On the Day of the Russian Guard, the number of people celebrating the holiday with reverence and pain in their hearts increases every year, and there are many good reasons for this, dating back to the beginning of 1700.
Russian Guard Day
The Day of the Russian Guard was officially established according to the Decree of the President of Russia dated December 22, 2000 under No. 2032 “On the establishment of the Day of the Russian Guard” . The rich history of the guardsmen, carried through 300 years of constant struggle for the honor and freedom of the Motherland, served as the reason for establishing a holiday date. Thanks to this holiday, authority military service rises to a qualitatively new level, observance of military traditions helps maintain morale.
Guards regiments have long become the pride of the armed forces. They are distinguished by their special valor, will to win, value guidelines and a united fighting spirit that stands up for the defense of the Motherland to maintain its interests.
Russian Guard Day - history of traditions
Peter the Great was famous not only for his love of shipbuilding and taking the Russian fleet to a new level.
It was thanks to his efforts that the Russian Guard was created in 1700. Timely gathering under the banners made it possible to test the strength of the guards during the Battle of Navarre on November 19, 1700.
In it, the recruits were able to demonstrate their fighting spirit and strength in action. Every year the authority of the guard became increasingly important. Proving her superiority over her enemies in the battles of 1702 and 1704, she secured the title of the best warriors in Russia. The Battle of Poltava with the army of the Swedish king Charles XII, which took place in 1709, was the beginning of the end of Swedish domination in Europe and the consolidation of Russian state status of inviolable authority. This day of the Russian Guard has become significant. She was given honor and praise, since it was thanks to her merits that the turning point in the Northern War took place.
For a long time, only guardsmen could be promoted to officer status. Military training in the guards regiments became a harsh school for future officers. Although, even the generals sought to acquire the proud title of guardsmen. But, obtaining it was possible only in case of special differences during hostilities. If there were any, then the generals provided themselves with the honorary title of lieutenant colonel of the Preobrazhensky regiment. It gave them many prerogatives, including political life states. This is evidenced by the fact that, according to the Table of Ranks, guards officers had an advantage of two ranks over the active army.
Every year the size of the army increased. During the life of Peter the Great, five full-fledged battalions were formed. In 1813, a decision was made in favor of the formation of the Young Guard. It included two grenadier and one cuirassier regiments, which distinguished themselves with particular bravery during the battles in 1712. So, along with the Old Guard, the Young Guard also became an equally prestigious place of service.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the main active units of the Guard were:
12 infantry regiments;
4 rifle regiments;
13 cavalry regiments;
naval crew;
3 artillery brigades;
engineer battalion.
No matter what military action you take part in Russian Empire, the guards regiments were in the forefront, defending the interests of their state and defending its integrity. Special uniforms spoke of the merits of soldiers during previous wars. The guards became models of honor, dignity and discipline in the Empire's army.
Every day of the Russian guard was marked by exploits and the will to win.
Russian Guard Day, date of new military exploits of the Soviet troops
The Great Patriotic War could not have happened without the participation of the Soviet Guard. During the fighting near Smolensk in 1941, for special merits, four motorized rifle divisions, which demonstrated special tactical skills and courage in battle, received the name Guards on September 18 of the same year. Against the backdrop of the events that took place, taking into account the order of the Supreme Command Headquarters, the organization of guards mortar units began.
Many glorious heroes who sacrificed their lives for the victory of their homeland are inscribed in history. I.N. Kozhedub, A.M. Matrosov, V.S. Petrov, A.P. Maresyev and thousands of other guardsmen fought gloriously for their ideals and the Motherland, increasing the military merits of their faithful companions.
How brave the soldiers of the guards units were was evidenced not only by the special banners under which the guardsmen entered into battle, but also by a special breastplate, testifying to their military exploits, which became distinctive feature in May 1942. During the Great Patriotic War about 5,000 military units, ships, and formations received the proud status of guards. On the day of the Russian Guard, the date of the celebration coincided with numerous enemy attacks, which were brilliantly repelled and launched into a counter-offensive.
