Russia marks Navy Day

Although Russia has been a navy power for more than three centuries, it was not until 1939 that it got a special date to celebrate its seafaring might. On Sunday, Russia marks the 70th anniversary of its naval forces.

In Russia, the Navy Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of July.

The history of the Russian Navy dates back to the 17th century and now Russia maintains five fleets: on the Pacific Ocean in the Far East, on the Arctic Ocean in the north, on the Baltic Sea in the westernmost Kaliningrad region, and in the Black and the Caspian Seas in the south.

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