Holidays May 9
Victory Day
It is celebrated by many countries, including Russia, annually on May 9 as a sign of the victory of the Soviet Union over fascist Germany and its allies (Hungary, Romania, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovakia) in the Great Patriotic War. A few hours before the announcement of the long-awaited victory in one of the suburbs of Berlin, the Act on the final surrender of Germany was signed. On the morning of May 9, the good news (for someone and joyless) spread all over the world. The first parade in honor of the momentous event took place on June 24 of the same year on Red Square under the leadership of the Deputy Commissar of Defense of the USSR.
Despite the fact that the Victory Day holiday in the Soviet Union was approved literally immediately after the signing of the Surrender Act, it was not celebrated for a very long time, moreover, it was an ordinary working day, not significantly different from the rest. For the first time, twenty years later, Victory Day was celebrated (after all, an anniversary). In the same 1965, the holiday became a day off. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, ceremonial events on May 9 were not held for some time. In 1995, the Russian government “revived” this ritual. Since then, ceremonial parades have been held annually on Red Square on this day - however, military equipment, as the main military attribute, had to be abandoned.
According to traditions, every Victory Day in Russia is supported not only by parades, but also by meetings of front-line soldiers, ceremonial events and concerts held in their honor. Today, it is customary to lay flowers to the monuments of military glory and mass graves, and to launch a festive artillery fireworks in cities awarded the title of Heroes. The first such salute was made in 1945.
Today, the date of May 9 is not just a celebration of the victory of the Soviet people over the fascist invaders, it is, first of all, the memorial day of all the soldiers and great leaders who fell on the battlefield, but did not bend before the enemies. On this day, many churches and temples also hold memorial services in honor of those who died from the "treacherous claws" of a brutal war.
May 9 in the folk calendar
Glafira Day
On May 9, the people celebrate the memory of St. Glafira of Amasia, the great virgin martyr who gave her life for her faith in Christ the Savior. The saint was publicly beheaded.
In Russia, Glafira was nicknamed Goroshnitsa, since this day the peasants devoted entirely to planting peas and early potatoes. Peas were also talked about so that the crop turned out to be successful. And in order to protect these legumes from morning frosts, the ground was covered with chopped peat. Under this warm flooring peas and sprouted. And when it was strengthened enough to develop in natural conditions, peat was removed from the ridge. Today, the main feast was pea dishes: porridge, soup, which was prepared with the addition of a large amount of meat, and pies with pea filling.
At Glafira-Goroshnitsa, many fishing enthusiasts preferred to catch prey on peas. It was believed that on this day the fish especially appreciated the treat and literally climbed onto the hook. Fishermen believed that Saint Glafira herself contributed to this phenomenon. Today, by the way, it was also customary to guess at peas. Unmarried girls used some rituals, old people - others, but anglers - scattered a glass of peas on the floor and collected it all to the nearest pea. If the fisherman succeeded, it means that fishing for him throughout the year turned into a very profitable activity.
Historical events of May 9
May 9, 1742 - The navigator S. Chelyuskin, together with his two companions, reached the northern tip of Eurasia
Subsequently, after 200 years, this cape began to bear the name of its conqueror. The voyage of the expedition began with the boat "Yakutsk" from the mouth of the Lena. The main tasks facing the researchers were to map the entire northern coast of Russia: from the Arkhangelsk region along the rivers Ob, Yenisei, Lena, Kalym and further east - straight to the Chukchi Territory. The mapping expedition continued for about ten years. During this time, its participants formed several detachments, the navigator of one of which was Semyon Chelyuskin.
May 9, 1945 - The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR established the medal "For Victory in the Great Patriotic War"
The specified award became the most common in the USSR, since most adult citizens fought at the front. True, many of them could not return home. Many Soviet artists took part in the creation of the “face” of the medal, the most prominent of them were I. Andrianov and E. Romanov. The manufacture of medals was done by the Mint. The first badges were issued to them on June 15, 1945, on the same day they were handed over to the Presidium of the Supreme Council and were intended for delivery to commanders of the highest rank.
In the next few years, all the military personnel who took part in the Great Patriotic War and ensured the victory of the Soviet Union with their duty were awarded this medal. By a decree of 1951, it was added that this award in the event of the death of the recipient remains in his family, while earlier it was returned to the state. In total, until 1995, the medal "For Victory in the Great Patriotic War" was awarded to more than 15 million citizens.
May 9, 1995 - Inauguration of the Victory Memorial Complex on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow
The proposal to build a monument here came in 1942. And the architect Chernikhovsky put forward it. However, his plan was not realized then. Only in 1958 did a sign with an inscription about the imminent construction of the Victory Monument in the Great Patriotic War be erected on Poklonnaya Hill. A green strip of trees was planted around the sign, and soon a beautiful park (Victory Park) was erected here. The construction of the complex lasted about ten years. For these purposes, a huge amount was collected through voluntary donations. However, in the future this money was still not enough, and the state took up the financing of the construction of the complex.
Today, the Victory memorial complex, which is a grandiose architectural and historical ensemble, is the greatest monument symbolizing the victory of the USSR over Hitlerite. Traditionally, there are a lot of tourists and city visitors. Annually celebrations in honor of Victory Day are also held at this place.
May 9 were born
Valentin Voyno-Yasenetsky (1877 - 1961) - Archbishop of Luke in the dignity. Before getting a haircut as a monk, he was a military doctor. Soon he was ordained bishop. For his convictions he was repeatedly arrested, about 20 years (in total), Valentin spent in exile. Voyno-Yasenetsky is the author of more than 50 medical works on anatomy and surgery. And already posthumously in Brussels his main work was released in the framework of Theology - "On the soul and body." At the moment, Luke is a saint.
Carl de Laval (1845 - 1913) - Swedish engineer, inventor of an active type steam turbine, developer of nozzle theory. De Laval played a key role in the formation of turbine construction.
James barry(1860 - 1937) - Scottish writer, playwright. His most widely known work was the play Peter Pan, a story about a dreamy boy who didn’t want to become an adult.
Name day 9 may
May 9th birthday: Ivan, Vasily, Glafira, Stepan, Nikolai, Peter, Parpherius, Catherine, Gregory.