After the end of the war, the Soviet guard did not lose its importance. And although in peacetime they were not meant fighting, the traditions of the Russian Guard were not lost. They became successive and were passed on from generation to generation to separate military formations. For a long time, guards units were located in the border areas, protecting the integrity of the state and maintaining order. Ships and divisions with special services to their homeland were to be located in the capitals of all union republics, as a guarantee of security and peace in the regions.
Recruits called up to serve in the guards formations proudly accepted the title "Guardsman" and took an oath of allegiance to their homeland and promised not to disgrace the memory and honor of their predecessors in the glorious cause of defending the homeland.
Day of the Russian Guard, the number of defenders of the Motherland is growing
At the turn of the century, the Russian guard did not lose its importance. Only brave warriors who clearly know that they are ready to take any actions that can support its integrity and interests in order to protect the Motherland can serve in it. From the experience of their predecessors, modern guardsmen adopt not only honor and valor, but also special awards and insignia that testify to the owner’s military merits. Every year, more and more young people join the ranks of the guards, capable of proving their skills and loyalty to the Country, not in words, but in deeds.
The Russian armed forces, in particular the guards formations, are currently undergoing qualitative changes. Special attention is paid not only to the organizational structure, but also to changing the principles of recruitment, provision of special types military equipment and maximum combat training.
Among the guards formations of modern times, it deserves special attention 45th Separate Guards Regiment special purpose . He went through a long military path through the First and Second Chechen Wars, the Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian-Ossetian conflicts. It still employs heroes to this day who are capable of coming to the rescue of their homeland at any moment and demonstrating their exceptional skills in action.
September 2, Russian Guard Day is not a simple date. On this day, heroes are honored who managed to go through war with unshakable fortitude, an irrepressible desire for victory and a willingness to give their lives in the name of the ideals of the Motherland. Honor and praise to the heroes of past and present years!
The Day of the Russian Guard was established on December 22, 2000 by decree of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin No. 2032 “On the establishment of the Day of the Russian Guard” in connection with the tricentenary of the Russian Guard in order to revive and develop domestic military traditions and increase the credibility of military service.
Guards regiments, brigades, divisions, crews and battalions are our pride Armed Forces Russia, a model for the entire army and navy. A guardsman is a brave warrior with an indomitable fighting spirit and an indestructible will to win.
The emergence and development of the Guard
The Russian Guard was created by Peter I in 1700, and it received its baptism of fire at the beginning of the Northern War, in the Battle of Narva on November 19, 1700. Then Peter's Guard distinguished itself in 1702 and 1704, as well as near Poltava in 1709.
Before the advent of military educational institutions, the guard was the only school for officer cadres. But not only those who underwent this combat training were called guardsmen: for special merits, distinguished generals received the honorary title of lieutenant colonel of the Preobrazhensky Regiment. Thanks to the special trust of the most influential persons of the state, the guards were a significant political force. According to the Table of Ranks, its officers had an advantage over the army by two ranks.
During the reign of Paul I, the number of the guard increased significantly: five new battalions were formed. Then in 1813, along with the Old Guard, the Young Guard was formed - a cuirassier and two grenadier regiments, which distinguished themselves in the War of 1812. Subsequently, the number of the guard continued to grow. At the beginning of the 20th century, it included 12 infantry, 13 cavalry and 4 rifle regiments, 3 artillery brigades, a naval crew and a sapper battalion.
Guardsmen were involved in almost all wars in which Russia took part. Since the formation of the guard, its military uniform has been considered a symbol of honor and discipline. Every detail of this uniform was reminiscent of the victories won, and the regiments received their names in memory of military merits and were proudly worn on military banners, the protection of which was the primary duty of every guardsman.
The Soviet and current Russian Guard became a worthy successor to the traditions of the Russian Guard.
Russian and Soviet Guards
The Soviet Guard was created during the Great Patriotic War. Four motorized rifle divisions that distinguished themselves during the Battle of Smolensk near Yelnya on September 18, 1941 were called Guards divisions for their military exploits. At the same time, the Supreme Command Headquarters decided to organize guards mortar units.
