On the first Sunday in August, all railway workers celebrate their professional holiday - Railway Worker's Day. This date was officially approved in the USSR in 1980. The celebration is widely celebrated by drivers, conductors, repairmen, station administrations, metro management, railway workers, staff of tram depots, teaching and student staff of specialized educational institutions, as well as their families and loved ones. On this day, it is customary to reward the best specialists in the railway industry and organize grand concerts in their honor. The world's first steam locomotive was designed in 1801 according to the sketches of the British engineer Trevithick. From that moment on, the history of rolling stock began its rapid development. In Russia, Nicholas I made his significant contribution to the large-scale construction of railways throughout the country. During his reign, the first pleasure railway service appeared between St. Petersburg and Tsarskoe Selo, as well as between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Emperor introduced a tradition of honoring steel workers. In June they had an official day off to coincide with the birthday of the head of state. Lush celebrations, prayer services, concerts and dinners were held. In 1917, the celebrations were canceled, and only 19 years later they were resumed. The widespread construction of railways contributed to the strengthening of industry and the economic growth of the Russian state. The uninterrupted functioning of railway transport allows for the intensive development of all production structures and has a positive effect on the country’s economy. There is hardly a person in Russia who has not at least somehow come into contact with the activities of railway workers. Freight and passenger transportation affect our standard of living, seemingly unnoticed, but really. If you cancel traffic on the rail track, life will stop in the vast Russian space. On this day, we need to bow to those who stood at the origins of the formation of Russian railways - the inventors Cherepanovs, thanks to whom Russia made its own steam locomotives, taking fourth place in the time of introduction of steam-powered railways. Serf workers Efim Alekseevich and Miron Efimovich, talented Russian inventors, built the first Russian steam locomotive and a three-kilometer railway in 1833-1834. Grateful memory and low bow to everyone who laid sleepers and rails of the first steel tracks, who built steam locomotives, to everyone who preserved this miracle transport to this day. For Railwayman's Day, special musical and entertainment programs are being prepared with performances by stars, popular groups and dance groups. The television and radio broadcasting network includes documentaries about the history of the railway, “living stories” about the best representatives of the field, their heroic deeds and achievements, as well as television broadcasts of thematic reports and the screening of feature films. In specialized educational institutions, meetings with qualified specialists, educational excursions and acquaintance with the “inner kitchen” of the large-scale railway industry are held. Often, teachers and students go out into nature, organize quests, team building events, and sports competitions. Entertainment that has already become traditional and loved by many is pulling rails, throwing sleepers and pushing cars. The main goal of such competitions is to feel like part of a single professional community. The first Sunday in August is the professional holiday of railway workers. Railway Worker's Day, happy holiday, happy journey!

