Day of the Baltic Fleet of Russia

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May 18 is Baltic Day fleet, which is established by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral of the Fleet Felix Gromov “On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty” dated July 15, 1996.

Day of the Baltic Fleet of Russia




On this May 1703 day of the year, Peter I, at the head of his flotilla, won the first battle victory, capturing two Swedish warships (Gedan and Astrild) during the battle.

The Baltic Fleet is the oldest fleet in Russia. It is a large variety of operational-strategic territorial association of the Russian Navy on the Baltic Sea, capable of effectively acting both directly in the sea zone, in the air and on land. Also, the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy is the main training and test base of the Russian Navy. The fleet includes 2 diesel submarines, 41 surface ship, 15 boats, including: 9-assault and 6-missile. The flagship of the fleet is the destroyer "Persistent".





The headquarters of the Baltic Fleet is located in Kaliningrad. The main points of basing: Baltiysk (Kaliningrad region) and Kronstadt (St. Petersburg).

I must say that story The formation of the Baltic Fleet is closely connected with the history of St. Petersburg. Indeed, in May 1703, the construction of the city on the Neva began, and a year later the Admiralty Shipyard began to be built here, which later became one of the centers of shipbuilding in Russia. Since then, the Baltic Fleet selflessly protects the borders of the Fatherland, passing through all the historical milestones of the Russian State.

During the existence of the Baltic Fleet, the Baltic seamen achieved outstanding victories. During the Northern War (1700-1721), the Balts courageously and selflessly fought against the forces of the Swedish crown. Valorously defended the Baltic coast during the Crimean War (1853-1856). During World War II, the fleet took part in the defense of Leningrad (1941-1944), supported the offensive of the Red Army in the Baltic States (1944), in East Prussia and Eastern Pomerania (1944-1945).

More than 110 thousand Baltic sailors fought on land fronts. Baltic submarines destroyed 52 vehicles and 8 enemy ships. The fleet landed 24 troops. Aviation fleet made more than 158 thousand sorties, including sorties under heavy fire of the enemy. About 82 thousand Baltic sailors were awarded orders and medals, of which 173 were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, including four twice.

The Baltic Fleet became the ancestor of the Russian round-the-world research expeditions. On the world map you can see the names of admirals and officers of the Baltic Fleet who made 432 (!) Geographical discoveries. In modern textbooks of geography and history, this outstanding achievement not only separately of the Baltic, but also of the entire naval school of the country, today is in fact not reflected in any way.

For outstanding services to the Motherland, the Baltic Fleet was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner in 1928 and 1965.

Now in the combat structure of the Baltic Fleet there are modern ships, the latest weapons and technical equipment of the last generation. Almost every year, new or modernized ships, military ships

In December, the St. Andrew’s flag was hoisted on the ship “Alexander Obukhov”, created for the main base of the Baltic Fleet. This lead ship of the 2016 project is unique in the world's largest fiberglass hull.



Blow shipbuilding technology in the Russian fleet is used for the first time. It allows for increasing the ship’s strength to reduce its mass, to increase the service life and significantly reduce the magnetic field, which provides additional safety when mines are being hauled.

The length of the ship is 70 meters, the displacement is 800 tons, the maximum speed of 15 knots, cruising range to 1,5 thousand miles. Thanks to thrusters, the minesweeper maneuvers well, much attention is paid to the comfort of the crew when creating it.

Currently, three more ships of the 12700 project (“George Kurbatov”, “Ivan Antonov” and “Vladimir Emelyanov”) are under construction, and in the coming years it is planned to create more 20 minesweepers of this type.

As for the geography of the Baltic Fleet, it is currently very extensive. The ships and vessels of the Baltic Fleet solve the tasks of the security of international shipping and the fight against terrorism and in areas of the World Ocean remote from the Russian coast, including the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Baltic Fleet is an outpost of Russia in the western region and ensures the stability of the military-political situation and state interests of the country.

