The Main Naval Parade in St Petersburg
July 30, 2017
An entire parade in two minutes
St Petersburg
Vladimir Putin arrived in St Petersburg on Navy Day to review the Main Naval Parade held in the Neva and inner harbour of Kronstadt.
In accordance with the Presidential Executive Order of July 27, 2017, the Main Naval Parade was held for the first time in Russia’s modern history. The parade featured the passing of ships and a marine air force unit overflight. Sailors from the Baltic, Black Sea, Northern and Pacific fleets and the Caspian Flotilla participated in the parade.
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Speech at the Main Naval Parade
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Comrade sailors, midshipmen, petty officers, officers and admirals,
Dear veterans,
My congratulations on Navy Day!
This holiday is celebrated in each Russian region and with special solemnity, at the bases and in the garrisons of the Northern, Pacific, Baltic, Black Sea fleets and the Caspian Flotilla.
Russia’s history is inseparable from the victories of its courageous and fearless Navy. Our country’s status as a strong marine power has been achieved through the brave acts of sailors and officers, the inventive talent of our shipbuilders and the daring exploits of sea explorers.
Throughout the centuries, the fortitude and tenacity of Russian sailors was tempered in battles. Both on land and at sea, they mastered their military skills, strengthened the traditions of their unique naval brotherhood.
During the Great Patriotic War the Navy fought to the bitter end on the coasts and sea borders of our native lands. The Battles of Odessa and Sevastopol, heroic deeds of the Northern Sea Fleet sailors, legendary raids by Soviet submarines, the defence of Leningrad and the impregnable Kronstadt have been forever enshrined in the chronicles of history.
The Navy and commitment to Fatherland are inseparable. As Admiral Nakhimov used to say, a sailor has neither an easy nor difficult path, but rather a glorious one.
And everyone currently serving, in our ground forces and submarines, in the marine air force, in the coastal defence, and those who work in the shipbuilding industry, all are faithful to these vows. Their high moral and professional qualities have been and will remain the foundation of successful service in the Navy, and the state will offer its full support.
Much is being done today for the development and renovation of the Navy. New ships are being commissioned, the fleet’s combat training and readiness are being perfected.
Seamanship is chosen by the vigorous and strong-willed, by those who dare to defy the elements, who cannot imagine themselves without the sea, without difficult and noble service to their Fatherland.
Friends,
Today the Navy is not only solving its traditional tasks but is also nobly responding to new challenges, making a significant contribution to the fight against terrorism and piracy.
The children and grandchildren of today’s sailors will take pride in their forefathers. Of this I am certain. Because your exemplary training, promptness and discipline are borne out during both training exercises and combat operations.
I want to express gratitude to those who wait for you in your homes and keep you warm with their love.
Thank you for your readiness and your ability to solve the most complicated tasks, for your worthy service and your unwavering allegiance to our Motherland and to our people.
Glory to the Navy!
Happy holiday!
Hurray!
#NavyDay, #StPetersburg: Vladimir Putin reviewed the Main Naval Parade https://t.co/9VyNF6ovF6 pic.twitter.com/nEay6bugT7
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) July 30, 2017
Visit to Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas in Kronstadt
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/55203
On Navy Day, Vladimir Putin visited the Stavropegial Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas in Kronstadt accompanied by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Russian Defence Minister Serge Shoigu.
The President toured the cathedral and spoke with sailors and Kronstadt residents there.
Ahead of Navy Day, on July 27, a shrine with the relics of Saint Blessed Warrior Fyodor Ushakov was brought to the cathedral from the Sanaksar Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God. This year marks the bicentenary of Ushakov’s demise. The President came up to kiss the relics of Admiral Ushakov and Apostle Andrew the First-Called.
The Stavropegial Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas was laid down in the fortress city of Kronstadt after Emperor Nicholas II’s 1903 decree in honour of the bicentenary of the Russian Navy and was blessed in Royal presence in 1913. In 1929 the Cathedral was closed down and pillaged. In 2002, Alexis II, the Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, blessed the resurrection of the Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt. Restoration works ran through the spring of 2013. The grand blessing of the cathedral was conducted on May 28, 2013 by His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem, and His Holiness Patriarch Kirill. The abbot of the cathedral is Archimandrite Alexei Ganzhin. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is protected by the state.
Vladimir Putin visited the St. Nicholas the Miracle-Worker Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt on #NavyDay https://t.co/QiR5B4vBsS pic.twitter.com/sRb3HyrTNg
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) July 30, 2017
Russia Celebrates Navy Day With a Majestic Parade in Saint Petersburg (VIDEO)
The celebrations to commemorate Russian naval victories are traditionally held on the last Sunday of July, with parades of the Pacific, Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets as well as the Caspian Flotilla.
You can find more about the history of the Russian Navy here.
Putin reviews Naval parade in Petersburg, greets crews
ST. PETERSBURG, July 30. /TASS/. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on board a boat reviewed the vessels, which lined up for the Main Naval Parade on the Navy Day on the Neva River.