Holidays in Kazakhstan - Transport Workers Day

Employees of the Russian railway troops have their own memorable day, established by presidential decree for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2006. First established in 1996, the date August 6 is not accidental - it has its own long history. It was on this day in 1851 that Emperor Nicholas I approved a special provision regarding the formation of special military units. Their task was to protect and safely operate the railway connecting the two main cities of that time - Moscow and St. Petersburg, which was also built during his reign. Several companies numbering about 4 thousand people were formed from military workers, conductors, and telegraph workers. The uniqueness of this decision is that such troops were created in Russia, the first in the world. They experienced baptism of fire already during the Crimean War (1853-56). After its end, which was rather disappointing for the Russian Empire, the need was identified to revise the policy in the field of railway construction and its development, especially to the south of Moscow, about which Nicholas’s heir, Alexander II, issued a decree. Subsequently, from 1870, the railway forces began to be part of the engineering troops. They proved themselves during the Russian-Turkish liberation campaign of 1877-1878, providing supplies to the army, having built a separate section of the route for these purposes. With the establishment of the Soviet period, after the devastating civil war, the actions of individual corps were aimed not only at military missions, but also at the rise of the country, its development, such as topographic reconnaissance of the BAM, and other global projects of that time. The military, together with civilian railway workers, showed courage and organization during the Great Patriotic War. The significance of their actions is evidenced by the numbers: 80 thousand km of main routes have been restored; station tracks 29 thousand km; many new railways, communication lines, more than 7 thousand stations and sidings, and a number of other structures were built. In the difficult post-war period, the construction of railroad tracks, stations, and bridges proceeded at an accelerated pace. In modern times, responsibilities, in addition to defense capability, include eliminating some of the negative consequences of floods, accidents, catastrophes, other emergencies, as well as counter-terrorism operations. Since 2004, the special formation has been subordinate to the rear Armed Forces. Today, the number of this type of troops is about 25 thousand people, including 10 regular readiness brigades. They strengthen the potential of the Russian military sphere, and on August 6, the top management necessarily emphasizes this, congratulating the employees. No less importance is attached to technical equipment: a complete re-equipment is planned in the near future. Improved samples of high-performance equipment, moreover, domestically manufactured, are constantly being put into operation. For example, piling units on a KamAZ truck chassis, performing operations in a temperature regime that is relevant for Russia from + 40 to – 40 degrees. A variety of cultural events are designed to preserve the development of military traditions and celebrate the merits of specialists in ensuring the security and defense of the state for more than 165 years. To introduce this holiday to the younger generation, quizzes and presentations are held. On the territory of railway military units, ceremonies are held: the removal of the flag, the awarding of memorial signs, the opening of the Alley of Heroes, and the obligatory honoring of veterans. Large-scale exercises and professional skills competitions are organized - competitions for the title of best specialist and crew. The Day of the Railway Troops is important for military specialists and civilian personnel, as an assessment of their activities, namely, faithful service to the national interests of Russia.

August 6th is International Henpecked Day. It is celebrated not only by men who fulfill the whims and desires of their beloved women, but also by their other halves. Henpecked are representatives of the stronger sex who lack self-esteem, pride and healthy egoism. Is it that bad? Is it necessary to save a friend or relative from a relationship in which his will is suppressed by his other half? With a joke for life: Announcement in a bookstore: “Ladies and gentlemen! The author of the bestseller “How not to become henpecked” will not be at the meeting with readers today - his wife did not let him.” According to statistics, the strongest and most durable families are those in which men play second fiddle. And if he was and remains a mama’s boy, regardless of his age, you certainly shouldn’t feel sorry for him. Psychologists warn women who dominate marriages about the costs of living with a man who is easy to control. Henpecked people are often weak-willed and lacking initiative, they are afraid of responsibility and do not want to make decisions. But not all men can endlessly endure pressure from the lady of their heart. Therefore, wives need to be prepared for outbursts of anger and attempts by the “faithful slave” to get out from under the influence of the other half. Although usually such a riot on the ship quickly fades away, ending with the surrender of the faithful. History knows many examples of outstanding men who were under the thumb of their wives. Among them are musicians, scientists, politicians and heads of countries. It's no secret that M.S. Gorbachev did not make a single important decision without consulting his wife, Raisa Maksimovna. There were jokes about this: Gorbachev enters the bathhouse. Everyone looks sideways at the door and blocks themselves in groups. “What are you guys doing?” “Are you really without Raisa Maksimovna?” Ronald Reagan was under the thumb of his wife Nancy, who, despite this, looked at her husband with delight all her life and was his most devoted ally. The famous cellist Mstislav Rostropovich never hid his servility to his wife, opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya: “Is it bad to be henpecked?” the musician asked. “Especially if the heel is on a lovely leg...” Andrei Sakharov, a no less outstanding contemporary and friend of Rostropovich, asked a world-famous scientist and creator of the hydrogen bomb, dutifully endured slaps in the face from his wife. With a joke in life: A henpecked man and a doormat are two completely different household items. The symbol of freedom-loving John Lennon left the Beatles, breaking off relations with his friends in the group, because of Yoko Ono. The musician stopped composing songs, becoming a housewife and nanny to his domineering wife, whom he called “mother.” Brad Pitt, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Depp during his marriage to Vanessa Paradis are called henpecked. The "Pirate of the Caribbean", a rebel and a drinker, temporarily became a respectable family man and happily grew cabbage in his own garden. With a joke for life: At the “Henpecked Man of the Year” competition, the main prize could not be awarded to the winner due to non-appearance. My wife forbade... You can argue for a long time about who should be in charge in the family. Is it good or bad if a gentle and compliant man handed over the reins of life and family to his wife? Should we rebel against the status quo? Until the answers to these and other questions are found, a funny holiday will be celebrated annually on August 6th - International Henpecked Day.

