May 18 is marked by the veneration of the Baltic Fleet at the Navy Russian Federation. The holiday is celebrated every year as the day of the formation of the Baltic Fleet in Russia.
The date recognized in honor of this fleet was officially set on December 19th in 1995, according to the decree of the chief commander of the Russian Navy.

history of the holiday

The origins of the Baltic Fleet go back to the beginning of the 18th century and are associated with an important event in the history of Russia. May 18, 1703 marks the day when the fleet, which includes 30 boats, along with employees of the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments. Under the leadership of Peter I, they won the first success in hostilities, which was marked by the capture at the mouth of the Neva River of two warships Gedan and Astrild, which belonged to the Swedish state. This date is recognized as the founding date of the Baltic Fleet. Russian state. All participants in that battle were given special-purpose medals, on which “The Unprecedentable Happens” was engraved.

It should be noted that the origin and development of the Baltic Fleet is closely connected with St. Petersburg history. The construction of the city on the Neva River began after the last winning battle spring month. The year 1704 was marked by the beginning of the construction of the Admiralty shipyard in the city, which after some time became the center of shipbuilding production in the Russian Federation. From the time of their formation to the present day, the employees of the Baltic Fleet have been excellently fulfilling their mission, which is to protect the borders.

Russian state in the northwest.

The Baltic Fleet is famous for its exploits. So in times Northern war(1700-1721) Naval officers defeated the Swedish fleet more than once.
The Crimean War (1853-1856) was marked for them by the valiant defense of the coastal zones of the Baltic, the failure of attempts to capture Kronstadt by the Swedish fleet, and the prevention of the loss of Gangut, Sveaborg and St. Petersburg.
It should be noted that the Baltics showed heroic valor during the First World War and during the Great Patriotic War.

For example, during the First World War, the Baltic Fleet sank about a hundred enemy ships. And during the years of World War II, the Baltics destroyed five hundred and eighty-one ships military purpose and auxiliary, six hundred twenty-four vehicles, two thousand eighteen enemy air transport. The Baltics took part in heroic battle for Leningrad, in the offensive of the domestic Army in the Baltic states, on the territory East Prussia and Pomerania.
For merits in combat operations, 173 servicemen received the title of Hero Soviet Union.
Subsequently, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the main base centers of the fleet began to be located in Baltiysk (Kaliningrad region) and Kronstadt (Leningrad region).

On the present stage ships of the Baltic Fleet carry out tasks to protect the borders on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea as an integral part of the inter-naval association of the Russian Navy.

The Baltic Fleet was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner (1928 and 1965)
At the present stage, the Baltic Fleet is a kind of operational-strategic territorial association, which includes naval forces, naval aviation and air defense equipment, troops protecting the coastal zone, and departments responsible for operational and logistical support.
From the year two thousand to two thousand and ten Baltic ships were visited for business purposes over a hundred countries in various earthly continents. The Baltics have successfully participated in military exercises at the international level.

The 2000s were marked for the fleet by replenishment material base as modern ships who are armed and technical means the latest development. This replenishment was represented by the patrol ship "Yaroslav the Wise", the corvettes "Guarding" and "Savvy", "Boikiy", the same type of corvette "Stable".
In the 14-15th years of the 21st century, it is planned to equip a significant part of the ships of the fleet navigation aids newest generation. For example, the ships will be equipped with the latest Harakter-K hydrometeorological complexes, Alaska and Segment electronic cartographic navigation information systems, GKU-5 hydrocourse indicators, built-in Kama navigation and stabilization systems for small dimensions, and Kvitok ship receiver indicators. . In addition, the plans include the implementation of work aimed at modernizing the lags and magnetic compasses. In general, during the period from 2014 to 2015, it is planned to install more than thirty installations for navigational and marine purposes on Baltic ships.

According to the information, in July 2014, the installation of the Panthera Plus deep-sea vehicle of the latest development, which is capable of operating at a depth of up to 1 km in strong currents, began on board the KIL-926 "Alexander Pushkin" boat vessel KIL-926. And in early August of the same year, it was reported that this unit had already been put into operation.
Today, the base of the Baltic Fleet is the main base for training events for Navy Russian Federation, and together with the 1st Air Force and Air Defense Command, the military districts of Moscow and Leningrad, the Baltics became part of the Western Military District.
At the present stage, the Baltic Fleet performs a number of the following tasks:
Representing the interests of the Russian state within the borders Baltic Sea
Ensuring the protection of the zone of economic nature and the area of ​​industrial purpose, preventing the implementation of unlawful production actions
Shipping safety guarantee
Coordination of actions with other representative offices of the Navy of the Russian Federation, which are outside the boundaries assigned to the Baltic Fleet
Implementation of actions of a foreign policy nature on the territory of the regions of the World Ocean of geopolitical importance

The emergence of long-distance and round-the-world navigation is associated with the Baltic Fleet - world map contains four hundred and thirty two openings geographical plan, named after ninety-eight admirals and representatives officers BF.
In the city of Baltiysk this significant date they hold a parade of garrison troops, and the ships of the fleet are open to the public on this day. Often the date is celebrated on a grand scale, as is typical for military personnel. In addition, it is on this day that awards and preferences of the state level are presented.

