Russia's Navy Day Sets Sail in St. Petersburg
On Saturday, Russia's Navy Day was celebrated across the country, with the main events taking place in St. Petersburg.
The first Navy Day was held in 1939. By 1980, Navy Day was traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of July. In 2006, the day received status as an official Russian holiday, and the annual commemoration has continued ever since.
Here's a look at this year's nautical display in St. Petersburg:
The first Navy Day was held in 1939. By 1980, Navy Day was traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of July. In 2006, the day received status as an official Russian holiday, and the annual commemoration has continued ever since.
Here's a look at this year's nautical display in St. Petersburg:
Warships demonstrate their prowess.
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Russian seamen stand at attention onboard one of the ships.
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Putin says hey to his old hood.
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The flags on display represent the formations that defended the sea borders during World War II, called the Great Patriotic War in Russia.
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The demonstration wasn't limited to the sea; military aircraft colored the skies, too.
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Ships both old and new displayed their combat power and military might.
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Living in a Russian submarine.
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The demonstration was attended by warships of four Russian naval fleets — the Baltic, Northern, Black Sea and Pacific divisions.
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