Cut Glass Day

Indeed, such a holiday exists, and this is no joke! In 1943, the first Soviet-made cut glass was produced in the city of Gus-Khrustalny. The author of the design is the sculptor of the “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” statue, but there is no documentary evidence of this fact. According to some reports, Vera Mukhina developed such a design specifically for Soviet catering, and it met expectations - on long years registered in soda machines, canteens, and on the railroad.

A classic of the genre - a glass with 16 sides, the very first production of the plant. You can find 12-14-18-20 faceted glasses. The price was smelted at the bottom of the first glasses: 7 or 14 kopecks, depending on the size. It should be noted that ordinary glasses without a smooth top rim have been known since the time of Peter 1 - the tsar was given such a glass for drinking alcoholic beverages on a ship.

Enkutatash - New Year in Ethiopia

The only state in the world that uses the Julian calendar lives by its own rules, and today it celebrates the New Year - a wonderful secular holiday. The date of the holiday was determined in ancient times by the Queen of Sheba, who returned from Jerusalem. The holiday is celebrated in an ancient 14th century church, the Church of St. John. The priests conduct services, read psalms and sermons, hymns. And in the evening they light fires from eucalyptus, which is exotic for us, and spruce, which is so familiar to us.

Another church is located near the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. According to Ethiopian beliefs, fire is a sign of warmth, so the entire celebration develops around bonfires. After church service in home environment Ethiopians treat themselves to injera (white flat bread) and wat (stewed meat). In the evening, everyone goes to visit friends and relatives, and the children spend the money they earn. In addition to being a religious holiday, Enkutatash separates the rainy season and marks the arrival of spring.

Days of Ksharta-Varya (Shahrewar) in India

On this day, real men are congratulated - warriors, blacksmiths and masons. Indians are special people, and their entertainment is special. So, for example, ordeals: for real to a strong man tin is cast on the chest, and he, possessing a powerful etheric body, doesn't even suffer from pain. At the same time, they light 14 ritual candles and eat rough food.

Teacher's Day in Argentina

The Argentine nation loves this holiday very much; it is a day off for the whole country and is very significant. All teachers are expressed recognition and gratitude, given gifts and honor the memory of President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, who died on this day, who went down in history as a great educator. It was he who reformed the Argentine education system in the 19th century, founded two public schools - Naval and Military, as well as agronomic and forestry academies. He was also the founder of teacher training schools. In Argentina, teachers are revered not only for teaching knowledge, but also for educating the younger generation.

Folk calendar September 11

Ivan Postny

Today Orthodox Church commemorates the beheading of John the Baptist. It was he who at one time predicted the coming of the Messiah, baptized Jesus and ended his life as a martyr, at the whim of one of the sinful women. King Herod, the ruler of Galilee, was mired in sins and took a mistress instead of a wife. The righteous elder was given as a reward to Salome, the daughter of Herod's mistress. The saint's head was cut off, but even in this form he continued to denounce sinners. The wrath of God overtook those responsible for the death of the saint - Salome’s head was cut off by an ice floe, and Herod and Herodias were swallowed up by the opening of the earth.

On this day, Orthodox Christians usually fast. You can’t eat anything round; they even try to bake bread of a different shape. They don’t dig potatoes, don’t eat tomatoes, and perform memorial ceremonies in honor of the fallen soldiers who died in battles. After this day, they continue to prepare pickles for the winter. Sometimes fairs are held, but fasting did not allow many temptations, so the auctions were very difficult to endure. The first frosts brought “greetings” from winter. Observations of cranes can show what kind of winter to expect - flocks are flying, which means the autumn will be short and the winter will be early. During Lenten, turnips are harvested - simply, without feasts. They give gifts to the poor and wanderers.

Historical events of September 11

September 11, 1825– on this day in St. Petersburg the famous Mikhailovsky Palace, located on Arts Square, was consecrated. The building is a real masterpiece, created in the best traditions of the Empire style. Currently, the Russian Museum is located in the Mikhailovsky Palace.

September 11, 1832- the Alexander Column (Alexandrian Pillar) was installed - one of the main symbols of St. Petersburg. The grand opening of the famous facility took place in 1834. The Alexander Column is located on Palace Square, its height reaches 47.5 meters, and the top is crowned by an angel. The structure was erected in honor of the heroic victory of the Russian people in the Patriotic War of 1812.

September 11, 1854- in the fight for Sevastopol, seven ships of the Russian fleet were sunk, which blocked the path of the Anglo-French conquerors to the city through the sea route. Crew members and sailors abandoned the sailing ships and opened fire on them from the shore. The Sevastopol Bay became impassable and the enemy was unable to approach the city. A monument to sunken ships was erected at the pier of Sevastopol Bay; it symbolizes the glory and courage of the Russian fleet. For many years, the Sevastopol Bay was cleared of ships located on seabed at the very approaches to the city, but their fragments can still be found here today.

