You probably already guessed that the date is not alwayscorresponds to only one festive event. In the article we will try to touch upon all the main reasons that were significant in the past and are currently being celebrated by the citizens of our country on October 7.
A holiday in Russia is more than a holiday
If you turn to the help of search engines inThe World Wide Web will then be provided with a list of significant dates for October. One of the first in it, when viewed on October 7, will be an event such as the Day of the formation of staff units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
After the revolution (autumn 1918) is createdGeneral Directorate of the Soviet Workers 'and Peasants' Police. The main structures are formed instructor and information departments. They, in turn, become prototypes of the units operating at that time within the system of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs and functioning today in the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
What kind of holiday is October 7 marked by the police? This is the day of the employees of the Central Internal Affairs Directorate, on whose shoulders there is a great responsibility for public order, safety and peace of citizens.
Constitution Day in the USSR
In October 1977, the USSR government decided to celebrate the Constitution Day. They approved it in the last form under L. I. Brezhnev. Earlier, the holiday was celebrated on December 5 (from 1936 to 1976).
In early October 1993, was abolishedLegendary post number 1 at Lenin's Mausoleum. This happened after the events around the House of Soviets of Russia subsided. The order to stop guard duty at the Mausoleum was issued by the head of the Main Guard Department. At four o'clock in the afternoon the last shift of the sentries left the post, it was carried by the corporal V. V. Dedkov and the private R.I. Poletayev.
Today, the Constitution Day of the USSR is not relevant. The former holiday of October 7th is celebrated on December 12th today. The modern version of the basic law of the Russian Federation was approved in 1993.
The head of Russia and his day
What more event marked this day thatfor the holiday of October 7? Birthday is celebrated by the current president of Russia. A political and public figure, a doctor of five foreign universities, a laureate of several awards, an honorary citizen of ten cities, a master of sports in judo and sambo and simply many respected people - Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
He was born in 1952 in Leningrad, in the family of a soldier. He was the youngest son of three. Unfortunately, he was not destined to see his elder brothers, they died before his birth.
Свой день рождения Владимир Владимирович, как usually does not celebrate. A man of his rank is always busy with more significant issues for the country. But in 2014, he made an exception. For the first time in a long time, he postponed public affairs and took a day off on October 7. His head of state spent in Siberia, without being distracted by working moments and official events.
Polite day
Referring to recent events of our historycountries. The date October 7 is a holiday in Russia, which was approved after a referendum in the Crimea (March 16, 2014). It was decided to call this day the Day of Polite People.
Such a name was chosen for a reason.This is due to the aggravation of the situation in the south-eastern part of Ukraine. Representatives of the Armed Forces appeared on the peninsula and blocked any encroachments from the Ukrainian army. Thus, they ensured the safety of civilians and the unhindered holding of the long-awaited referendum for the residents of Crimea.
The outfit of the military did not contain identification marks. They acted calmly, confidently. Hence the name "polite people".
Later, the term will gain popularity on the Internet and the media, among the authorities. It will be actively used by officials, politicians and cultural figures.
Victor Vodoladsky, one of the deputies of the mainParty of Russia, in his speech noted that this is a powerful stimulator of military-patriotic education. What a holiday on October 7 is to cast your vote, approve it. These people not only contributed to the annexation of the Crimea to Russia without sacrifice. Thanks to their actions, the interest of the younger generation to the army sharply increased.
This is indicated by recent studies, according to which more than 30% of citizens of military age expressed a desire to join the ranks of the Russian army.
Church holiday - October 7
On this day, there is not one religious holiday for Orthodox Christians, but three:
- The Day of the First Martyr Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla the Iconite;
- the day of memory of the Pskov miracle-worker of the Monk Nikandr the Deserter (at the baptism of Nikon);
- the day of veneration of the holy martyr Galaktion (at the baptism of Gabriel) of Vologda.
Thekla of Iconia suffered several times for her faith, and was sentenced to death. The Lord constantly saved her, leaving her unharmed. Thee lived through his faith until 90 years.
In the old days they believed that if this day were tied upyou can never untie anything. Therefore, people tried to conclude a marriage on this day, to start a serious relationship, or they began to spin. Therefore, the holy Theokla was called the Spindlewoman.
Rev. Nikandr was from the Pskov land.He devoted almost all his life to serving God. He lived a hermit (hence his nickname - the wilderness beetle) in fasting and prayer, learning the Word of God every day.
Galaktion Vologda came from the boyarskind, could predict. The service to this saint was compiled in 1717. Today is the day of his memory - this is an Orthodox church holiday. October 7, it is annually celebrated in a new style. The old - September 24th.
Name day this day is celebrated: Andrei, Vasily, Vitaly, Vladislav, Galaktion, David, Pavel, Sergey, Spiridon, Stepan and Thekla.
Finally...
What kind of holiday is October 7 celebrated in Russia?Now this question will not put you in a dead end. You can confidently list the main events of this day, which are annually celebrated by citizens of our country.
