Every country, every nation has its main festival, which is celebrated every year for a long time.It unites the nation a sense of pride in the valorous deeds of their ancestors, which will remain forever in the memory of posterity.This celebration is in Russia.This Victory Day, which is celebrated on May 9.
little history
Great Patriotic War began June 22, 1941 and lasted for 4 years long.Much moved the Soviet people during the years of Nazi occupation, but still they won.People laid their hands on the Victory Day road.Only through hard work and his military achievements, the Soviet Union was able to win this war, but it was not easy to do.
very long and difficult was the final breakthrough that led to the end of hostilities with Germany.Advancing Soviet troops began in the area of Poland and Prussia in January 1945.The Allies did not lag behind.They rapidly moved to Berlin - the capital of Nazi Germany.According to many historians, and that this time, Hitler's suicide, which occurred April 20, 1945, sealed the complete defeat of Germany.
But the death of mentor and manager did not stop the Nazi troops.The bloody battle for Berlin, however, led to the fact that the Soviet Union and the Allies gained the upper hand over the Nazis.Victory Day - a tribute to the heavy price paid by the ancestors of many of us.Hundreds of thousands of dead on both sides - only then the capital of Germany capitulated.It happened May 7, 1945, the auspicious day long remembered contemporaries.
Price Victory
in the storming of Berlin involved about 2.5 million soldiers.The loss of the Soviet Army were enormous.According to some reports, a day before our army has lost 15 thousand. Man.The battle of Berlin killed 325 thousand. Officers and soldiers.There was a real bloody war.Victory Day - this was after all the day, the first celebration of which was just around the corner.
Since the fighting was going on in the city, Soviet tanks could not maneuver well.It was only on hand the Germans.They used to destroy military equipment antitank weapons.In a matter of weeks in the Berlin operation was lost by the Soviet Army:
- tanks in 1997;
- more than 2,000 guns;
- about 900 aircraft.
Despite the huge losses in this battle, our troops defeated enemies.Day of Victory over Fascism was marked by the fact that in this battle were captured about half a million soldiers in Germany.The enemy suffered heavy losses.Soviet troops destroyed a huge number of German divisions, namely:
- 12 tank;
- 70 infantry;
- 11 motorized divisions.
Casualties
by main source in the Great Patriotic War, killing about 26.6 million people.This amount is determined by the demographic balance.This includes:
- victims of the military and other actions of the enemy.
- Persons who left the Soviet Union during the war, as well as those who did not return after it.
- died because of increased mortality during the war on the home front and in the occupied territory.
As for the sex of the dead and the dead people during the Second World War, most of them - are men.Total - 20 million people.
National Day
Kalinin signed the decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on May 9 - Victory Day - a public holiday.It was declared a public holiday.At 6 am Moscow time the decree was read on the radio announcer known all over the country - Levitan.On the same day at the Red Square in Moscow he landed the plane that brought the capitulation of Germany.
first celebration of Victory Day
evening in Moscow gave Victory Salute - the biggest in the history of the USSR.Of the thousands of guns it produced 30 volleys.The first celebrations of Victory Day, long in the making.The holiday was celebrated like no other in the Soviet Union.People on the streets were crying and hugging and congratulating each other with the victory.
on Red Square on June 24, the first military parade.He took his Marshal Zhukov.The parade Rokossovsky.March on Red Square held shelves following fronts:
- Leningrad;
- Belarusian;
- Ukrainian;
- Karelian.
area was also consolidated regiment of the Navy.Ahead were the commanders, and Heroes of the Soviet Union, carrying flags and banners distinguished themselves in combat military units.
In conclusion, the military parade on Red Square on Victory Day was marked by the fact that there were zipped and thrown at the mausoleum hundred banners of the defeated Germany.Only after the time has been held a military parade on Victory Day - 9 May.
period of oblivion
leadership of the country after the war decided that the Soviet people, tired of fighting and bloodshed must forget those little events.And oddly enough, but the custom in a big way to celebrate such an important celebration lasted very long.In 1947 he introduced a new scenario for the Victory Day on the leadership of the country: it altogether abolished, and on May 9 recognized ordinary working day.Accordingly, all the festivities and military parades were not held.
In 1965, the year of the 20th anniversary of Victory Day (May 9) was reinstated and again declared a national holiday.In many regions of the Soviet Union held their own parades.And ends the day for all the usual fireworks.
Soon followed the collapse of the Soviet Union that led to the emergence of various conflicts, including political issues.In 1995, Russia was resumed full celebration of the Victory Day.In the same year, as many as 2 parade in Moscow.One was on foot and was held at the Red Square.And the second was carried out with the use of armored vehicles, and watched it on Poklonnaya Hill.
official part of the festival is traditionally held.There have in the Victory Day - the words of congratulations, followed by the laying of wreaths and flowers to the monuments and memorials of the Great Patriotic War and is crowned by an evening fireworks celebration mandatory.
Victory Day
In our country there is no more touching, tragic and at the same time glorious holiday than the Victory Day.He is still celebrated every year on May 9th.Whatever changed in recent years, the facts of our history, this day remains the favorite of all, expensive and bright holiday.