September 11, 1943– the first Soviet faceted glass with 16 sides and a volume of 200 milliliters was produced at the Gus-Khrustalny plant. To be fair, it should be noted that the history of the cut glass began long before 1943; there are assumptions that it was invented during the reign of Peter I, and it was also made in the city of Gus-Khrustalny.

September 11, 2000- one of the peaks of the Central Caucasus Range, by decision of the leadership North Ossetia, was named after the heroic crew of the Kursk submarine, who, while performing an important training mission, died in the waters of the Barents Sea. The initiators of the event were the climbers who conquered this peak.

Born on September 11

James Thomson(1700-1748) - author of the English anthem "Britain"

Despite many more complex works, James Thomson is famous for his anthem "Britannia". He worked at a time when there was a decline in demands for dramatic art. His works are blank verses - the poem “Freedom”, an allegory written in the Spencerian stanza “Castle of Idleness”, poems about love for nature.

Joseph Kobzon(1937) - Soviet pop singer

Joseph Kobzon became popular a long time ago. Still would! The singer has been on stage for more than 50 years. He captivated listeners with his unique style, deep voice and songs of wonderful composers who wrote them specifically “for him”. The multi-genre repertoire contains patriotic songs about the Motherland and nature, about the war that the singer experienced as a child, and Russian songs of old times. The singer has toured almost the whole world, and today, having finished his concert career, he rarely appears in public, but still does not disappear from TV screens.

Felix Dzerzhinsky(1877 -1926)

His name is associated in the West with the Red Terror, but in Russia he is still a prominent figure, a fanatic of his cause, always going to the end. In government activities after the revolution, it was he who drew attention to the structure of the state apparatus, proposing to change it in order to prevent the dictatorship of one person. Felix Edmundovich died right during the plenum on the state of the country's economy - breakdown and the attack ended with a heart attack.

German Titov(1935 - 2000) – Pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR

German Titov has come a long way from a simple projectionist to a professional pilot who graduated from a flight school. He was accepted into the cosmonaut corps in 1960, and already in the next year, 1061, he flew on spaceship“Vostok 2” flew over the Earth more than 700 thousand kilometers in less than 24 hours. One of the craters located on the back side Moons.

Victory Day of the Russian squadron (1790)
Russians also have such a celebration on their list of days of military glory; the holiday appeared in 1995.

The main tasks are to recall the events of the Russian-Turkish war and the feat of the sailors commanded by the famous admiral Fyodor Ushakov.

The battle took place at Cape Tendra in 1790 and was of great importance for the Russian Empire, as it made it possible to become masters of the Black Sea.

Organ Specialist Day educational work.
The professional holiday of military educators appeared, as expected, by order of one of the senior officials of the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2007.

The date is symbolic, it recalls the charter of the Cadet Corps, approved on this day, in which for the first time a clause appeared on the introduction of the position of an educational officer.

Today, workers in this field receive awards, bonuses from management, and hear words of gratitude from students.

All-Russian day of sobriety
The problem is very relevant for Russia, and has been for more than one century. For the first time, representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church came up with the initiative to hold the holiday back in 1913.

On the same day an important religious holiday, accompanied by strict fasting, establishments selling alcohol were closed. Today it is recommended to fast, attend church, and pray for deliverance from drunkenness for all those suffering. Various propaganda events are also held - actions, exhibitions, lectures.

Holidays around the world

Enkutatash – New Year(Ethiopia)
Translated from the Ethiopian language, the name of the holiday is translated as “Day of Offering of Jewels.” The history of the celebration goes back centuries and is associated with the Queen of Sheba, who was greeted by her subjects in exactly this way. Her return is like a new era for Ethiopia.

Solemn services are held throughout the country, bonfires of fir trees and eucalyptus are always lit, and the main big bonfire is set on fire by the president of the country. In the evenings they go to visit relatives.

Teacher's Day (Argentina)
Celebrated at the national level, it is a day off for teachers and schoolchildren. In addition to mentors and teachers, Argentines also remember Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.

The president of the country received the title of Teacher from grateful citizens, since he carried out several successful reforms in the Argentine education system and stood at the origins of many educational institutions.

Holidays according to the national calendar September 11, 2019

Ivan Postny
They commemorate John the Baptist and celebrate an important religious holiday - the Beheading of the closest predecessor of Christ, who baptized many inhabitants of Israel, including the son of God.

According to tradition, Christians observe strict fasting, do not eat round vegetables and fruits, and remember, except John, all fallen soldiers.

For the Orthodox - Ivan (John).

Events in the history of this date

813 – Coronation of Louis I.
He became co-ruler with his father, Emperor Charles I, who was nicknamed the Great, and his son, the future emperor, was called the Pious.

