Russian Guard Day in the country is traditionally celebrated on September 2. On this day, events specially dedicated to the holiday will be held in Belgorod. Spectators and participants will enjoy an exciting program.
The Russian Imperial Guard emerged from the Semenovsky and Preobrazhensky regiments in 1687, during the reign of Peter I. However, in 1918 it was dissolved. Only during World War II, the guard was recreated again.
The title "Guards" received military units, ships and other units of the Soviet Armed Forces, which distinguished themselves in battles during the Great Patriotic War. The guards banner passed to the military formation, and the badge marking the guards title passed to the personnel. The Guard was called the selected, privileged, well-trained and equipped part of the troops. She was the core of the army. It is not surprising that the armed detachments, which were directly under the monarch, performed the functions of the personal guard of the sovereign.
The Day of the Russian Guard was established on December 22, 2000 in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 2032 "On the establishment of the Day of the Russian Guard" as a tribute to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Guard and for the revival of Russian military traditions, as well as raising the profile of military service.
This year, Belgorod will traditionally become a venue for festive events that will take place in front of the Kursk Battle. Belgorod Direction museum. The solemn program will begin with a concert of famous musical groups of the city. There will also be an exhibition of military equipment and weapons, for children - sports and entertainment program "Catch the Positive." For fans of martial arts and extreme sports, special sports grounds will work. Another item of the program will be the rise in the sky of hot air balloons. The culmination of the holiday can be called a parade of activists of various youth organizations in t-shirts of colors of the Russian flag. Festive events will begin at 16:00.
