The head of the Russian Navy congratulated the Marines on their professional holidayThe Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, congratulated the servicemen and veterans of the Marine Corps on their professional holiday, which is celebrated on November 27, thanking them for their military work and dedication shown during the special military operation to protect the population of Donbass.
The words of congratulations are conveyed by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
He noted that the creation of marine regiments is inextricably linked with the name and great deeds of Emperor Peter the Great, as well as the selfless work, courage and heroism of his associates.
"Marines have always been distinguished by high naval training, professionalism, courage and selfless devotion to the Motherland. It is you who are entrusted with the special functions of mobile and rapid solution of state tasks. <...> Today, Marine corps units successfully solve complex combat tasks in the conditions of a special military operation conducted by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. They show mass heroism and bravery, high combat skills, military valor and indomitable fortitude," Admiral Evmenov said.
The head of the Navy clarified that the assignment by decree of the President of the Russian Federation to the 155-th separate brigade of the Pacific Fleet Marine Corps of the honorary name "Guards" and the awarding of the 336th separate Guards Brigade of the Baltic Fleet Marine Corps with the Order of Zhukov are evidence of the valor of the marines. Hundreds more marines were awarded state awards during their participation in the SVO, he added.
In addition, Evmenov highlighted the invaluable contribution to the patriotic education of young Marine veterans, wishing everyone good health, new heights in service, work and study for the benefit of strengthening the combat power of the Russian Navy.
This year marks the 317th anniversary of the formation of the Marine Corps.
Currently, marine corps formations are part of the coastal forces of the Baltic, Northern, Pacific, Black Sea Fleets and the Caspian Flotilla. It is armed with modern military equipment, including army ATVs, armored personnel carriers BTR-82A, self-propelled artillery and unmanned aircraft. Combat training of Marines includes fire, mountain, airborne, physical, medical and tactical training.
On November 27, 1705, Emperor Peter I issued a decree on the creation of a "regiment of naval soldiers" and gave the troops new powers. Since then, these soldiers began to play the role of the vanguard in boarding enemy ships and storming ports and bases.
After the formation of the USSR, the marine corps ceased to exist and received a second life only with the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. A few years after the end of the war, in 1956, the units of the "sea soldiers" were again disbanded. Finally, in 1963, the Marine Corps was recreated as close as possible to the modern form.
During the special operation, the Marine Corps troops continue to successfully carry out combat missions. So, on November 25, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Lieutenant General Viktor Astapov reported that during the liberation of Berdyansk, the marines managed to deceive the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Also, he said, the Marines played a significant role in the liberation of other settlements of Donbass, in particular Berdyansk, Mariupol and Pavlovka.
Prior to that, on November 10, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published footage of the combat work of units of the 155th Separate Guards Brigade of the Pacific Fleet Marines in the South Donets direction of a special military operation. It was noted that the fortified area of defense of the AFU at Pavlovka was breached.