Baltic Fleet Day was introduced on December 19, 1995 by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. On this day, serving Baltic sailors receive congratulations and wishes from the command, relatives and friends.

Story

Why was May 18 chosen for this holiday? The founder of this fleet is Peter I, who managed on May 18, 1703, at the mouth of the Neva, with the help of a flotilla of 30 boats, to capture two warships Swedish troops which initially seemed impossible. As a result of the battle, the Swedish command withdrew its army from the mouth of the Neva and thereby allowed the Russian fleet to take possession of a strategically important zone - access to the Gulf of Finland.

The formation of the Baltic Sea Fleet is directly related to the history of the creation of St. Petersburg.

After the defeat of the Swedish troops by Peter I, a fortress was soon built on Hare Island, from which development began. cultural capital Russia. Until now, the Baltic Fleet has been doing an excellent job of protecting the borders of the northwestern part of the Russian Federation. A year later, the Admiralty Shipyard was built on the banks of the Neva.

Every year the Baltic Armada grew and expanded. The purchase of ships from abroad was carried out, as well as the ships were transferred from the White Sea.

It is interesting:

1. From 1700 to 1721, the Baltic Fleet won several battles against the Swedish troops.
2. Over the years Crimean War(1853-1856) Baltic navy brilliantly defended the coast of the Baltic. This allowed our country to fully establish itself in the Baltic Sea.
3. The merits of the Baltic Fleet are also noted in the battles of the First World War, as well as the Second World War
4. During the Second World War, the Baltic Fleet managed to destroy about 1,200 warships and about 2,500 thousand enemy aircraft.
5. In addition to achievements in the military field, the Baltic Fleet distinguished itself in expeditions of a scientific nature era and research. He managed to make about 400 geographical discoveries, which were named after 98 commanders of the Baltic Fleet.
6. At present, the morflot includes 55 surface ships and 2 submarines, which are equipped with the latest equipment. The Baltic Fleet is also the main training base for the Russian Navy.

Traditions

Every year on this day, St. Andrew's flags are solemnly raised on the ships of the entire composition of the Baltic Fleet. In addition, flowers and beautiful wreaths are laid at memorials and mass graves the Baltics. The command of the navy congratulates the employees, raises the best sailors in rank and announces gratitude for the valiant service.

To the clink of glasses for festive table sailors accept congratulations from relatives, friends and relatives.

May 18 is the Day of the Baltic Fleet in 2017. The military pro offers festive material on how the holiday is celebrated. You will also learn the history, composition of ships and brigades of the Russian Baltic Fleet.

From the history of the Baltic Fleet

The Baltic Fleet is the pride of the Russian Navy! No one will doubt this, because the oldest fleet of the country, which is more than 300 years old, is a thunderstorm for potential enemies.

It is difficult to imagine, but for 300 years the ships of Russia plowed the expanses of the Baltic Sea and not only. Building ships for Baltic Fleet started back in 1700. At that time, it was important to create a combat-ready flotilla that would play a significant role in the victory over the Swedes. It was possible to take possession of the seaside fortresses only with the help of a good, solid fleet!

It is worth expressing gratitude to Peter I for the fact that he so thoroughly undertook the development of the fleet and the construction of more and more new ships. Many gallant victories were achieved by the fleet at the time tsarist Russia, but one should be singled out.

The capture of the Nyenschanz fortress is important points in the development of the fleet. This fortress worn strategically importance. She opened the way to the Baltic Sea, and therefore could help to establish trade relations with other countries.

The contribution of the sailors of the Baltic Fleet during the Great Patriotic War

It is important to note that from the first days of the war, the sailors of the fleet carried out dangerous and important operations. Already on the second day of the war, they launched aimed shots from guns at Berlin, thereby undermining the confidence of the German government and people in an easy victory. In the same way, the inhabitants of Leningrad recall with gratitude how the ships of the fleet protected them at the very hard times and at the cost of incredible salvage saved many lives.