The Guard of the Great Patriotic War are heroes whose names will never be forgotten: V.S. Petrov, A.I. Pokryshkin, I.N. Kozhedub, A.P. Maresyev, A.M. Sailors. Finding examples of fearlessness, perseverance and loyalty to the Motherland in the famous exploits of their ancestors, they multiplied the military merits of previous generations of guardsmen.
During the years of the Great Patriotic War, more than 4.5 thousand units, formations, associations and ships received the Guards name and special Guards banners. In May 1942, a badge was introduced for military personnel of the guards units.
Classes with young recruits in the 4th Guards Mechanized Corps on the eve of the Belgrade operation. In the background is a T-34-85 tank. Romanian-Yugoslav border
Soldiers of the 13th Guards Rifle Division in Stalingrad during rest hours
The command and technical personnel of the 20th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment at the Yak-9 fighter. Summer 1945. Third from left in the third row - regiment commander Hero Soviet Union Lieutenant Colonel P.S. Kutakhov
After the end of the war, the Soviet Guard maintained the historical traditions of the Russian Guard. In peacetime, the formations were not transformed into guards, but with continuity in personnel, this rank was transferred to new military formations to preserve traditions. Guards formations and units, as a rule, were located at the forefront in border districts and groups of troops, and ships and divisions that performed especially recognized feats were located in the capitals of the union republics or in major cities. Each recruit who began serving in the Guards unit received the “Guard” badge and took an oath that he would not disgrace the memory of his fathers and grandfathers.
At the end of the 20th - beginning of the 21st century, the guard is still faithful to its laws, developed and consolidated by past generations of guardsmen. The modern guard has retained the previous awards and honorary titles. Her further development– this is professionalization, new principles of manning, improving the organizational structure, equipping with the most modern types of military equipment and weapons. Much attention is paid to combat training, and the life of military personnel is being improved. Patriotism, ideological conviction and loyalty to the oath are traits that are inherent in every guardsman.
The great glory of the Guard is the inheritance and heritage of all of Russia. To be a guardsman today means to have the highest combat qualifications, masterfully wield
The Day of the Russian Guard is usually celebrated on September 2. The reason for the official recognition of this holiday was the 300th anniversary of the Russian Guard. The decree “On the establishment of the Day of the Russian Guard” was signed by Vladimir Putin on December 22, 2000.
The Imperial Guard, consisting of the Semenovsky and Preobrazhensky regiments, appeared in Russia during the reign of Peter I. In 1918, it was disbanded and created again only during the Patriotic War. Military units, formations of the Armed Forces and ships that distinguished themselves in battle were awarded the title “Guards”.
The modern Russian guard includes the Kantemirovskaya tank division, the motorized rifle Taman division, the separate motorized rifle Sevastopol brigade, the motorized rifle Carpathian-Berlin division, line formations of the Airborne Forces, units and ships of the Navy, units of the air force and ground forces.
You defend your Motherland with dignity,
You always move forward everywhere.
Sometimes you are not at home for a long time,
You protect your people.
After all, somewhere your wife and children are waiting for you,
While you are going on the attack and into battle.
For them, you are the best in the world,
You are the strongest, you are a hero.
I want to congratulate you on Guards Day,
May all your dreams come true today,
And I hasten to add to congratulations -
After all, the hope for the country is you!
Happy Russian Guard Day
Congratulations to the guardsmen,
The elite of our army,
You are her honor and glory.
You dedicated yourself
Serving the Fatherland,
Ready for the Motherland
You give your lives.
I wish the guardsmen
I am the glory of battle,
Let the country sleep peacefully
Behind your back.
Your life goes by command,
The word “must!” - the main thing now is
Thoughts about home wander in my head,
You think about us all the time.
We miss you, son,
We are waiting for calls and looking forward to meeting you,
Every evening we remember something,
Sitting next to my dad, alone.
We congratulate you today
Happy Russian Guard Day, dear,
We wish you joy and good luck,
And the only love, earthly.
Today is the Day of the Russian Guard,
I want to wish each guardsman.
So that he is happy in this life,
I send success and joy to all of you.
