Russia is a country with a rich history of events, many of which a simple layman does not know or no longer remembers. Unfortunately, an unfavorable trend is emerging in the country - many do not know the history of their country, and the worst is that they do not seek to know it. If you open the calendar, then almost every day is marked by some significant event, be it a great battle or an important scientific discovery. For example, take the shortest month of the year, and you will see how many great events happened in it.
February: memorable days and dates in Russia
To begin with, we will determine what the phrase "memorable date" means. The smart reader will immediately note the similarity of the words “remember” and “memorable” and will be right. After all, the main goal, inscribing the events that influenced the course of national history, in the calendar, remember them, save in memory for future generations.
In total, in February there are more than two dozen events that left a mark on the past of our country. Most of the memorable dates this month are related to military battles that took place between 1941 and 1945 (WWII: February memorable dates). Some numbers are marked by the birth of great people. Consider the most striking events.
Day of the defeat of fascist troops near Stalingrad
February 2, 1943 is the first memorable date in February. This day is marked by the victory of Russian soldiers over the Nazis during the Battle of Stalingrad.
German troops planned to seize the south of Russia in order to use resources that would help the Nazis finally deal with the Russian army. But they did not expect such a rebuff from the Soviet military. Our soldiers were given a clear order: under no circumstances should Stalingrad be surrendered. And they did it.
The soldiers of the Red Army did not spare themselves, defending the city. They survived for 200 days, which went down in the history of the Second World War as the most bloody. With dry words, it’s impossible to convey what the fighters involved in this military operation had to endure. Thanks to their heroism, fortitude, dedication, a turning point in the war occurred. Thanks to this, the aggressor felt the power of the Russian spirit in his own skin.
After the victory at Stalingrad, the military initiative fell into the hands of the Russian army. The ridge of the Nazi machine was broken, and Soviet soldiers launched an offensive.
Yalta Conference
Two years and two days later, an equally important event took place, which went down in world history as the Yalta (Crimean) conference. February 4, 1945 brought together the leaders of three states opposing Nazi Germany.
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt at the meeting discussed issues related to the future world order in the post-war period. Issues related to the surrender of the Germans were resolved, the amount of compensation that Germany had to pay was clarified, and Poland's borders were determined.
Also at the conference, an important event took place: it was decided to create an international organization whose mission will be maintaining peace and security between states. For seven days of meetings between the leaders of the states a secret agreement was signed, according to which the USSR, after the end of the war with Germany, relocates its forces to the Far East, where it is fighting against Japan.
Chuykov Vasily Ivanovich
Another memorable date in February is the birthday of the famous commander Chuikov Vasily Ivanovich. He was born into the family of a simple peasant. In his youth he voluntarily joined the Red Army and devoted his whole life to serving the motherland.
During the Great Patriotic War he proved himself as a competent commander who could infect soldiers with confidence in victory. Thanks to his courage and ability to command, the 62nd Army under his leadership managed to restrain and attack the German invaders at the borders of Stalingrad.
For brilliantly conducted military operations, Vasily Ivanovich was twice awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
February 23
The memorable date of February 2017 and 99 years before that is Defender of the Fatherland Day. For many military this holiday is one of the most important. On this day in 1918, the Council of People's Commissars decided to organize a Red Army, where volunteers from workers and peasants were called up. Since then, every year on February 23 is the birthday of the Red Army.
Over the years, the name of the holiday has been transformed several times. Now we are used to celebrating Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23rd. Interestingly, this is a holiday for all Russian men, regardless of whether they served in the army or not.
Ushakov Fedor Fedorovich
Another memorable date in February is the birthday of the Russian naval commander, admiral, a man with unbending will. Born into a poor noble family. Thanks to the stories of his uncle Fedor Sanaksarsky fell in love with the sea as a child. At 21, he graduated from the naval cadet corps, after which he went to serve in the Baltic Fleet. Soon he was sent to serve in the Black Sea.
Ushakov brilliantly showed himself during the Russian-Turkish war. And since 1790 he became commander of the Black Sea Fleet. Fedor Fedorovich always showed himself as a great commander. During the most fierce naval battles, his ship was always at the center of the battle. His confidence, heroism, courage were and remain an example for Russian sailors.
The great admiral took part in 43 sea battles and did not lose a single one! In 2001-2004, Ushakov Fedor Fedorovich was canonized. The church honored his canonization not for heroic victories, but because he never retreated and was faithful to the gospel ideals, lived his whole life in humility and faith in God.
There are a lot of memorable dates in February, March, June and any other months for our country. One has only to open the calendar.