On August 6, people around the world remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Every year on this summer day all kinds of events are held in different parts of the world. Protests are also organized in America, the main goal of which is the elimination of nuclear weapons. Despite this, it was the United States that became the first country to start a nuclear war. Immediately after the end of World War II, the Tokyo government decided to completely abandon the production, storage and import of nuclear weapons. Japan is the only state in the world that has undergone a nuclear attack. On August 6, 1945, a US Army B-29 bomber dropped a live atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the first in human history. This weapon was called "Baby". The city was virtually wiped off the face of the earth. The powerful wave that arose from the explosion instantly killed a large number of people. As a result of the bombing, about 200 thousand Japanese were killed or missing, and another 160 thousand people were injured and exposed to radiation. Most of the dead were civilians. Three days later, the next city in Japan, Nagasaki, was subjected to a similar attack. After this, a new term “hibakusha” appeared in official documentation, which means victims of the bombing. Subsequently, the hibakusha became an untouchable caste. It was difficult for them to find work, to arrange their personal destiny: after all, no one needs a life partner who could give birth to a child who is predisposed to serious diseases. Among the people who survived the terrible tragedy, 16 times more died from leukemia than the average for other cities in the state, and almost 8 times more suffered from other oncological pathologies.

The date of the international holiday "Doctors of the World for Peace" was proposed in memory of the terrible tragedy of August 6, 1945 - the bombing of Hiroshima. The special day emphasizes the inadmissibility of a nuclear threat in any form, the fight against such an evil as war, which is promoted by the special organization “Doctors of the World for the Prevention of Nuclear Threat”. She set this date in order to emphasize the purpose of doctors and their ability to influence public opinion. The work began in 1980, the starting point of which was a meeting of 6 medical scientists. Among them were representatives of the USSR and the USA, but it is especially worth highlighting the initiative and efforts of Professor B. Lown (USA) and Academician E.I. Chazov (USSR). Already in 1984, the significance of the activity was noted by the UN, and the following year it was awarded the Nobel Prize for informing people. Doctors around the world have hundreds of thousands of supporters today, in more than 60 countries, and shape social opinion not only among doctors. This federation of health workers holds conferences and develops special programs related to nuclear war issues. Scientific congresses are very educational and in different formats, covering the most pressing problems. In addition to the medical aspects, they convey the main idea - how dangerous the arms race is for all of humanity, and the consequences of conflicts can be catastrophic. According to experts, the stockpile of existing nuclear weapons is so huge that it is capable of destroying all of humanity 10 times over. Therefore, an official occasion to attract public attention at the global level by celebrating an international day helps high goals. “Doctors of the World for Peace” becomes an increasingly large-scale event every year, but it begins sadly. This is the traditional minute of silence in memory of the events of Hiroshima, which became a clear warning to the whole world. The dropping of the bombs changed not only the Japanese, but also all of humanity before and after, taking lives and negatively affecting the health of hundreds of thousands of people. The consequences are still evident today, confirming the global scale of the disaster. There are enough followers of this organization and their principles in Russia: the celebration is large-scale and interesting. For example, flash mobs whose ideas express peace and goodness - launching paper cranes or doves into the sky. Donation week, which coincides with events, takes place in various regions - provides an opportunity for any conscious person to make a contribution. All kinds of sports and entertainment programs held on the territory of medical institutions will delight children and focus attention on the problems of their parents. On this holiday, it is worth special mentioning the merits of people who have chosen noble work as their priority in life, helping in the fight against the nuclear threat and saving lives.