1609 - Discovery of Manhattan.
The new island was discovered by Henry Hudson, an English navigator, after whom the bay was named, although an island could also have been named.

1813 – opening of the Kamennoostrovsky Bridge.
An important event took place in St. Petersburg, which at that time was actively developing and being built up.

1943 – production of the first faceted glass.
For the first time in the Soviet Union, the production of a glass vessel with edges was launched; later it would become one of the important symbols of the Soviet era.

Celebrities born on this day

1525 - one of the most brilliant poets of France, Pierre de Ronsard, founder of the Pleiades poetic school

1700 - the brilliant Scottish poet who wrote the hymn, James Thomson.

1865 – genius of Latvian literature Jānis Rainis.

1877 – Felix Dzerzhinsky, the legendary revolutionary, nicknamed “Iron Felix”.

1900 – aircraft designer, “father” of La and LaGG Semyon Lavochkin.

1935 – cosmonaut, follower of Gagarin German Titov.

1937 – singer and politician Joseph Kobzon.

1961 – brilliant modern Russian actor Fyodor Dobronravov.

In 1913, on the initiative of the ministers of the Orthodox Church, the first Sobriety Day. In March 1914, the Holy Synod decided on an annual celebration All-Russian Day sobriety. The date was chosen in honor of the Orthodox holiday of the Beheading of the Holy Prophet John the Baptist (in the new style - September 11), during which strict fasting should be observed.

In Russia on these days, all wine shops were closed and the sale of alcoholic beverages stopped. In Orthodox churches, religious processions were held and proclamations were read about the importance and significance of a sober lifestyle, and then a prayer service was held to John the Baptist. Anyone could take a vow of sobriety, which was blessed by the priest.

Currently, churches are holding events “Light a candle for the healing of those suffering from the disease of drunkenness,” and those who wish to receive recovery from the misfortune offer prayers to the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon, which grants healing from diseases, alcoholism and drug addiction. Priests recommend spending this day in action - going to church, lighting a candle and praying for everyone suffering from the disease of drunkenness.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization, the limit of alcohol consumption, after which the degradation of society begins, is the consumption of alcohol in the amount of 8 liters of alcohol per person per year.

In 1913, when Russia celebrated the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the amount of alcohol per capita was 4.7 liters of alcohol per year. In the pre-revolutionary years, 43% of the male population in the country remained absolute abstainers.

By 1979, the proportion of men who did not drink had dropped to 0.6%. And currently the amount of alcohol per capita, including minors, is 18 liters of alcohol per year, which is far beyond the norm.

Today, All-Russian Day of Sobriety is more relevant than ever. A reasonable and conscious choice of a sober lifestyle is one of the main tasks facing modern society. And on this day, various public and youth organizations hold thematic events, exhibitions, flash mobs and other events in many Russian cities.

Day of Military Glory of Russia - Victory Day of the Russian squadron at Cape Tendra

September 11 marks one of the Days of Military Glory of Russia - Victory Day of the Russian squadron under the command of F.F. Ushakova over the Turkish squadron at Cape Tendra (1790). It was established Federal law No. 32-FZ of March 13, 1995 “On the days of military glory and memorable dates Russia."

In the Russian-Turkish War of 1787-1791, Russian ground forces were successfully assisted by the Black Sea Fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Fyodor Ushakov. One of major events This war was the victory of the Russian squadron over the Turks at Cape Tendra in the northeastern part of the Black Sea.

(August 28) On September 8, 1790, as a result of an intense battle, 7 Turkish ships surrendered, the rest fled. During the battle, the Turks lost over 2 thousand people, including more than 700 prisoners.

The Russian fleet, consisting of 10 battleships, 6 frigates, 1 bombardment ship, 20 auxiliary ships, about 800 guns, had no losses in ships, 21 people were killed, 25 were wounded.

The victory at Cape Tendra in the military campaign of 1790 ensured the lasting dominance of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.

The brilliant victory of the Russian fleet also ensured a breakthrough to Izmail for the Dnieper flotilla, which provided great assistance to the ground army in capturing the fortress. And Fyodor Fedorovich Ushakov was nicknamed “sea Suvorov” in Russia.

“With Ivan the man welcomes autumn, the woman begins Indian summer,” people noted

Old style date: August 29

By church calendar Today is the day of the beheading of John the Baptist. John is considered the closest predecessor of Jesus Christ, who predicted the coming of the Messiah. According to legend, he baptized the Son of God himself in the waters of the Jordan.

The Gospels of Matthew and Mark tell the story of the martyrdom of John the Baptist. After the death of Herod the Great, the Romans divided the territory of Palestine into four parts and appointed their own ruler in each of them. Galilee, where John lived, was ruled by Herod Antipas. The ruler had a legitimate wife, but he left her and cohabited with Herodias, his brother’s wife. The Baptist more than once reproached Herod for his sins, which aroused the anger of his mistress, who vowed to kill John.

