The 330th anniversary of the Russian Navy was celebrated in Ulyanovsktranslated

On October 31, on the 330th anniversary of the creation of the Russian Navy, a flower-laying ceremony was held in Ulyanovsk on the 30th Anniversary of Victory Square. Then a gala event took place at the Palace of Creativity and Youth.

On behalf of the Simbirsk Diocese, the veterans and guests of the holiday were congratulated by the head of the department for interaction with the armed forces, Archpriest Sergius Kichigin. The priest wished those present strength of spirit and God’s help in serving the Fatherland.

The deputy governor of the Ulyanovsk region Alexander Korobko, the chairman of the Union of Veterans of the city of Ulyanovsk, reserve colonel Evgeny Demich, the deputy of the legislative assembly Yuri Mukhin, the representative of the Ulyanovsk regional public organization of the association of Navy veterans “Sea Brotherhood”, captain 2nd rank Alexander Emelkin, and other honored guests came to congratulate the sailors.

On behalf of the government of the Ulyanovsk region and public organizations, Navy veterans were presented with anniversary medals, memorable gifts and certificates of honor for their contribution to military-patriotic work among young people.

At the end of the official part, a festive concert took place. Poems and songs dedicated to service in the navy were sung from the stage.