May 9 millions of people remember how their grandfathers fought, not sparing his life, the enemies who have decided to conquer the Soviet Union.I remember those who work hard in the factories that produce equipment and weapons for the military.People were starving, but were kept because they understand that only from their actions determine the future victory over the invaders.These people won the war, and because of their generation today we live under a peaceful sky.
How to celebrate Victory Day in Russia?
this day held rallies and demonstrations.Lay flowers and wreaths at the monument to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.Honors the veterans and participants of those distant and close at the same time such events.In general, we are always waiting for the day the same scenario.Victory Day in many countries are not satisfied with gulyanok noisy in the evenings do not blow up firecrackers.However, this date is included in the young hearts of Russians frames black and white newsreels of the time, poignant songs about the close dugout, on the frontline way and forever frozen on the mountain soldier Alyosha.
May 9 - is a celebration of a proud people-winner.It's been 70 years since the first celebration of the Victory Day.But until now, this date is sacred to every Russian.After all, there is no family, which would not have touched the mountain of loss.Millions of soldiers went to the front, thousands of people were working in the rear.In defense of the Fatherland got up all the people, and he was able to defend the right to live in peace.
constant attribute of Victory Day
Over the years, a holiday to acquire their traditions.In 1965, at the parade dedicated to the great date, it was made the banner.It remained a fixture in the festival, which symbolizes the Victory Day.This banner, and today is extremely significant: still parades full of red banners.Since 1965, the original attribute is replaced with a copy of the Victory.The first banner can also be seen in the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
also unchanged color, which is accompanied by May 9, steel black and yellow - symbols of smoke and flame.George Ribbon in 2005 is a reflection of the constant gratitude for peace and respect for veterans.
Heroes - the winners
Every year Russia celebrates peaceful spring.But, unfortunately, the front-line injury time and relentless disease.To date, out of every hundred winners in World War II survived only two people.And it's very sad statistics, especially for those who were born only after they began to celebrate Victory Day.Veterans - our ancestors, those who still remember the war years.They should be treated with caution and respect.After all, it is they have done so that the sky above our heads was, and remains peaceful.
time is mercilessly to all, even to the valiant heroes of the harsh war.Year by year, the participants in those terrible events becoming smaller.But they are, as before, go out into the streets with orders and medals on his chest.Veterans meet with each other, remember the old days, commemorate friends and family who died in those years.Older people visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame.They go to the places of military glory, come to visit the graves of comrades who did not live up to our bright days.We can not forget about the importance of deeds, which they have in relation to each individual fate and history of the world in general.It will take a little more time, and witnesses and participants in the bloody war will not remain at all.Therefore, it is important to very sensitive to this date - 9 May.
remember our ancestors
main wealth of every human soul - is the memory of the ancestors.After all, so that we are now living, and were just as we have many generations of people to create our society.They made life as we know it.
priceless memory of the departed.The heroism of the winners of the Second World War, it is impossible to estimate.We do not know all the names of these great men.But what they have done, it can not be measured by any material benefits.Even without knowing the names of our generation remembers them not only in the Victory Day.Thankyou we say every day in our peaceful existence.The largest number of colors - an expression of national memory and evidence of worship - is at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.There is always the eternal flame burns, as if saying that although the names remain unknown, human feat - immortal.
All who fought in the Great Patriotic War, fought not for their well-being.People fought for the independence and freedom of their homeland.These heroes are immortal.And we know that man is alive as long as remember him.
Memorials and monuments dedicated to Victory Day
WWII left a huge and unforgettable mark in the history of our country.Over the last 70 years, every year we remember this great May.Victory Day - a special holiday, which honors the memory of the victims.In the vastness of Russia memorials dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War, created a lot.And all the different monuments.There are also subtle obelisks in small villages and huge monuments in major cities.
Here are some well-known all over the country and world structures, dedicated to the soldiers of WWII:
- Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow.
- Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd.
- Heroes' Square in Novorossiysk.
- Alley of Heroes in St. Petersburg.
- Eternal Flame of Glory in Novgorod.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and many more.
Holiday "with tears in his eyes»
This significant and, at the same time sad holiday is inseparable from the song "Victory Day".It has the following lines:
«Victory Day
smelled gunpowder,
This holiday
with gray hair at his temples.It is a joy
With tears in his eyes ... »
This song is a kind of symbol of the great date - 9 May.Victory Day is never complete without it.
In March 1975 V. Kharitonov and D. Tuhmanov wrote a song dedicated to the Great Patriotic War.The country is preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany and the Union of Soviet Composers announced a competition to create the best songs on the theme of heroic events.A few days before the contest was composed.He has performed in the last listening to his wife D. Tukhmanov competition - poet and singer T. Sashko.But it is not just the song became popular.Only in November 1975, at the festival, dedicated to Police Day, a song performed by L. Leshchenko, remember listener.Then she found the love of country.
There are other well-known artists "Victory Day".It:
- Kobzon;
- M. Magomayev;
- Yu Bogatikov;
- Pyekha E. et al.
Victory Day will always be the holiday for Russians who met with bated breath and with tears in his eyes.Eternal memory to the heroes!