One day, Herodias persuaded her daughter Salome to dance in front of Herod and ask for the head of St. John the Baptist as a reward. Herod had to fulfill this wish. But even the severed head of the Forerunner continued to denounce Herod and Herodias. The wrath of God fell on those responsible for the death of John: Salome’s head was cut off by a sharp ice floe, and Herod and Herodias were swallowed up by the opening of the earth.

Orthodox people, as usual, celebrate the day of the beheading of St. John with fasting. During this time, you are not allowed to eat anything round: neither cook cabbage soup from a round head of cabbage, nor cut poppy heads, nor dig potato tubers, nor pick apples. It was also customary to commemorate all soldiers who died in battles.

John Lenten is considered a turning point in peasant concerns. Field work was ending, but the preparation of pickles for the winter began. Autumn trades and fairs also opened. It turned out that prohibitions and temptations converged on the Forerunner in one place, and therefore fasting was especially difficult to endure. “Ivanov’s fast is not great, but before it is Filippov’s fast.”, - people said.

A big turn is coming in nature: summer ends, and autumn comes with the first frosts. “Ivan Lent came, took away the red summer”, people noted. There were other sayings on the same topic: “With Ivan the man welcomes autumn, the woman begins Indian summer”; “Ivan Lent - Godfather of Autumn”; “Ivan the Baptist drives the birds away”. By the way, in terms of behavior different birds on this day they judged the weather. If cranes flew south on Ivan Lent, this foreshadowed a short autumn and early snow. If the starlings did not fly away for a long time, they waited for a dry autumn, and if flocks of rooks stretched over the ground on dark evenings, they hoped for good weather. They also noticed: a swan flies towards the snow, and a goose flies towards the rain.

It was customary to harvest turnips on Ivan Lenten. The “Turnip Festival” was celebrated modestly: without songs and without feasts, but they presented Lenten food to the poor and wanderers.

Cut Glass Day

A faceted glass is a universal glassware suitable for any drink.

A holiday with a funny name "Day of the Cut Glass" actually exists, and not just in jokes about drinkers.

And although the history of this glassware goes back several centuries, September 11 is considered its birthday. As history shows, it was on this day in 1943 that the glass factory in Gus-Khrustalny was released the first soviet cut glass.

The design of the Soviet-style faceted glass (with a smooth rim at the top) is attributed to Vera Mukhina, the author of the monumental composition “Worker and Collective Farm Woman.” However, there is no documentary evidence of this. According to some reports, Vera Ignatievna developed the shape of the glass specifically for Soviet catering.

The “Mukhinsky” glass, thanks to the smooth ring running around the circumference and distinguishing it from a faceted glass of a traditional shape, turned out to be not only very durable, but also convenient for washing in dishwashers. Because of this, the Soviet glass was used for many years in canteens, on railway transport, and was also used in street vending machines selling carbonated drinks.

The dimensions of a standard faceted glass are 65 millimeters in diameter and 90 millimeters in height. By the way, in different years In our country, glasses were produced in different volumes - 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 350 milliliters.

But the very first glass had 16 sides, which is considered today a “classic of the genre.” There are specimens with 12, 14, 18, 20 edges, as well as 17 edges (but they are not so typical, since it is easier to produce glasses with an even number of edges). At the bottom of the glass, as a rule, the price was squeezed out - 7 or 14 kopecks (that’s how much “20-sided ones” cost).

If we talk about an ordinary cut glass glass (without a smooth top rim), then it was known much earlier - back in the time of Peter the Great. It is attested that the faceted glass was given to the emperor as an unbreakable vessel for drinking alcoholic beverages. The tsar, who, as you know, was fond of shipbuilding, appreciated the gift, saying that such a glass would not fall to the floor while the ship was rocking, and if it did fall, it would not break.

At a later time, a 12-sided glass of tea was depicted in the painting “Morning Still Life” (1918) by the famous Russian artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin. This dishware became the progenitor of the Soviet cut glass.

Painting by M. Caravaggio “Salome with the head of John the Baptist”

Feast of the Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John dedicated to the memory of the event described by the evangelists Matthew (Matthew 14:1-12) and Mark (Mark 6:14-29).

Saint John the Baptist was imprisoned by Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, because he openly denounced Herod for the fact that, having left his lawful wife, the daughter of the Arabian king Arethas, he unlawfully cohabited with Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

On his birthday, Herod gave a feast to the nobles, elders and commanders. Herodias' daughter Salome danced in front of the guests and pleased Herod. In gratitude to the girl, he vowed to give everything she asked, even up to half of his kingdom. The dancer, on the advice of her evil mother Herodias, asked that the head of John the Baptist be given to her immediately on a platter.