For the first time in history of the naval parades in St. Petersburg, the event will feature more than 5,000 sailors of the Baltic, Northern, Black Sea Fleets and the Caspian Flotilla.
In total, about 50 ships and submarines will take part in the parade, while more than 40 planes and helicopters of the naval aviation will fly above the city.
Guests of the parade will see the Northern Fleet flagship, the Pyotr Velikiy battlecruiser; the world’s biggest nuclear submarine, the Dmitry Donskoy; and a number of the Russian navy’s newest warships, including the Ivan Gren landing ship, the Admiral Makarov frigate, as well as the Veliky Novgorod and the Vladikavkaz submarines.
Celebration of the Russia’s Navy Day in Sevastopol, Crimea
Russian Navy Parade in St. Petersburg [Many great photos]
Absolutely without a precedent in history.
No country ever had this kind of naval parade
100+ military vessels take part in Russian Navy Day celebrations, incl in Syrian port (PHOTOS)
St Petersburg marks Russia’s Navy Day with fireworks
Russian Navy Parade in Saint Petersburg#RuNavy
Absolutely without precedent in history.
https://t.co/HSgz1APSse pic.twitter.com/ULAUuQ5ogO— Scott's Humor (@ScottsHumor) July 30, 2017
Yes, Russia has plenty of ‘righteous sticks’- but the question is one of whether anyone in the West is frightened by them.
At the UNSC recently, the UK and USA blocked a simple Russian resolution condemning the wahhabi terror shelling of the Russian embassy in Syria. Now the Deep State wants Putin to ‘bend the knee’ once again and ratify resolutions attacking N Korea- allowing the West to apply the ‘Libya’ solution to N Korea if it wishes.
Too many people on our side prove their utter stupidity by joining with America’s rhetoric against N Korea. Yes- Russia and China have been (very) soft allies of N Korea in the past- but Putin’s history has shown him all too willing to join with the UK and USA in UN votes advancing the demonic agenda of the Deep State. Russia had to regain a little sense in the UN voting on Syria. But N Korea will be a real test.
Russia has both dignity and strength- as shown in the above ‘Navy Day Parade’ videos. But is Russia prepared to get ‘down and dirty’ to take on the demons. The latest US war lord appointed by Trump described his willingness to nuke China on a few days back. America’s puppet, Japan, is a nuclear power with access to thousands of nuclear warheads, and the delivery systems to use them. America ensured after WW2 that Japan maintained its extreme racist, xenophobic, nationalistic culture- and destroyed all communistic and socialistic movements that naturally appeared in that nation after the war.
The Far East is a timebomb. N Korea only exists because Japan (correctly) feels that a re-unified Korea would make Japan economically insignificant in the region- and Japan won’t stand for that.
An attack on N Korea is a road to WW3. It isn’t the demons’ favourite road- true. But as the demonisation of Russia builds, it looks better and better to the Deep State. Russia and China must make it clear they support a ***peaceful*** N Korea, but peace depends on one’s ability to defend one’s self- so N Korea’s military research is a correct response to America’s aggressive warmongering across the Earth. China and Russia must block any UN resolution against N Korea and publicly state N Koreas actions are a direct result of America’s holocaust in Libya, Iraq, Yemen and Syria.
Sadly while the USA was ramping up sanctions against Russia, Putin chose to say that America and others were “welcome” to (illegally) participate in Syria with Russia’s anti-terror operations. This is how foolish and servile Putin chooses to be. Putin should be booting America out of Syria- and thus humiliating the Trump regime in the eyes of the American people.
Japan wants the N Korea thing to ‘kick off’ if the consequences can be limited to the destruction of South Korea’s manufacturing bases. Japan still partners with many Chinese manufacturing companies and makes money that way. But Japan’s historic ***slave*** state- Korea, is a competitor that is inevitably killing Japan’s own economy.
And never forget- Trump is simple-minded enough to believe N Korea really is a ‘bad guy’, like most Americans.
I do agree that Russia needs to step up its always defensive role against the hegemon. It does not have to be anything radical but there are many other ways of doing it and one of the best is to find a way to capitalize on current dispute between US and EU in regards to new sanctions imposed by US.
I believe Kremlin is well aware that head on clash with the hegemon is inevitable, and seems to me they are just buying time to make sure Russia is ready.
Most of the Russian Navy vessels are already obsolete in comparison to other warships in the region (European theatre).
Russia has no chance against NATO’s naval power.
Indeed. Look at the electronics and missile systems they carry.
You think you simply boot the US out. They would simply release a few chemical weapons, blow up a power plant. “If we can’t have it, nobody will.”
Think your frustration through, please.
Thats Russias defensive navy, that will provide defence of ports. Cargo containers are the offence. Any ship big enough for a single standard shipping container can carry a nuclear capable missle. They can be floating all over. Wait is that one over there catching cod for supper.
Seriously these flag waving bring it on types have no clue how their lives will change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWs5SAky0Ds
This is an old song paying homage to Gagarin. This is from a rather old but excellent pop group (in my opinion) although not very well known called Prefab Sprout. Anybody could translate the last sentences since they appear to be in Russian?