You are serving proudly,
Defenders of Russia - anywhere!
Artillerymen are held in high esteem in our times,
We will glorify them for many years to come.

And on this day we congratulate you,
We wish you happiness, affection, feminine warmth.
You proudly bear your duty to your Motherland,
Good luck, Missile Forces.

You served as an artilleryman,
Congratulations!
This day is not for a tanker -
There are missile troops here.

Be cheerful and healthy.
Be strong, be courageous.
Develop, be beautiful
And be gallant too.

May you always have good luck
Smiles completely.
Like a rocket mission
Always hit the target!

Congratulations on the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. I wish you absolute peace on the borders of the Motherland and absolute confidence in combat readiness for any unforeseen event. I also wish you courage and determination, perseverance and endurance, perseverance and steadfastness. May every goal in life be achieved as quickly as a rocket launcher reaches its goal.

This day is dedicated to the brave and strong
And no one will dare to say otherwise.
Rocket Forces of Great Russia,
We hasten to congratulate you with pride in our hearts.

Artillerymen are held in immense esteem.
In our country it is infinitely large.
Thank you for taking care
Peaceful sky above your head!

Now is the hour of artillery,
So accept these words from us:
On the day of the rocket and shell
We send you the power of the charge,
Flight ranges in life,
Everything will happen, just whistle.

How difficult it is to be the God of War!
Carrying this heavy burden.
But we know what the country has
Heroes of our time.

Rocketman and artilleryman
Invisible guardians of the world.
May your horizon be clear.
And peace will be in your abode.

Always behind you, like a shadow
Let radiant happiness follow.
And we drink to you on this day -
Rocket gunner!

Happy Missile Forces Day
I congratulate you
You are a hero for us,
I am proud to say this!

On this day I wish
Smiles, moods,
Save for us, for everyone
Strength and patience.

You defended the Fatherland
Furiously and smartly,
May all your dreams come true,
Just don't lose heart.

Artillery, Missile Forces -
Happy holiday, you deserve it!
So that sadness does not touch the heart,
So that women only love you.

So that if you hit, it will only fly in,
Well, so that your nerves are strong.
So that the rockets take flight,
The targets were always accurately found.

And so that on your holiday in heaven
The inscription lit up bright red:
“Dear, dear ones, we love you -
Let danger pass by!”

Peaceful sky above your head,
Always clear sunshine...
Brave guys, real men
Let's shout three times - “Hurray!”

Artillerymen, brave rocketmen
We would like to wish:
Fortitude of spirit, healthy body,
So that they can protect us!

Well, let there be love and prosperity in the family,
To arrange life...
Glory and honor to the officers, soldiers,
That they hold our missile Shield!

Artillerymen and rocket men are soldiers!
Today we congratulate you guys.
We wish you to be proud of your skills,
But in practice, they won’t be useful in battle.
May heaven and earth be peaceful!
Congratulations again, friends!

Steel barrel, shell loaded,
The gunner caught the target in his sights,
The enemy is trembling, discouraged,
He was left out of work.

What if suddenly there’s an attack from heaven,
The enemy is in the sky ahead,
He will have to, oh it’s not sweet,
Our missiles are already on their way.

Thank you, artillerymen,
And to all the rocket scientists of the country,
Because our sky is clear,
Bow to you, sons of the Motherland.

Date in 2019: November 19th, Tuesday.

Rocket Forces and Artillery Day falls on November 19. Celebrated in the USSR, today it is celebrated at the official level in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The celebration was established in honor of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops near Stalingrad (1942), which became the beginning of the defeat of Nazi Germany. It is celebrated with traditional events, ranging from formations of units to laying flowers and demonstration exercises.

For their exploits in the Great Patriotic War, more than 1,800 artillerymen received the star of the Hero of the Soviet Union, and over 1.5 million were awarded orders and medals. For his invaluable contribution to the fight against fascism, a professional holiday was approved in 1944, renamed in 1964 as the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery.

history of the holiday

Artillery Day was first established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on October 21, 1944. November 19 was chosen as the solemn day. In 1942, on this day, the strategic operation “Uranus” began, the goal of which was the liberation of Stalingrad.

The powerful artillery preparation carried out became one of the turning points in the fight against Nazi Germany.

“In modern war, artillery is God... Anyone who wants to rebuild in a new modern way must understand that artillery decides the fate of the war,” J. V. Stalin.

In 1964, the artillery was renamed the Rocket Forces and Artillery. At the same time, the name and holiday changed.

During the period of perestroika, the date lost its validity; Artillery Day began to be celebrated on the third Sunday in November. The historical tradition was restored only in 2006.

A Brief History of Russian Artillery

The first mention of Russian (firearms) artillery occurs at the end of the 14th century. In 1382, during the siege of Moscow by the troops of Khan Tokhtamysh, the townspeople used forged cannons for defense purposes.