Herod was saddened. He feared the wrath of God for killing the prophet, whom he himself had previously obeyed. He was also afraid of the people who loved the holy Forerunner. But because of the guests and a careless oath, he ordered the head of Saint John to be cut off and given to Salome. According to legend, the lips of the dead head of the preacher of repentance opened once again and said: “Herod, you should not have the wife of your brother Philip.” Salome took the dish with the head of St. John and took it to her mother.

The frantic Herodias pierced the prophet's tongue with a needle and buried his holy head in an unclean place. But the pious Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Khuza, buried the holy head of John the Baptist in an earthenware vessel on the Mount of Olives, where Herod had his own plot of land (the discovery of the holy head is celebrated on March 9 according to the new style).

The holy body of John the Baptist was taken that same night by his disciples and buried in the Samarian city of Sebastia, where the atrocity took place. After the murder of Saint John the Baptist, Herod continued to rule for some time.

God's judgment took place on Herod, Herodias and Salome during their earthly lives. Salome, crossing the Sikoris River in winter, fell through the ice. The ice squeezed her so that her body hung in the water, and her head was above the ice. Just as she had once danced with her feet on the ground, now she, as if dancing, made helpless movements in the icy water. She hung like that until the sharp ice cut her neck. Her corpse was not found, but the head was brought to Herod and Herodias, as the head of Saint John the Baptist had once been brought to them. The Arabian king Arefa, in revenge for the dishonor of his daughter, moved an army against Herod. Having been defeated, Herod was subjected to the wrath of the Roman emperor Caius Caligula (37-41) and, together with Herodias, was exiled to prison in Gaul, and then to Spain. There they were swallowed up by the opening of the earth.

His disciples began to celebrate the day of the martyrdom of John the Baptist.

In 362, by order of Emperor Julian the Apostate, the pagans opened the grave of John the Baptist and burned his remains, however, Christians managed to acquire part of these remains and transport them to Alexandria, where they are kept to this day as the greatest shrine.

In memory of the beheading of St. John the Baptist, the Church established a holiday and strict fasting, as an expression of Christians’ grief over the violent death of the great Prophet.

On this day, commemoration of deceased soldiers is also held.

Day of Specialist of Educational Work Bodies of the Russian Armed Forces

Every year on September 11th since 2007, employees educational structures The Russian Armed Forces celebrate their professional holiday - Day of Specialist of Educational Work Authorities.

The order of the Secretary of State - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, which introduced this professional holiday, noted that it was on this day in 1766, signed by Empress Catherine II, that the Charter of the Cadet Land Corps was approved, which first introduced the positions of officer-educators.

First of all, in job responsibilities officer-educators of the Cadet Corps then included “promoting success for the benefit of the Fatherland.” In other words, educational work, in modern terms, was based on patriotic principles. And these principles of educational work have been preserved for many decades in the Russian army and in military educational institutions located in the armed forces system.

It is patriotic education that can be called the basis for the training of future officers, on the basis of which they are formed educational standards in military universities, as well as pre-university educational institutions (Suvorov and Nakhimov schools, cadet corps).

In 1992, the Main Directorate for Work with Personnel of the Ministry of Defense was formed Russian Federation, which in 1997 was renamed the Main Directorate of Educational Work of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GUVRV), and on its basis in 2010 the Main Directorate for Work with Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was formed.

The main tasks of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs staff in the Armed Forces of the country are: organizing educational work in the interests of implementing state policy in the field of defense and security; organization patriotic education military personnel and outreach work to increase the authority and prestige of military service; organization of public and state training of military personnel and civilian personnel in the Armed Forces; development and implementation of measures to strengthen the moral and psychological state and military discipline among military personnel; organization psychological work, implementation in Armed Forces ah measures by psychological assistance, support and rehabilitation of military personnel; general organizational and methodological management, management and comprehensive support for the activities of the media of the Armed Forces and others.

For example, today in the Siberian Military District alone, over 800 officers of educational structures perform official tasks, these are deputy commanders of all levels for educational work, military psychologists and sociologists, officers for public and state training and information, for cultural and leisure work, military journalists, teachers humanitarian disciplines in military educational institutions.

In the interests of educational work, the Armed Forces operate officers' houses and soldiers' clubs, libraries, film and video stations, and rest rooms. The troops and institutions actively operate museums and rooms of military glory. Higher military educational institutions in Russia train personnel for this type of military.

The list of Russian holidays on September 11, 2018 will introduce you to the state, professional, international, folk, church, and unusual holidays that are celebrated in the country on this day. You can select an event of interest and learn its history, traditions and rituals.

