What is celebrated on 12 August? What holiday was established in Russia on this day?

Every day around the world and have seen a variety of holidays: national, international, professional, Church, personal etc. they are Celebrated in any weather and time of year, including August 12. What holiday is celebrated in Russia in exactly this date, we will tell in our article. Here we note what festive events are planned for the second Sabbath of August, since it drops out in 2017 that is the number 12.

What holiday is celebrated in Russia on 12 August: full list

On this day In August in Russia there are two professional and one international holiday. One of them is transitive, falls on the second Saturday of the month and in 2017 is celebrated on August 12.

What holiday is celebrated in Russia in a professional capacity?

1. The Day of the air force.
2. The Day of the athlete.

In addition, on 12 August, not only in the country but in the world celebrates another holiday is international youth day.

Celebrating of day of Military-air forces

Since 2006, its own professional holiday in the Russian Federation and the Military air forces (VVS). Each year it is celebrated on 12 August. What holiday in Russia is still in the same high esteem by military pilots? Of course, this is the day of the Air fleet, and it is celebrated in the third Sunday in August.

Submitted date was chosen for this holiday is no coincidence. In 1912, the same day was professional day military pilots. Gradually military aircraft of the Soviet Union increased its power and to the end of the war it had no equal in the number of combat aircraft that provide a reliable rear tanks and Navy. Today, the Russian air force also successfully solve the strategic defense and intelligence objectives.

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What holiday in Russia on August 12 this year?

On the second Saturday of August every year, and in 2017 it will be just 12th, our country celebrates day of the athlete. This holiday was established in the USSR in 1980, but is celebrated on a specified day so far.

The First Day of the athlete noted in 1939. The institution is directly related to the active development of sports in the Soviet Union and communion with him population. Athletes were among the most respected people in the USSR. None of the demonstration is not complete without the participation of the gymnasts, soccer players, etc. At this time, all higher educational institutions of the country began to open physical faculties, and after some time, and independent schools.

In the 80-ies of the last century, the holiday was officially assigned the second Saturday of August. In 2017, 12 August the holiday will celebrate the teachers of secondary and specialized schools, coaches, athletes and just people who love sports. On this day in all cities and regions of Russia will host a variety of sports competitions, events and festivals.

Celebration of International youth day

This holiday was established by the United Nations in 1999. Worldwide, it was first noted in 2000 that on 12 August. What holiday in Russia, you can compare with this international date? The Russian youth Day falls on June 27. However, Russian youth celebrates and August 12.

This holiday was created primarily in order to attract the attention of the world community to the problems of youth: unemployment, drug addiction, crime, prostitution. Accordingly, on August 12 held around the world and in Russia activities aimed at solving these problems, as well as concerts, quizzes, sports competitions and folk festivals. These events are held annually in Russia and 27 June.