Video: “By all means.” A fascinating history of Russian artillery in eight episodes

During the reign of Peter I, artillery became an independent branch of the military. In the first half of the 18th century, troops were divided into 3 categories: field, fortress and siege. By the end of the century, an equestrian movement had formed.

There were victories and defeats in the 20th century. So during the Russian-Japanese War (1904-1905), domestic artillerymen said their victorious word. However, during the First World War (1914-1918), the protracted period of rearmament did not allow the use of Russian guns 100% due to the “shell” famine.

Video: Song of artillerymen during the Second World War

By the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the importance of the troops had increased, they became indispensable on all fronts. New types of weapons are appearing. For example, combat vehicles of the BM series on which jet mortars were located, nicknamed “Katyusha”, which became one of the symbols of the era.

Who's celebrating?

The missile forces and artillery (RFA) include not only the combat crews of guns and howitzers, but also the crews of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and a number of other highly specialized military service specialists.

Photo: Smerch multiple launch rocket system

In addition, the missile and artillery troops are armed with self-propelled guns, combat crews of towed artillery, mortars, anti-tank missile systems and much more.

Thus, any person whose service is associated with one of the listed types of weapons has the right to call himself an artilleryman and celebrate a professional holiday.

Important! Do not confuse MFA Day with the holiday of the Strategic Missile Forces!

How to celebrate

Many years of experience in celebrating Military and Military Aviation Day have given rise to unique traditions. It all starts with an honorable formation of units, accompanied by patriotic music. They lay wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow or other memorial places throughout the country. Congratulations and warm words of gratitude are addressed to veterans, active military personnel and students of specialized schools.

Video: Demonstration performances in St. Petersburg 2018

In recent years, demonstration performances have become popular, demonstrating the power of the Russian army, in particular artillerymen and missilemen. All this happens in the open; anyone can attend the event. In almost every unit, in the afternoon, the city’s creative teams hold a festive concert for the personnel. It celebrates the results of the outgoing year, distinguishes excellent students in combat and political training, and presents state awards and new ranks.

Artilleryman's Day is solemn and interesting. However, it is not a day off, because who else but the god of war should always remain guarding the borders of our homeland.

Congratulations to the artillerymen

What does "Artillery Day" mean? This is the holiday of the bravest, the bravest, the most daring and fearless. This is a holiday of those who defend our Fatherland. The job of an artilleryman is not easy. Every day they risk their lives for us people. So let's wish them strength, not only spiritual, but also physical, courage and prosperity on their professional holiday. May they always have clear skies above their heads. Happy holiday!

Defending your homeland is not an easy task. Therefore, only real men stand guard - strong, courageous, proud. So let's wish them to remain men with a capital M, let not a single storm break their proud character. May your family and friends be healthy and faithful. I wish you to appreciate the peaceful sky, clean air without the admixture of gunpowder and quiet tranquility around. Happy most courageous holiday to you, real men!

They stand guard over the world

They always protect the lives of the people.

Let's applaud them

They are fearless for years.

Thank you, artillerymen,

For your hard, strong work.

May your path not be shady,

Your glorious life path!

In all ages, in all years

Artillerymen glorify Russia.

We wish you easy service,

And return home

Where they love you and are waiting for you,

And they appreciate your hard work!

Happy great holiday, Happy Artillery Day!

May you always be lucky in life!

Let your loved ones believe in you,

And the best is yet to come!

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Congratulations on your professional holiday! We wish you to hit the target in any life circumstances. May you be lucky, because luck is also a great gift and art!

November 19 is celebrated annually on the basis of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 31, 2006 “On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation” as a memorial day established in recognition of the merits of military specialists in solving the problems of ensuring the defense and security of the state and called contribute to the revival and development of domestic military traditions, increasing the prestige of military service.

It was artillery that, at the beginning of the operation, with a powerful fire strike inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and disrupted the entire system of its defense, which allowed the Soviet troops, having avoided significant losses, to launch a counteroffensive, which ended in the encirclement and defeat of the enemy at Stalingrad.

In the post-war period, artillery continued to develop - new, more modern and powerful weapons were developed.

In 1961, on the basis of artillery and missile formations available at that time in the Ground Forces,

Rocket troops and artillery, as a branch of the Armed Forces of the USSR.

Therefore, in 1964, the Artillery Day holiday was on the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. Since 1988, it began to be celebrated on the third Sunday of November, and since 2006 - again on November 19.