9/11 Holidays

Beheading of John the Baptist (Golosek)

The series of autumn church holidays and days of remembrance begins with the memory of a terrible event. On September 11, 2018, the Orthodox Church and all believers remember the martyrdom of John the Baptist - this day is called the Beheading of John the Baptist. People call it more simply: Head-cutting, Golovosek, Lenten Ivan.

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The Day of the Cutting of John the Baptist does not fall out of date - every year this event is remembered on September 11 in a new style. On this day, the Orthodox are required to strictly fast as an expression of Christian grief over the violent death of the great prophet.

The beheading of John the Baptist belongs to the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, but is not one of the twelve. This day in the Christian world is a memorial day - believers remember all the deceased who suffered for the truth, since it was John the Baptist who was the first righteous person to pay with his life.

The events that took place on this day are described in the Gospel of Matthew and Mark. Saint John the Baptist, who predicted the coming of the Messiah and baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, was imprisoned by order of King Herod Antipas. Herod ruled in Galilee at that time, and the great prophet exposed the sins and atrocities of him and his entourage. The tetrarch (that is, one of the four Roman rulers of Judea) was afraid to execute the saint: the people loved him, and Herod feared the people's anger. But his brother’s wife Herodias, with whom he was cohabiting, persuaded her daughter Salome to trick the king into killing the prisoner. At the feast, Salome danced for Herod. He liked the dance so much that he vowed to fulfill her every wish. Salome asked for John's head on a platter. Herod fulfilled the request. So the prophet accepted martyrdom.

Day of Specialist of Educational Work Authorities

The holiday “Day of Specialist of Educational Work Authorities” was established by order of the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. However, educational structures in our country existed long before the creation of this holiday.

History of organs

Empress Catherine the Second on this day in 1766, by her decree, approved for the first time Russian history positions of educational officers.

Currently, this position is quite in demand and widespread. Among modern officers there are many educational workers.

Position of educational worker

This position is filled by highly qualified specialists in psychology and sociology, as well as deputy commanders, public training officers and information specialists. This concept also includes those people who are responsible for organizing cultural leisure, as well as teachers and military journalists.

For the effective implementation of educational work in our country, officers' houses, soldiers' clubs, libraries, museums, rooms of military glory, etc. are specially created.

We can say with confidence that the positions of educational workers in the Russian army are not superfluous. These people are necessary because... they work for the benefit of the nation. It should be noted that they improve their skills and constantly undergo retraining. In our country, training and obtaining the profession of a military officer in educational work are now constantly carried out.

These specialists are interested in raising a worthy generation of Russian soldiers. Some military educational institutions in Russia have faculties that train specialists in educational work.

For more than two and a half centuries that have passed since the creation of this profession, the role of educational structures has remained very important, despite the numerous changes that have taken place in our Armed Forces. The tasks they solve remain the same, which include organizing educational work, the main goal of which can be called maintaining high morale of the military.

We can say with confidence that all modern employees of the educational work bodies of our army are united by such concepts as devotion to the chosen military profession and high degree responsibility.

All-Russian Day of Sobriety

All-Russian Day of Sobriety is a holiday that is celebrated in Russia every year on September 11, starting in 1913. The meaning of the holiday is to once again warn people about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need to give up this harmful habit.

All-Russian Day of Sobriety - September 11

The history of the holiday begins in 1913, when representatives of the Orthodox Church proposed to declare a Day of Sobriety in honor of the Beheading of the Holy Prophet John the Baptist. On this holiday, it is customary to observe strict fasting, including the consumption of alcohol.

In the old days, Temperance Day was so revered that on September 11, liquor stores were closed and alcohol sales were stopped in other places. And today anyone can visit the temple to light a candle for the healing of those suffering from drunkenness. Also on this day, it is recommended to pray for your family and friends who suffer from this illness, and also to spend this day in sobriety, completely abstaining from any strong drinks.

Currently, churches are holding events “Light a candle for the healing of those suffering from the disease of drunkenness,” and those who wish to receive recovery from the misfortune offer prayers to the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon, which grants healing from diseases, alcoholism and drug addiction. Priests recommend spending this day in action - going to church, lighting a candle and praying for everyone suffering from the disease of drunkenness.

On this day you should think about the dangers of drinking alcohol. The problem of alcoholism in modern society is very relevant. Surely all or most of us know cases when alcoholism among relatives, relatives, friends and acquaintances ruined not only careers, but also life itself.

Birthday of a faceted glass

It has long been the custom that alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are consumed using a certain type of glassware. For example, noble cognac is served in pear-shaped glasses on a low stem, dessert wines are drunk from so-called “madeira” glasses, champagne is always poured into wine glasses. There are also conical glasses for cocktails, bowls for serving cups, lafite glasses for red wine... And what do they drink the traditional Russian drink from - vodka? Someone will answer “from a 50 g glass” and they will be right. But there is an additional vessel intended for this purpose - a faceted glass. Most of us strongly associate it with the Soviet era, and September 11 is celebrated in Russia as Cut Glass Day.

