A parade is taking place in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the Day of the Navy. Celebrations began with the passage of the boat of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The head of state greeted the crews of warships, on the front line, and congratulated them on the holiday.
During the main part of his congratulations, Vladimir Putin noted, that the Russian Navy is constantly improving, getting new surface and submarine ships.
President of Russia:
The level of our fleet is constantly growing. This year it will include 40 ships. The other day, six more ships were laid for our fleet. Warships under the legendary St. Andrew's flag, Navy sailors flawlessly perform assigned tasks.
Vladimir Putin noted, that this year is an important date for the fleet and for the whole country - the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica.
The President thanked the veterans for their invaluable contribution to the Victory over Nazism.
Putin:
Not everyone can handle service at sea. She is chosen at the call of the heart, they, who has a spirit of steel. Long live the Navy! Hooray!
He opened the naval unit of the military parade in St. Petersburg - anti-sabotage boat "Nakhimovets" with students of schools, named after Pavel Nakhimov.
The historical part was opened by boat “Ivan Pasko” with the boat of Peter I.
Historical land vehicles also took part in the naval part of the military parade, including the Katyusha installation and the T-34 tank, which were carried on the sides of the landing craft.
Among the guests of the military parade in the northern capital – foreign guests:
For the first time, the flagship of the Hydrographic Service of the Navy "Admiral Vladimirsky". FROM 3 December 2019 year on 6 June this year, took part in the round the world, dedicated to the aforementioned 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica.
Part of the military parade was held in Kronstadt.
The parade was attended by 42 air equipment of naval aviation of Russia – at altitudes of 150 m.
