of defending the motherland, the st. george naval flag of the russian federation is hoisting on the western admiralty tower merits of russian and soviet sailors in protecting the national interests of the fatherland president of the russian federation supreme commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the russian federation vladimir vladimirovich putin comrades sailors and foremen and officers generals and admirals dear veterans dear citizens of russia i congratulate you on the day of the navy. happy holiday, which loves and honors the people of russia dear to the heart of everyone who serves or served in our illustrious fleet. we honor all of you , all generations of valiant guardians of the fatherland's maritime borders, remember the great naval commanders and fearless crews of warships from different eras we thank the active sailors and officers for the highest military skill, courage, courage and devotion from life and to our people. the main bases of our fleet are hosting the parades of warships today: vladivostok baltiysk severomorsk kaspiysk and, of course, st. petersburg, the sea capital of the country. here, along the ancient neva and the legendary kronstadt, our main naval parade takes place. this year it is timed to coincide with