Celebration of affectionate treatment

Do you like to be treated kindly? Affectionate treatment is words that always lead to good deeds. These are simple gentle and sweet nicknames that people who love us give us. Today, September 11, you can arrange a holiday of affectionate addresses. How? Yes, just contact your friends and those around you kindly, using tender words, and you will see - the world will change.

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Holidays September 11, 2019

Today, September 11, Russia celebrates 3 holidays: Day of Military Glory or Victory Day of the Russian squadron at Cape Tendra (1790), All-Russian Day of Sobriety and Day of the Specialist of the educational bodies of the Russian Armed Forces.

Russian Military Glory Day - Victory Day of the Russian squadron at Cape Tendra (1790) (Russia)

The holiday Victory Day of the Russian squadron at Cape Tendra (1790) or Military Glory Day is celebrated in Russia every year on September 11, the day of victory in the Russian-Turkish war of 1787-1791 at Cape Tendra of the Russian squadron over the Turkish squadron. The Russian ground forces in this war were successfully assisted by the Black Sea Fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Fedor Ushakov.
The holiday was established by Federal Law on March 13, 1995.

All-Russian Day of Sobriety (Russia)

On September 11, Russia celebrates the All-Russian Day of Sobriety, which was first held on the initiative of ministers of the Orthodox Church in 1913 as the Russian Day of Sobriety.
The annual celebration of the All-Russian Temperance Day on September 11 in Russia was adopted by the Decision of the Holy Synod in March 1914.
The date of this holiday was chosen because on this day all Orthodox Christians celebrate Orthodox holiday- the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist - the Holy Prophet. During this time, everyone observes strict fasting.
During these days in Russia, the sale of alcoholic beverages stopped and all wine shops were closed, and in Orthodox churches, priests read proclamations about the importance of a sober lifestyle and held religious processions and prayer services to John the Baptist.
Anyone can take a vow of sobriety on this day, which is blessed by the priest.

Day of Specialist of Educational Work Bodies of the Armed Forces (Russia)

On September 11, Russia celebrates a professional holiday - the Day of the Specialist of the Educational Work Organs of the Armed Forces of Russia - an organization whose shoulders bear responsibility no less than that of the commanders.
It was on this day, September 11, 1766, that the Charter of the Cadet Land Corps was approved in Russia, on the basis of which the position of officer-educator was first introduced in the Russian army.
The Main Directorate for Work with Personnel in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was formed in 1992, and in 1997 it was renamed the Main Directorate of Educational Work of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. In 2010, the Main Directorate for Work with Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was formed on its basis.

Unusual holidays September 11

Today, September 11, Russia celebrates an unusual holiday - Cut Glass Day. On this day you can also celebrate cool holiday- The day of CORRECT expectation of the inexplicable and an unusual holiday - the Day of God's mercies. Everyone who loves affectionate treatment celebrates their holiday of affectionate treatment today.

Cut Glass Day

A cut glass is a very versatile glassware that is suitable for any drink. This holiday with the unusual name “Day of the Faceted Glass” really exists!
His birthday is considered to be today, September 11, 1943, when the first Soviet cut glass was produced at the Gus-Khrustalny glass factory.
The cool expression “think for three” is associated with a faceted glass, because in a 200-gram faceted glass, 167 grams of vodka or a third of a half-liter bottle are placed up to the glass rim. It was this feature of the faceted glass that made it possible to divide the contents of a half-liter bottle equally, “according to conscience.”

Day of CORRECT expectation of the inexplicable

Waiting actually always comes down to the inexplicable. We are always waiting for something and what we expect often comes not at all the way we picture it in our imagination! Our entire life is permeated by our expectation. Do we know how to expect correctly? Let's try to do this today, September 11, by carefully studying our expectations...

Day of God's Mercies

What is God's mercy? It is immeasurable, but our gratitude for God’s mercy is meager. Today, September 11th, the day of God's mercies, we can reflect on God's mercy and our gratitude.
God silently looks angrily from heaven,
Giving freedom to any mediocrity,
We exude every day.
Your black sin of ingratitude.

Celebration of affectionate treatment

Do you like to be treated kindly? Affectionate treatment is words that always lead to good deeds. These are simple gentle and sweet nicknames that people who love us give us. Today, September 11, you can arrange a holiday of affectionate addresses. How? Just speak to your friends and those around you kindly, using gentle words, and you will see - the world will change.