On May 18, 2017, all seafarers currently serving or retired will celebrate their professional holiday. Perhaps not a very well-known date for ordinary citizens of Russia, but very valuable for sailors. At present, the Baltic Fleet is a key naval force on the shores of the Baltic. The main tasks of the fleet can be divided into several points:

• Primary duty to provide unconditional protection for civil shipping;
• The second task can be called the fulfillment of strategically important instructions of the country's leadership, aimed at defending interests in the economic important regions world ocean.

Bases and brigades of the Baltic Fleet

The Baltic fleet is based at two main points located at a relatively large distance from each other - the main one is the city in Kaliningrad region Baltiysk. The second base of the fleet is Kronstadt in Leningrad region. to the Baltic Fleet in this moment includes:

• 128 brigade of surface ships (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 64 brigade of crabs for the protection of the water area (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 105 brigade of ships (RPD - Kronstadt);
• 71 landing ship brigade (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 36 brigade of missile boats (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 123 submarine brigade (RPD - Kronstadt);
• 336 Guards. ObrMP (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 742 Communication Center (RPD - Kaliningrad);
• 561 MCI (RPD - Parusnoye settlement);
• 313 OSPN of the Navy (RPD - Baltiysk);
• 473 OSPN of the Navy (RPD - Kronstadt);
• 25th Missile Regiment of the Marine Corps (coastal, RPD - Donskoye settlement);
• 302 EW Regiment (RPD - Gvardeysk);
• 841 Electronic Warfare Center (RPD - Yantarny settlement);
• 69 Guards. a separate marine engineering regiment (RPD - Gvardeysk);
• 1488 separate autobattalion (RPD - Kaliningrad);
• 319 separate commandant battalion (RPD - Chernyakhovsk);
• 17 naval crew (RPD - Lomonosov);
• military units 11 army corps(RPD - Kaliningrad).

For 2017, the commander of the twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet is Vice Admiral A. Nosatov.

As you can see, many different units operate on the territory of the fleet, which leads to the creation of a powerful organization on the shores and within the Baltic Sea.

Ships of the Baltic Fleet

The flagship of the flotilla is the destroyer "Persistent", designed to provide fire support for the landing force at the time of its landing, as well as to destroy surface ships of enemy fleets.

The fleet also includes anti-submarine ships, corvettes, diesel submarines and many other marine equipment. Of particular note is the small landing hovercraft, which in as soon as possible can help fighters land on the territory for ground combat.

List of surface ships of the Baltic Fleet for 2017:

• destroyers - 1;
• missile and patrol boats - 12;
• landing craft - 9;
• small landing ships of the Zubr project - 2;
• large landing ships of project 775 - 4;
• small missile and anti-submarine ships of the 3rd rank - 10;
• patrol ships of the 2nd rank of the “Guarding” project - 4;
• patrol ships of the far sea zone (frigates) of the Yastreb project - 2;
• submarines of the Halibut project - 2.

A lot of worthy people served in the Baltic Fleet. but some of them stand out in particular. Admiral Fyodor Ushakov faithfully served in the vast Baltic Sea. Pavel Nakhimov also left a significant contribution to the life of the fleet.

Interesting facts about the Baltic Fleet

As many as 432 objects in geography, which were discovered with the help of sailors and admirals of the fleet, received their names and are forever immortalized on the expanses of various maps and globes.

The fleet fleet is constantly being updated. Almost every year, the most modern and new marvels of marine technology come to the expanses of the sea. So in 2013, a modern stealth corvette "Boikiy" was received at the disposal of the sailors of the fleet.

Celebration of the Day of the Baltic Fleet and gifts for Baltic sailors

In 2017, the Baltic Fleet will turn 314 years old, and festive events will be held in the Baltics and Kronstadt on this occasion. The sailors will put on their dress uniform and go out with pride.

In 2016 during holiday events one could see the parade of ships as well as demonstration performances of various units of the flotilla. Surely in 2017 the celebration program will become even brighter and give you maximum aesthetic pleasure.

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The history of the Baltic fleet is connected with the undertakings of Peter I. Great Emperor not only gave the country access to the sea and created a fleet. He showed what a country needs in order to become a great maritime power.

The day of the holiday - May 18 - was chosen for a reason. On this day, Peter I captured the Swedish boat and shnyava on thirty boats. The very fact of the victory of the Russians at sea, where the Europeans had no equal, turned out to be important.

From the very beginning of its existence, the Baltic fleet has provided a huge impact to the victories of the Russian army. During the Northern War, with the support of sailors, a number of cities were taken, several major naval victories were won.