Today, the Missile Forces and Artillery are a branch of the Ground Forces, which is the main means of fire and nuclear destruction of the enemy during combined arms operations (combat operations). They are designed to gain and maintain fire superiority over the enemy; destruction of its nuclear attack means, manpower, weapons, military and special equipment; disorganization of systems for command and control of troops and weapons, reconnaissance and electronic warfare; destruction of long-term defensive structures and other infrastructure; disruption of operational and military logistics; weakening and isolating the enemy's second echelons and reserves; destroying enemy tanks and other armored vehicles that have penetrated into the depths of the defense; covering open flanks and joints; participation in the destruction of enemy air and sea landings; remote mining of terrain and objects; light support for night operations of troops; smoke, blinding enemy targets; distribution of propaganda materials and other tasks.

Organizationally, the Missile Forces and Artillery consist of missile, rocket, artillery brigades, including mixed, high-power artillery divisions, rocket artillery regiments, separate reconnaissance divisions, as well as artillery of combined arms brigades and military bases.

Thanks to intensive re-equipment with the latest and most advanced weapons, increased intensity of combat training and an integrated approach to personnel training, the Missile Forces and Artillery continue to increase their combat capabilities and determine the vector of development of the Ground Forces for the future.

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Rocket Forces and Artillery - RFA - a branch of the ground forces, is considered the main means of fire and nuclear destruction of the enemy during combat operations. The RMiA includes missile, rocket, artillery brigades, regiments and divisions, as well as individual and part of divisions, brigades and military bases of the Russian army.

Photo: Anti-tank gun MT-12 Rapier (RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisitsyn)

The Day of Missile Forces and Artillery - as an official holiday, the day when military personnel accept congratulations - appeared on October 21, 1994, after the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. But the defenders of the homeland were honored during the Great Patriotic War, after the large-scale and extremely important Operation Uranus, carried out on November 19, 1942.

"Uranus"

The results of Operation Uranus, one might say, changed the course of the Second World War and the success of the counteroffensive of Soviet troops during the Battle of Stalingrad. It was 80 minutes of powerful, pre-prepared and carefully planned artillery bombardment - as a result, our soldiers managed to break through the Nazi defenses, on which Germany had high hopes. The enemy's plans were destroyed, and at that moment the artillery of the Southwestern and Don Fronts launched another fire strike, reinforcing the success and eliminating enemy personnel and equipment. Afterwards, a 76-day offensive by Soviet troops began, which ended in the defeat of the German group.

Photo: Captured German at Stalingrad, globallookpress.com

In difficult times for Russia, when our army had to defend its territory from occupation, artillery was respectfully called the “god of war.” This nickname stuck and came into use after Stalin’s landmark speech in 1940. Then the Marshal of the Soviet Union said:

- In modern warfare, artillery is God... Anyone who wants to adapt to a new modern way must understand that artillery decides the fate of the war.

And in the Battle of Stalingrad, artillery clearly demonstrated that it really decides fate. It was after this attack, taking into account the role of guns and missiles, that Artillery Day was established - November 19.

In 1961, the name of the holiday was changed. Then this was associated with the reorganization in the army - on the basis of the artillery and missile formations of the Ground Forces, the Rocket Forces and Artillery branch was formed as a separate branch. Of course, due to confusion and all sorts of changes, the holiday lost touch with the historical event of the Great Patriotic War; from 1988 to 2006, Rocket Forces and Artillery Day was celebrated every third Sunday in November. But after that, everything returned to stock; now this day is celebrated, as at the very beginning, on November 19.

Photo: RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisitsyn

Story

Artillery is the oldest branch of the Russian army - it is almost 500 years old. And during this time, a lot has changed - it all started with homemade throwing devices, capable in some cases only of frightening the enemy, and continues with innovative, best missile systems in the world, which by their very appearance make it clear that Russia is reliably protected and will fight with us hopeless and extremely dangerous.

The first mentions of artillery are found already in the 14th century - then, during the defense of Moscow from the troops of the Khan of the Golden Horde Tokhtamysh in 1382, the city guards used primitive artillery pieces - “great cannons”, as well as short-barreled cannons that showered enemy troops with iron loaded into the bowl elements and stones. These shells were called “mattresses”. And there were also “launchers” - another type of projectile that was used to attack the enemy from a distance.

The first cast cannons appeared in Russia only under Ivan III. Before him, weapons were cast abroad and brought to us, but after that, the craftsmen gained experience and mastered production, which was later put into production. At that time, artillery deservedly became an integral part of the Russian army on campaigns - guns were equipped with wheels and tied to carts and carts - and delivered to the front line. At the same time, the Cannon Order was established - this is a sectoral ministry, which was entrusted with monitoring the process of casting guns, supplying them to the army and manufacturing ammunition in sufficient quantities.

In 1586, the legendary Moscow foundry worker Andrei Chokhov made a cannon with an equestrian image of Tsar Theodore Ioannovich. Later it would be called the Tsar Cannon. Then, during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, artillery became an independent branch of the military.

