are they, these traditions for the Day of the Missile Forces?
The day has always been celebrated in a big way. And this is understandable. After all, the weight of the activities of such a sphere of the country's armed forces is unquestioning and understandable. During the existence of the missile forces, Russia has brought up several generations of missilemen who have truly become the pride of the state. Therefore, for example, on the Day of the Missile Forces in 2014, in a solemn atmosphere, they congratulated and honored the merits of veterans, and also awarded representatives of the missile defense personnel and other auxiliary units who distinguished themselves in their work.
Of course, the first persons of the country always come to the Day of the Missile Forces and pay tribute to those people who are engaged in the air defense of the Russian space and monitor the integrity of Russia. And the rocket men and veterans of this field of activity simply listen to congratulations on the day of the missile forces and accept them with pride. It's so nice to know that you are needed and important not only to your loved ones, but also to your entire homeland.
Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery
A separate, but no less significant and significant celebration for all Russians is that it is customary to celebrate November 19th. This date was not chosen in vain. Indeed, for the Federation, yes, in general, for each individual citizen of the country, it is especially memorable. Since it is continuously connected with the victorious liberation of Stalingrad from German occupation during the Great Patriotic War, which began directly with the counter-offensive activities of the Russian troops. That is why on such a day it is customary to congratulate representatives of the country's artillery defense with special trepidation and gratitude.
The turning point, and therefore so memorable and crucial moment at the end of hostilities near Stalingrad, was precisely the successful completion of the key task of artillery defense, which showed simply super-tasks and changed the course of military events.
Given this, in 1964 the celebration received an updated name - the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. After all, the main task of any citizen of Russia is to honor the memory of the heroes who did not lose heart, heroically defended their freedom and native expanses, and also courageously fought to the last strength for their and our future.
Why is the activity of the missile and artillery troops so important?
No one will deny that thanks to the experience of the country's artillery and missile forces, conflict situations can be resolved with minimal losses or without them at all. After all, this is a guarantee of exceptionally maneuverable and operational activities, as well as the firepower of all armed forces. Titanically complex labor and heroic deeds are worthily performed by generations of warriors who are trying with all their might not to let down their homeland and the population of Russia.
Therefore, each artilleryman or rocketman needs to constantly improve his skills, follow the latest technical equipment and weapons, improve his combat skills and dexterity, and unquestioningly fulfill the tasks set by the leadership.
In this regard, the celebration on the day of the Missile Forces on November 19 is always characterized by festive parades, demonstration firing and military exercises of a national scale.
Modern rocket troops
Today, the missile forces of the Russian Federation make up a significant share of the country's entire armament. After all, they have the newest ones that can completely change the course of military history. Moreover, modern strategic missile troops have not only their own command, but also three super-powerful missile formations, their own Kapustin Yar training ground and several factories for the repair and manufacture of specialized missile equipment.
Naturally, the country's government also takes care of training missile specialists. Therefore, in Russia there are several higher educational institutions that graduate professional rocket scientists, for example, the Moscow Military Academy named after Peter the Great. That is why the Day of the Russian Missile Forces is celebrated on such a grand scale in the country. After all, these guys constantly stand guard over the nuclear defense of their homeland from a possible aggressor.
The main tasks of the country's missile forces
1. In peacetime, the Russian missile forces must ensure order and "restful sleep" of their citizens. And if necessary, take all security measures to eliminate the influence of a possible aggressor in terms of nuclear intervention on the territory of the Russian Federation.
2. In the event of a military situation, the missile troops must prove themselves to the maximum, quickly respond to the advancing threat and immediately begin to defend the homeland. After all, an attack can occur at any time of the day or night, and therefore you should always be on guard.
Today, Russia's missile armament is presented in the form of stationary systems based and mobile missile launchers. In the first case, medium and heavy class rocket devices are located in specialized mines. In the second, these are complexes of the Topol class.
Rocket troops - the guarantor of security
Thanks to the modern set of measures to ensure the country's nuclear safety, Russia has been able to successfully avoid serious nuclear accidents for a long time. Of course, this is the joint merit of the creators of the rocket launchers and the qualified personnel of the strategic missile forces of the Russian Federation.
Despite the difficulties and problems that arise in the country, due attention is always paid to missile weapons. And if necessary, the strategic missile army will certainly prove its readiness to protect citizens from a nuclear attack and defend the borders of their homeland. After all, the efficiency, mobility and combat effectiveness of the missile army are beyond doubt.
The Day of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) is a memorable day celebrated in Russia in December and dedicated to the branch of service, which is the basis of our country's nuclear shield.
When is the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces - 2017
History of the Strategic Missile Forces Day
This memorable day was established on December 17, 1959, when the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) were created as part of the Armed Forces of the USSR. Hero of the Soviet Union Chief Marshal of Artillery became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Missile Forces M. I. Nedelin, who made a great contribution to the formation of this type of troops, as well as to the development, testing and adoption of nuclear missile weapons.
In 1995, the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces became a professional holiday, according to the decree of the President of Russia "On the establishment of the Day of Strategic Missile Forces and the Day of the Military Space Forces."
Today the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces is a memorable day.
What is the Strategic Missile Forces
The Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) are the backbone of Russia's nuclear shield. The Strategic Missile Forces consist of missile armies and military units, include spaceports, training grounds, research stations and institutes, higher military educational institutions, training centers for junior specialists and schools of technicians, arsenals, repair plants, central bases and other facilities.
The Strategic Missile Forces are the main component of Russia's strategic nuclear forces and are directly subordinate to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
These are troops of constant combat readiness, intended for nuclear deterrence of possible enemy aggression. The Strategic Missile Forces, independently and as part of the strategic nuclear forces, can strike enemy strategic targets with massive, group or single nuclear missile strikes. The Strategic Missile Forces are armed with all Russian ground-based mobile and silo-based intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. The headquarters of the Strategic Missile Forces is located in the village of Vlasikha, Moscow Region. Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces - Colonel General Sergei Karakaev.
Congratulations on the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces
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On guard of Mother Russia,
Invisible to everyone,
Great power, terrible power,
Thunderstorm of enemies - missile shield.
You protect our peace
Simple, brave guys.
Let it bypass
Our eternal rival is NATO.
Today we want to congratulate -
Let it become known to everyone -
We hasten to glorify with all our hearts
Day of our brave Strategic Missile Forces!
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To all who serve
in the missile forces
strategic purpose,
Today we send good wishes
And holiday greetings.
We wish that in life you did not happen
Press the red button
So that in peace, tranquility and silence
The planet could stay.
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For rocket men a day
Fell out very glorious
Because your holiday
From the military - the main one!
Congratulations, friends
And from everyone who is a civilian,
We wish you
Congratulations early in the morning!
And the health of the sea,
And big big love
Receive congratulations
Poetry with soul!