Throughout their history, the Baltic sailors have repeatedly entered into battle, defending the interests of the state in the Baltic. The beginning of the 20th century is a mournful period for the entire Russian fleet. In battles with the Japanese, almost all battleships were killed. The restoration of the number took several years, by 1911 the fleet was replenished with new ships.

Sailors of the Baltic Fleet huge contribution in the development of domestic and world science. Around the world and long hikes left on the maps more than four hundred geographical discoveries, they received names from the names of one hundred officers of the fleet.

To the first world ships Baltic fleet destroyed more than a hundred German ships. The battle for the Baltic was won despite the enemy's numerical superiority. All period civil war Baltic sailors defended the approaches to Petrograd not only from the sea, they participated in all land operations.

Before the Great Patriotic War, the fleet underwent technical re-equipment, replenished with new ships and aircraft. The Baltic Fleet played big role in the creation of military fleets in the northern and Pacific regions.

Like the entire Soviet navy, the Baltic one made a huge contribution to the victory over fascism. The defense of Hanko, Tallinn, the Moondzun Islands, Leningrad became glorious pages in heroic chronicle. On the fronts of the Great Patriotic War, sailors fought shoulder to shoulder with ground forces. Fleet destroyed over a thousand enemy ships different classes, two and a half thousand German aircraft were shot down. One hundred thousand Baltic sailors received orders and medals. 137 sailors were awarded the highest award- Hero Stars. The country appreciated the merits of the Baltic Fleet - two Orders of the Red Banner of War.

The beginning of the 50s was marked by the successful deployment of missile ships and jet aircraft. Fleet squadrons began performing tasks in different regions peace. The geography of the campaigns of the Baltics is extensive: Northern and mediterranean sea, Atlantic, Indian Ocean.

The skating rink of history in the early 90s did not spare the navy in the Baltic. The total lack of finance, components, ammunition, fuel caused NATO to rejoice. The courage of the fleet command, the change of priorities of the country's leadership helped the fleet survive and increase its combat potential. Our Western "partners" had to give up the idea of ​​undivided ownership of the Baltic Sea.

At the moment, our navy in the Baltic - important element protecting the borders and interests of the country. Several recent years replenished the composition the latest ships, weapons and equipment. The commissioning of the Dugong boats allows you to land marines along with equipment to any coast. Soon, the latest Raptor boats will be on duty en masse.

The personnel and ships of the Baltic Fleet take part in dozens of exercises and trainings. Rocket, torpedo, artillery firing is carried out. The actions of ships, aviation and marines are coordinated.

The Baltic sailors have earned the respect of the country and the people. Congratulations to all officers, sailors and veterans on the holiday!

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The fleet for our state has great value, therefore, the Day of the Baltic Fleet is celebrated on May 18. The fact is that our state was and remains one of the most powerful in the world's oceans, and therefore, the profession of a sailor in Russia is very honorable. That is why today there are several holidays at once, which are designed to celebrate this profession, as well as in again emphasize its importance for the whole state. Despite this, many of our compatriots do not know when the day of the Baltic fleet in Russia, even considering the fact that it is in many ways the personification of modern power Russian fleet generally.

History of the holiday - Day of the Baltic Fleet

In order to understand the significance of this holiday for our state, you need to plunge into history a little. The fact is that on May 18, 1703, under the command of Peter I, a flotilla of thirty boats with soldiers of the Semenovsky and Preobrazhensky regiments won the first victory in its history, capturing two Swedish warships at the mouth of the Neva.

In honor of this victory, each of the participants in the battle received commemorative medal, on which was the inscription "Unprecedented happens." It is May 18 that is considered to be the date of the emergence of the Russian Baltic Fleet.

Why do we need the Baltic Fleet of Russia

Today, the Baltic Fleet of Russia is the largest multi-purpose operational-strategic territorial association of the Navy, which is based on the Baltic Sea, and is able to operate equally effectively on land, in the air, and also directly at sea.

The fact is that the Baltic Fleet includes a large number of modern naval forces, naval aviation, means, air and aerospace defense, as well as coastal troops. The Baltic Fleet has more than a hundred warships, and about 150 helicopters and aircraft.

Among the main tasks set by the command Russian Army before the Baltic Fleet is the protection of production areas, as well as economic zone, prevention of illegal production activities.

In addition, the Baltic Fleet takes part in joint exercises with other states, and also performs combat missions as part of the peacekeeping forces on the territory of the oceans.

As mentioned above, the importance of the Baltic Fleet for such a powerful maritime state how Russia is difficult to overestimate. That is why, annually on May 18, the day of the Baltic Fleet is celebrated on the territory of our state.