Every calendar date has some kind of holiday, or even several at once; August 6 was no exception, because this day became the Day of Fire Water. Anyone who has at least once read books or watched films about Indians knows that this is what they called alcohol, which literally burns the throat at the first sip. Native Americans had a weakness for strong drinks and often became dependent on them. Many are convinced that the Indians did not try alcohol until Europeans visited their continent. This is one of the most common myths. The taste of intoxicating drinks was familiar to them long before the appearance of uninvited guests. The Indians made it based on berries, fruits and corn. The local alcohol was not very strong. North American Indians made beer from corn. The indigenous people of South America used pineapples, honey and plums as raw materials for alcohol. They had no tradition of drinking on holidays or indulging in a glass or two in the evenings after hunting to relax. Alcohol was used exclusively during various rituals. Europeans brought whiskey and rum with them to the continent. Alcoholic drinks were widely used as an item for exchange for furs, skins, meat, and gold. All this was reminiscent of “honest” transactions with the aborigines, who traded jewelry for mirrors and cheap stones. Colonists also used alcohol to seal deals. Even the most skeptical leaders became more accommodating after a couple of drinks. There are also many stories about how Europeans deliberately drugged Indians in order to demoralize the enemy, or even completely destroy him while he was in a drunken stupor. Whether this happened or not, this is still actively debated. Only one thing can be said with absolute certainty: with the advent of Europeans, the Indians became acquainted with strong fiery water, which brought them a lot of trouble. Unlike Europeans, alcoholism among Indians developed much faster. For some, it was enough to try a few bottles to become dependent on fire water. The Indians liked the cheerful effect that intoxicating drinks had. This was partly due to the fact that strong whiskey and rum were a novelty for them. They were not used to regularly drinking such drinks, so they easily became addicted. Europeans were more seasoned in this regard. They not only drank strong drinks from a young age at dinner, but also added wine to the local water, which they refused to drink in its “raw” form. Also, some scientists argue that the Indians, due to their specific diet, did not have special enzymes in their blood that break down alcohol, thereby facilitating its rapid elimination from the body. At first, the idea of ​​getting the local population drunk brought good results, but gradually the situation began to get out of control. The number of crimes committed in a drunken stupor has increased. In some states, the colonists took radical measures and banned the sale of alcoholic beverages to Indians at the legislative level. Of course, many were selling firewater under the counter, but they had to be careful not to get caught by the authorities. With the outbreak of World War I, Prohibition came into force. Buying booze became problematic for the colonists themselves, but numerous gangster groups were actively involved in bootlegging and satisfying the needs of suffering drinkers.

International holidays - World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, Hiroshima Day (No Nukes Day, Hiroshima Day)

