Heroes of the Fatherland - our fellow countrymen

In Russia there are many holidays that are memorable for our spirit and heart. Among them there are those that operate exclusively in Russia, and nowhere else. One of these holidays is the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland. A truly unique and important day in history.

Holiday of Heroes of the Fatherland

Brave people who performed feats, have every state. Russia in this case is not an exception to the rules.

The State Duma of the Russian Federation in 2007 adopted a resolution "On the celebration of the Heroes of the Fatherland Day." The date was set on 9 December. The initiative of creating a separate day for honoring his heroes in Russia belongs to Boris Gryzlov.

In the same year, 2007, the initiative of the State Duma was supported by the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

Later, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially approved the celebration of the Heroes of the Fatherland Day.

history of the holiday

However, the roots of the event do not lead to 2007, but much further. In 2007 the holiday of Heroes of the Fatherland was just restored.

December 9, 1769 Empress Catherine II approved a new state award. She became the Order of St. George the Victorious. This order was awarded only to people who showed exceptional courage and valor on combat fronts.

At one time he had 4 degrees of difference. The very first of them was the highest. The Order of St. George the First-Degree in the Russian Empire was considered the highest award for an ordinary soldier who went through all the horrors of the war.

It was a silver sign. He was focused exclusively on the lower ranks of the Russian army. Among the rank-and-file and small military chiefs it was considered an honor to receive such a reward from the hands of the empress.

December 9, 1917 in Russia began to celebrate the feast of St. George's Cavaliers. However, after the Great October Revolution this triumph was removed altogether. The thing is that the Bolsheviks denied everything that was connected with the Russian Empire. The holiday of Heroes of the Fatherland was canceled.

Holiday returns

Initially, George the Victorious was known in Byzantium and in Russia. He was the patron of the princes and his subjects in military campaigns. He was portrayed in icons, and the believers gave him their due.

However, for some period of history it was completely forgotten. This was the time from 1917 to 2000. Heroes of the Fatherland of Russia again celebrate their day.

In 2000, the Order was returned by the Russian government, and in 2007 the Heroes of the Fatherland received the status of an official holiday again.

December 9 in Russia is not a day off.

Purpose of the celebration and its meaning

We have already said that this holiday was returned by the State Duma and the President of Russia in 2007.

The authors of this bill set a goal: to create in Russia's society ideals that the country would be proud of and on which it is worth to be equal. Politicians wanted the youth to be more patriotic about their heroes and knew them in person.

However, in Russia, not everyone reacted well to the idea of celebrating such a day. But we can say with confidence that this holiday is of great importance for the history of the country. This date unites and brings together heroes of military exploits and ordinary soldiers of the Russian army who have achieved great success in the arena of a difficult war.

On their examples, official power and propaganda is going to educate young generations. This day attention is focused on the fact that Russia is a state that has often faced military confrontations throughout its history. Mentioned the old military exploits of soldiers who showed their valor and real courage.

Heroes of the Fatherland - our countrymen. However, not every Russian can be honored to receive this prestigious award to date. The most frequent "laureates" of this holiday are senior and junior officers. They are the heroes of the Fatherland, the list of which increases every year. However, many of them are on hearing, and the youth knows them. Here are just some of the names of the heroes of the Russian Federation:

• Zharov Alexey Viktorovich (the second Chechen war).
• Em Yuri Pavlovich (the second Chechen war).
• Yashkin Sergey Leonidovich (Colonel and commander of the special task force).

Historical moment

It should be noted that this award has an interesting history. In 1991, in August, there was a coup. At that moment, they wanted to restore the order to reward the heroes of the White House. However, this idea was not destined to come true. After the collapse in 1992, independent republics created their own administrative apparatus, which was occupied with the internal affairs of the country. At that moment, the procedure for restoring the state award of St. George the Victorious was initiated.

However, it did not happen right away. The procedure was long. Only in 2000, at the level of the State Duma and the Russian president, the day of December 9 received the status of an official holiday.

Participation and congratulations

Day of Heroes of the Fatherland is a holiday, which is celebrated throughout the territory of Russia. It involves people of different ages, generations and views. We can safely say that this holiday unites the people around one goal - to remember their real heroes.

The youth are most actively involved in the celebration. Patriotic education in Russia is at a high level.

By December 9 different competitions are held throughout the country. In particular, competitions of military songs and drawings. The heroes of the Fatherland always react enthusiastically and joyfully to the children's drawing. To receive a gift from the smallest patriots is always pleasant, it is more expensive than any awards.

The winners of the military song competitions, which are held until December 9, then sing at concerts for the military, who distinguished themselves as a result of the fighting.

Traditions of the holiday

The holiday of Heroes of the Fatherland is widely celebrated all over Russia. On this day you can see many concerts and competitions. Winners always receive rewards from the hands of government officials.

To this day are often timed the opening of various monuments to the victims of the war, rallies and meetings of patriots are held. Schools carry out unique "lessons of courage", which are designed not only to awaken patriotic feelings in youth, but also to prepare them morally for their civic duty to the state.

This day there are different sports competitions. Young men and women show themselves in the best possible way in their military training.

On this day, there are thematic exhibitions in museums and lectures are given at universities, which are devoted to the heroes of the Fatherland and the hostilities in which they took part.

Traditionally, the first persons of the apparatus of the President and the State Duma are laying flowers to the main monuments of the country. Memorials of glory and Eternal Lights in different parts of Russia are visited, meetings of veterans at the round table are held, where they can drink front 100 grams and talk about military actions that they had to endure in their time.

Celebration - is it necessary?

Often, the inhabitants of Russia wonder whether we need this holiday, when there is an official May 9.

However, the holiday of Heroes of the Fatherland, which is celebrated on December 9, is celebrated only on the territory of Russia. We can safely say that the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland is our national property. Heroes of the Fatherland - our countrymen.

He does not harm May 9, but only supplements it. Holidays May 9 and December 9 are similar, but they have their own differences.

It is important that the first and second are aimed at provoking patriotic feelings among young people. More importantly, the government of the Russian Federation decided to do it more than once a year, but twice. This contributes not only to patriotism. On this day, there are educational evenings and lectures that help young people to learn and understand their history much better. This is now more important than ever, in order to prevent war and disrespect for its historical past.