"Military Review" congratulates the Baltic seamen on the holiday!
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  1. +5
    18 May 2017 06: 25
    Congratulations to all the Baltic people on a holiday! I wish you always seven feet under the keel hi
    1. +1
      18 May 2017 10: 37
      I join in the congratulations! drinks Happy Baltic Fleet Day! good
    2. +2
      18 May 2017 11: 30
      Dear Baltic people, congratulations on the holiday!
      Deservedly a glass! drinks drinks drinks
  2. +3
    18 May 2017 06: 28
    Happy Baltic! drinks new ships, and good luck! soldier
    1. +8
      18 May 2017 06: 33
      Well, in memory of the project "956" ... "Admiral Ushakov" in the Atlantic ... soldier
  3. +11
    18 May 2017 06: 32
    Happy Holidays, Brothers !!!
    1. +4
      18 May 2017 08: 10
      Happy Baltic Fleet Day of Russia !!! drinks soldier
      1. 0
        18 May 2017 13: 49
        Oh Rich ... You climbed here as well ..... you got on to the Baltics ???
        1. +2
          18 May 2017 17: 36
          I am not a Baltic, I congratulate my friends on the holiday. And it’s customary for you to turn to strangers, Alyosha
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  4. +11
    18 May 2017 06: 41
    Baltic Sea, sand and wave,
    and behind a large country
    Proudly serving in the west,
    glory of Russia - beloved Baltic Fleet!
    During the war years and now, and always,
    if a country is in danger
    Who will protect, who will come to the rescue?
    Our army and valiant fleet!

    Happy Holiday !!! love
    1. +7
      18 May 2017 08: 16
      I join all the kind words and congratulations! Happy holiday !!! drinks
  5. +6
    18 May 2017 07: 34
    Happy Baltic!
    In 1956, he swore an oath at the Ural Mine. After the publication of my story The Maskitniks in the Youth magazine, the name of my good friend was given to BDK. His name is A.O. Shabalin. I have the honor.
  6. +2
    18 May 2017 08: 01
    I join in the congratulations! drinks
  7. +7
    18 May 2017 08: 15
    The Baltic Fleet is the cradle of the Russian Navy! My first naval city is Kronstadt, the first warship I saw is the Wolverine Design Bureau, Project 50, onboard 540, the first ship I embarked on (from the starboard side) bully ) - UK "Perekop" pr.887 onboard then was 240.
    I wish the Baltics that the harbors and moorings of Baltiysk were as lively as in Soviet times!
    Happy Holidays !!! soldier
  8. +6
    18 May 2017 09: 05
    Happy holiday Baltic!
    "... When he went into the fleet,
    Father told him:
    - "Well, son, - you're a guy with a head,
    And well done!
    Do you remember glorious deeds
    Sailors of the elderly, -
    Be Honored
    Baltic sailors! ”
    When he went camping
    His mother wrote to him:
    - “Son, how to fight,
    Kohl need to fight!
    Double mittens for you
    I knit in the evening
    I look at the picture and am proud
    Baltic sailor. "
    And so he got into a hot fight, -
    The shells rained down on the enemy
    And the sea with an ice wave
    Torn to the forecastle.
    He was wounded ... Dark in the eyes,
    And the blood pounds in the whiskey ...
    But never give up
    Baltic sailors!
    He didn’t leave the calculation,
    He remained in the ranks,
    Until the victory of the enemy
    Not pulled out in battle.
    The hero was embraced by the commissioner
    And he chided slightly:
    "Hot! .. Blood spoke
    Baltic sailor ... ".
    Words are simple like balm
    Spilled on the wound
    And the wounded came to his senses
    His eyes lit up:
    "Why support me,
    I can reach it like that!
    As long as I live, I’ll go alone, -
    I’m a Baltic sailor! .. ”
    And so father and mother came
    Hero to visit.
    He told them about the trip
    And then he began to joke.
    Father could not stand it, - a tear
    Missed the old man: -
    "Thank you mother for giving birth
    Baltic seaman! "..." (Lebedev-Kumach)
  9. +3
    18 May 2017 09: 23
    Happy Valiant Baltic Fleet !!!
  10. +7
    18 May 2017 09: 24
    From the Northern Fleet, hold the crab bro! I congratulate the Baltic people from the heart! Good watch and new Battle Ships.
  11. +3
    18 May 2017 11: 31
    Baltics, accept congratulations from KTOF !!! All the best and health to veterans !!!!! The awl is already poured into the mugs! drinks
  12. +5
    18 May 2017 11: 59
    Happy Baltic! Seven feet under the keel! I can only wish for new, modern and more submarine ships. "In the seas your roads" ...
  13. +5
    18 May 2017 14: 00
    Happy holiday, Descendants, glorious deeds of Peter the Great!
    Alma Mater - a forge of cadres, the cradle of the Russian Navy!
    With the holiday of all the Baltic people in the ranks and in reserve. Navakhta and at the festive table!
    Glory to the Fleet !!! drinks
  14. 0
    20 May 2017 13: 43
    Happy Holidays! drinks soldier

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