Let everything be calm at home,
Strong to have a family.
So that your efforts are not in vain,
Fate has been kind to you.
It’s not in vain that we celebrate the holiday of the Russian Guard,
You chose the path of a guardsman, my best friend, for yourself.
You are a brave warrior of the country, you can handle all tasks,
Congratulations! I want to wish you a lot of happiness!
Russian Guard Day
Let's celebrate widely!
Parade, concert, fireworks -
It's fun and easy for us!
To you bright days we wish
Goodness, smiles, happiness!
So that life bubbles with joy,
Maneuvering past misfortunes!
Sometime in the time of Peter
Date established in Russia.
The day of the guard has come now,
I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart.
Let what is planned happen,
Separation will follow the misfortune,
Let all sorrows become dreams,
Good luck, happiness, peace in your home!
Pride for the native Fatherland,
Sample for the army and navy,
You always strictly follow your oath,
You can handle dangerous work.
Glory to our guard for their vigilant service,
For military training, for glory and for honor.
Young men today need to take an example from you,
The guards have an indestructible spirit!
It is celebrated in our country. This holiday was established in 2000 by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with the 300th anniversary of the Russian Guard (Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 2032 of 2000 “On the establishment of Russian Guard Day”).
The Russian Imperial Guard was established at the beginning of the reign of Peter the Great from the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments. In 1918 it was dissolved, and again created during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
By order of I. Stalin, the four rifle divisions that distinguished themselves near Smolensk in 1941 received the name Guards. In September of the same year, the concept of “guards unit” was introduced in the Red Army.
The title “Guards” was awarded to military units, ships, formations and associations of the Soviet Armed Forces that distinguished themselves in battles during the Great Patriotic War. The military formation received the Guards banner, and the personnel received the Guards rank and breastplate.
Guard modern Russia, included in the Armed Forces of Russia, are: the Guards Tank Kantemirovskaya Division, the Guards Motorized Rifle Taman Division, the Guards Separate Motorized Rifle Sevastopol Brigade, the 28th Red Banner Guards Missile Division, which is part of the 27th Missile Army, line formations of the Airborne Forces, Guards units and ships of the Navy, Guards units of the Ground Forces and the Air Force.
In 2016, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, the Federal Service of National Guard Troops was created Russian Federation(FSVNG or Rosgvardia), the structure of which also included the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, created at the same time on the basis of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The Russian Guard, along with the FSB, SVR, FSO, GFS, FSTEC and the Special Objects Service under the President of Russia, belongs to the “forces and means of ensuring security,” that is, to the special services.
Happy Russian Guard Day
Congratulations to the guardsmen,
The elite of our army,
You are her honor and glory.
You dedicated yourself
Serving the Fatherland,
Ready for the Motherland
You give your lives.
We wish the guardsmen
We are the glory of battle,
Let the country sleep peacefully
Behind your back.
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On September 2, the Day of the Russian Guard is celebrated throughout Russia. This holiday was established on December 22, 2000 by decree of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin No. 2032 “On the establishment of the Day of the Russian Guard” in connection with the tricentenary of the Russian Guard in order to revive and develop domestic military traditions and increase the authority of military service.
Russian Imperial Guard: history
The Day of the Russian Guard is a great occasion to look at a page of history. How did it all start?
The Russian Imperial Guard was established at the beginning of the reign of Peter I from the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments in 1687. In 1918 it was dissolved. And only during the Great Patriotic War it was recreated again.
The title “Guards” was awarded to military units, ships, formations and associations of the Soviet Armed Forces that distinguished themselves in battles during the Great Patriotic War. The military formation received the Guards banner, and the personnel received the Guards rank and breastplate.
The guard was a selected, privileged, better trained and equipped part of the troops. The Guard was the core of the army. Armed detachments that were directly attached to the monarch often served as his personal guard.
The first mention of Russian guards units is given in the historical chronicle of the Russian army, in connection with the military campaigns of Peter’s troops near Azov and Narva. Based on the “Chronicle of the Russian Imperial Army,” which was compiled at the behest of Emperor Nicholas I, it was officially established to call the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments the Life Guards from September 2 (August 22, old style) 1700. The very name “Life Guards” was taken from Europe. It consists of two words: the German “leib” - body and the Old German “guard” - security. Life Guards - the royal bodyguards or royal guards.