Photo: Tsar Cannon, RIA Novosti / Valery Shustov

Artilleryman's Day is now

The Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is not celebrated on a large scale in Russia - rocket men are modest, responsible and a little stern people. Perhaps the main tradition of this day is laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. Also on November 19, local military parades and reviews are held throughout Russia, accompanied by artillery salutes.

According to tradition, on November 19, military personnel congratulate each other and thank relatives, friends and colleagues from related units for their kind words and wishes. If among your acquaintances there are officers and warrant officers, cadets, defense industry workers, military contractors and conscripts, veterans of war, labor and the Armed Forces associated with missiles, be sure to congratulate them on this day.

The Day of Missile Forces and Artillery has become one of the most memorable days in the history of the Armed Forces and is celebrated on November 19. The calendar day was chosen because it coincides with a significant historical event - the victorious liberation of Stalingrad from the German invaders, which began with the counter-offensive of Russian troops. On this day, artillery soldiers are congratulated with special honor.

The turning point and such a significant battle for the outcome of the war was successful thanks to one of the key roles played by the artillerymen. In 1964, the holiday received a new name - Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. The Russian people sacredly honor and preserve the examples of unbending steadfastness, heroism, and courage of all the soldiers participating in this war, the heroes of thousands of battles who repelled enemy forces.

The entire experience of using artillery and missile forces in armed conflicts proves the enormous role of their maneuverability, efficiency and firepower. Heroic traditions are worthily continued by modern generations of military missile and artillery troops of the Russian Armed Forces. They fulfill their military duty with honor and nobility, master the latest weapons and equipment, improve their combat skills, the high level of which guarantees the completion of the necessary tasks in a wide variety of combat conditions. To celebrate this holiday, demonstration shooting, exercises, and parades are held.

Happy Rocket Forces Day!
I only wish the best.
Not knowing attacks and defeats,
More personal achievements.

Awards, medals, orders,
Have calm peaceful days and dreams.
May your sky be clear
And the look is cheerful and radiant.

And in your personal life, let everything be -
Wife, family, relatives,
Car, cottage and apartment.
I wish you happiness and peace!

I'm rocket troops
I recognize from afar -
By intelligence and dexterity,
Excellent preparation.

Well done, artillerymen!
Everyone is fit, broad-shouldered,
Wait to argue with them,
Don't put your finger in your mouth.

So that everyone knows the deer,
What troops day is it today?
For the soul and in honor
Fireworks!

On Missile Forces Day, I sincerely wish you good health, peaceful skies and unearthly happiness! May your life be filled with colorful events, sincere love and reliable friendship! I wish you every success, fulfillment of all goals and good spirits!

Happy Missile Forces and Artillery Day
I want to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart,
Wish you great luck,
Send a big bouquet of kind words.

Let only joys happen in life,
Every day brings pleasure
All intended targets are hit,
And the reward is coming to you!

You hold the rank of artilleryman,
And here, undoubtedly, there is a reason for pride.
I wish you to be agile and fast in life,
And have no excuses for sadness.

I wish you happiness, joy, success,
Health, strong friendship and good luck.
So that you can only see bursts of laughter,
I'm proud of you, you're a real macho!

Happy Rocket Forces and Artillery Day to you!
Please accept my congratulations.
Let peace and warmth warm your soul.
Let there be no doubts in life.

Let all battles end
Only by your victory.
Let health flow over the edge,
May summer always shine in your heart.

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts
Those who were artillerymen
Who served in the missile forces,
Thank you for the clear sky!

And we want to tell you:
“There is no one more courageous in the world,
May we not see war
And our children grow up in peace.”

There is no stronger force yet,
Than rocket troops
The artillery is coming
He doesn't lag behind either.

Well, happy holiday to you all,
Success awaits you ahead.
You are brave for the country,
For Russia, they are so needed!

Be happy, cheerful,
Very happy on holiday
And let there be health,
And sadness will go away!

On the day of artillery and rocket troops,
I wish not to meet with evil,
I wish you strength and noticeable joys,
So that everything around is surrounded by goodness.
Success comes from many achievements,
And also happiness and great respect.

Congratulations to you, rocket scientists.
On a special day I want
About all your successes
Today I will not remain silent.

Thank you all for your service,
Happiness and health to you,
Rainbow and bright life,
Without frustration, troubles and dramas.

Congratulations with a rocket
We send for you:
Let's launch... With this date -
Rocket Forces Day - now
We are glad to congratulate you again.
Artillery troops
We will forever honor and glorify!
Oh, it's not an easy task...
No matter how difficult
... service days for cool guys,
The borders of your country
We wish you to be protected.

Congratulations: 135 in verse, 20 in prose.

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