Historical memory: August 9 - Days of Military Glory of Russia - Day of the first naval victory in Russian history of the Russian fleet under the command of Peter the Great over the Swedes at Cape Gangut (1714) and the Day of the end of the Battle of Leningrad (1944) on the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimontranslated

In accordance with the Federal Law of March 13, 1995 No. 32-FZ “On the Days of Military Glory and Memorable Dates of Russia,” August 9 is celebrated as the Day of Military Glory of Russia - the Day of the first naval victory in Russian history of the Russian fleet under the command of Peter the Great over the Swedes at Cape Gangut (1714). The battle took place north of the Gangut Peninsula (Finland) on […]