Church holidays

Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John (Orthodox holiday)

According to the predictions, Saint John the Baptist was imprisoned by Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, because he denounced Herod for mistreating his lawful wife and cohabiting with the wife of his brother Philip, Herodias.
Herod, on his birthday, arranged a great feast for the elders, captains and nobles, at which Salome, the daughter of Herodias, danced in front of the guests and this pleased Herod, who, in gratitude, he swore to the girl to give everything she asked him, even half of his kingdom.
Salome, on the advice of her evil mother Herodias, asked to bring her the head of John the Baptist on a platter.
Herod was greatly saddened, because for the murder of the prophet he was afraid of the wrath of God and the people who loved John, the holy Baptist. But because of his careless oath, he still ordered Saint John to cut off his head and give it to Salome.
According to popular tradition, the lips of the dead head of John said: “Herod, you should not have the wife of your brother Philip.” Salome took the dish with the head of Saint John to her mother - the frantic Herodias, who pricked the prophet's tongue with a needle, and buried his holy head in an unclean place.
The pious wife of Herod's steward, Joanna, buried the head of Saint John on the Mount of Olives in an earthenware vessel.
The holy body of John the Baptist was buried that same night by his disciples where the atrocity took place - in the Samarian city of Sebastia.
Herod continued to rule the country for some time after the murder of John the Baptist. But soon the Judgment of God took place over him, Herodias and Salome.
Salome fell through the ice on the Sikoris River in winter. The ice squeezed her so much that she hung in the water with her body, and her head was above the ice, and she, like a dancer, made helpless movements in the icy water. The sharp ice ended up cutting her neck.
Her corpse was never found, and her head was brought to Mother Herodias and Herod, just as the head of the Holy Forerunner was once brought.
In revenge for his daughter, the Arabian king Arefa moved his army against Herod. Herod and Herodias, defeated, were sent into captivity in Gaul, and then to Spain, where they were swallowed up by the opening of the earth.
The disciples of John the Baptist began to be the first to celebrate the day of the martyrdom of their teacher.
By order of Emperor Julian in 362, the pagans opened the tomb of St. John the Baptist and burned his remains, but Christians were able to acquire some of them and transport them to Alexandria, where to this day they are kept as the greatest shrine.
On the day of the beheading of St. John the Baptist, the church established a holiday and strict fasting; on this day, the commemoration of deceased soldiers is also held.

Church holiday according to the folk calendar - Ivan Lenten

On September 11, Orthodox Christians know what church holiday is today, they celebrate the Day of the beheading of John the Baptist - the closest predecessor of Jesus Christ, who predicted the coming of the Messiah - the Son of God and baptized Him in the waters of the Jordan.
Religious holiday— The day of the beheading of St. John is celebrated by the Orthodox Church with fasting. On this day you can’t eat anything round, you can’t cook cabbage soup from a round head of cabbage, you can’t cut poppy heads, dig potato tubers, or pick apples. On this day in Rus' it was customary to commemorate soldiers who died in battles.
The church holiday - St. John of Lent - is a turning point in peasant concerns. On this day, field work ended and the preparation of various pickles for the winter began. On this day, autumn trades and fairs opened. Prohibitions and temptations came together on the Forerunner, so fasting on this holiday was difficult to endure.
On this day, a big turn was coming in nature itself - summer was ending, and autumn was coming along with the frosts.
Our ancestors judged the weather by the behavior of birds on this day. We noticed that if a swan flies across the sky, it means snow, and if a goose flies, it means rain.
If the cranes flew south, then there will be a short autumn and early snow, but if the starlings do not fly away for a long time, then you need to wait for a dry autumn. If flocks of rooks stretch above the ground, then the weather will be good.
On Lenten Ivan, peasants harvested turnips from their gardens and celebrated the “Turnip Festival.”
Name day September 11 at Ivan's

September 11th in history

1952 — The premiere of S. Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony took place
1957 - The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR decided to stop naming cities and factories after party leaders during their lifetime
1973 - Military coup in Chile, financed by the CIA. The assassination of the legally elected President Allende and the rise to power of Pinochet. Termination of Project Cybersyn
1986 - In Poland, the release of all political prisoners is announced
1988 - Estonian language is declared the official language in Estonia
1990 - US President George H. W. Bush, in his televised speech to the nation on the Kuwait crisis, uses the term “New World Order” for the first time since the end of the Cold War.
1993 - A memorial sign to the victims of the Holodomor was unveiled in Kyiv
1997 - Joseph Kobzon announced that he was finishing his concert activities.
In the referendum, the majority of Scottish residents approved the idea of ​​​​creating a Scottish Parliament, independent of London.
2000 - The Government of North Ossetia decided to perpetuate the memory of the crew members of the Kursk submarine by naming one of the mountain peaks of the Central Caucasus Range, “Kursk”. This decision was made at the request of eight climbers who conquered the mountain peak
2001 - Terrorist attack on the World shopping mall and the Pentagon
2007 — The most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the world was tested in the Russian Federation
2009 - Vladimir Voronin resigned as President of Moldova
Holidays in September

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