Guards regiments took part in the battles of the Northern War of 1700 - 1721, in the Persian campaign of 1722 - 1723, in Russian-Turkish wars 1735 - 1739 and 1877 - 1879, in the wars with France led by Napoleon and the First World War.
Created by Peter, the Russian Guard went through a glorious military path, becoming a reliable stronghold of the state.
In 1918, along with the disbandment of the tsarist army, the guards units were also destroyed.
The guard experienced its second birth during the Great Patriotic War. In the fall of 1941, for mass heroism, courage of personnel, high military skill demonstrated during the bloody battles of the Smolensk Battle, by decision of the Supreme Command Headquarters by order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR of September 18, 1941 No. 308, four rifle divisions 100th, 127th , the 153rd and 161st were renamed the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Guards Divisions. By the end of the Second World War, the Soviet Guard consisted of 11 combined arms and 6 tank armies, 39 rifle, 7 cavalry, 12 tank, 9 mechanized and 13 aviation corps, 128 rifle, 17 cavalry, 47 aviation, 6 anti-aircraft artillery divisions.
Guards banners and breastplates of the Guard: rectangular plates with moire ribbon orange color, with black longitudinal stripes - the first guards units were awarded on June 19, 1942. Since 1943, the rectangular sign has been replaced by a flag with the inscription "Guard".
The Russian army retains the high and honorable rank of guards. Guardsmen of the late 20th century. are faithful to the laws of the guard, developed and enshrined by their predecessors. Bright page in modern history The feat of the Russian guards units was the 6th company of the 104th Guards Parachute Regiment near Ulus-Kert. On February 29, 2000, an event occurred that can easily be called decisive for the entire post-Soviet history of our country. On this day, the 6th company of the 104th parachute regiment of the 76th (Pskov) airborne division entered into mortal combat with a twenty-fold superior enemy at an altitude of 776.0 in the area of the Chechen village of Ulus-Kert. Almost all of them died, but did not retreat, destroying half of the militants who were trying to break through.
The Russian Federation also had the experience of creating its own national guard, and this event turned fifteen years old this year.
At a rally near the White House on August 20, 1991, Russian citizens spontaneously began to enroll in detachments and units of the Russian Guard. Guided by paragraph 11 of Article 121-5 of the Constitution of the RSFSR, the Decisions of the Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR on August 21-23, President of the RSFSR Boris Yeltsin instructed Vice-President of the RSFSR Alexander Rutskoi to begin forming the Russian Guard to strengthen the protection of the constitutional system and democratic gains, and create additional guarantees law and order in the country.
In accordance with the instructions of the President, a working group was created in the secretariat of Alexander Rutsky to develop regulatory documents to create the Russian Guard, then a Commission was organized to develop the Concept of the bill on the Russian Guard. The commission, having analyzed the situation in the country after the events of August 19-21, having studied the world and Russian practice of creating and functioning of units and units of the national guard, determined that the state mechanism existing at that time was clearly insufficient to ensure the normal functioning of the bodies state power and their protection and requires significant improvement. One of the types of work in this direction would be the creation of a Working Group directly subordinate to the highest official and the head of the executive branch - the President of the RSFSR.
Today, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation include the Guards Tank Kantemirovskaya Division, the Guards Motorized Rifle Taman Division, the Guards Motorized Rifle Carpathian-Berlin Division; Guards Separate Motorized Rifle Sevastopol Brigade; Guards Airborne Forces, other Guards units and Navy ships.
In the army new Russia the high and honorable guards rank was retained. And today the guard is a symbol of honor, courage, valor, loyalty and heroism. The guardsmen of the late twentieth century are faithful to the laws of the guard, developed and enshrined by their predecessors.
The guardsmen of the Russian army proudly bear honorary titles on their banners, reminding us of the glorious days of the past.
We congratulate Russia on the holiday, Happy Russian Guard Day!