The greatness of Jesus Christ, his divine nature and power is glorified by the Feast of the Transfiguration. The event has been celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church on August 6 since 1457, when it acquired a generally recognized form, especially solemn and obligatory. The holiday was established by Pope Callixtus III in honor of the victory of Christians over the infidels during the siege of Belgrade on August 6, 1456 (it was on this day that the news reached Rome). In celebration, in addition to the special rite of worship, the Western Church demonstrates its characteristics. If the date falls on a weekday, the service is moved to the next Sunday. Formally, based on chronology, the Transfiguration took place in February, but is celebrated in August for all denominations of Christianity. The interpretation of this significant event shows the future of a true Catholic, the possibility of life after death. This episode of Jesus’ earthly existence is important because after that the path to Golgotha ​​began. But his disciples were confident in the divine nature of Christ even after the crucifixion, they believed in a miracle because it had been demonstrated. According to legend from the Gospel (described in all but one), Jesus, together with his disciples Peter, John and James, showed them the truth during prayer: his face shone and his clothes became snow-white. He spoke about future suffering for his faith, about his death and resurrection. After this, a voice from the cloud came from heaven, indicating that we should listen to Jesus and confirming that he was the son of God. The will of God in the form of words heard from heaven is a fairly common occurrence in all religions. The New Testament mentions the divine voice several times. In this case, it is reinforced by another supernatural event - the appearance of Moses and Elijah. These two Old Testament prophets lived at different times: the first - around the 13th century BC. e., the second - in the 9th century BC. e. According to theological interpretation, their appearance testifies to the power of Jesus, the ability to unite two covenants. After all, in the Old Testament there is the Feast of Tabernacles, when the tents of reserve are built, which the Apostle Peter mentions. The connection can also be traced in some special traditions - the consecration of fruits as gifts of the earth. Mount Tabor was considered the exact place where the Transfiguration took place, but historical evidence and the logical assumptions of some theologians cast doubt on this location. In ancient sources it is concretized only after the 4th century, namely after the pilgrimage of Helen Augusta, mother of Emperor Constantine. Mount Hermon is the main alternative contender for the title of the place where a holy action took place, important for all Catholics. The Transfiguration symbolizes the revelation of all the persons of the Trinity - the voice of the Father, the cloud of the Holy Spirit, and the ability of Christ to demonstrate the divine nature.

Holidays in Bolivia - Independence Day

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In the folk calendar, August 6 is Boris and Gleb Day. What do folk signs say about this day and how to properly honor the memory of the younger brothers of Yaroslav the Wise, the sons of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavovich, the Baptist of Rus'? Boris and Gleb (baptized Roman and David) were born into a large family. Sources claim that Prince Vladimir Yasnoe Solnyshko had more than twenty children from different wives. The mother of the youngest of thirteen sons - Boris and Gleb - was the Bulgarian princess Milolika. Both brothers died a painful death on the orders of their blood brother Svyatopolk, who, after the death of his father, thus decided to eliminate the legitimate heirs to the throne. According to the chronicles, from childhood the future passion-bearing princes were raised together, both were kind, sympathetic, merciful, and were known as humble Christians who respected church canons. It was thanks to their righteous and godly deeds, helping the weak, that after death they were canonized and canonized. The people loved the brothers very much and talked about the miraculous and incredible healings that took place at the graves of the martyred princes. On August 6, Orthodox Christians honor their memory. By this time, grain crops were actively ripening in the fields, but it was not recommended to work in the fields on August 6. People were afraid that lightning would burn the bread. Our ancestors noticed that there were often large thunderstorms on this day, which could set fire to haystacks in the field and ripe grain crops, so they turned with prayers to the defenders and patrons, Boris and Gleb, to preserve the harvest. The beginning of August coincided with active harvesting of berries. During this period, bird cherry and black currant ripened, which are well used as medicines for colds and stomach diseases. Eating bird cherry also improves blood clotting. Raspberries are recommended for nervous disorders. These berries should be collected and dried on August 6 in order to provide the family with healing agents. According to the folk calendar, on this day our ancestors stocked up on birch brooms for the winter. Also on August 6, the period of large mushroom picking began, which means a gradual decrease in air temperature, accompanied by mushroom rains. The weather on this day was predicted by flowers and seagulls: if the birch inflorescence is closed tightly, and seagulls often land on the water, expect rain. If the full moon occurs on August 6, then what the weather will be like on that day will remain the same until the end of the month.

Funny holidays - Mushroom Rain Day

Orthodox holidays on August 6:

Memorial Day of the Martyr Christina of Tire

Memorial Day of St. Polycarp, Archimandrite of Pechersk

Day of the Blessed Princes Boris and Gleb, in the Holy Epiphany of Roman and David