Employees of economic security units in the Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrate their professional holiday annually on March 16. The fight against economic crimes is a relatively young activity under the auspices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The order to establish a well-known department, whose functions included the suppression of theft and speculation (OBHSS), was signed in 1937, on March 16, and this is where the holiday originates. At that time the ministry was called the People's Commissariat. The creation of such a body was a revolutionary step. Both the police in Russia before the overthrow of the monarchy and the police of the young Soviet state made attempts to prevent economic crimes along with other violations of the law. But there was no separate department responsible for investigating and suppressing offenses related to theft of property in the country, then it was called socialist. The scope of economic illegal acts turned out to be so wide and widespread that the formation of an independent department was required. At the moment, specialists from the economic security departments are working in the areas of counterfeiting, control over the use of budget funds for their intended purpose, and combating corruption and bribery. Violations of laws regulating the circulation of national and foreign currencies in the sphere of foreign and domestic economic transactions. The authority is responsible for illegal acts in the financial and credit system, theft of precious and non-ferrous metals, strategic materials and other government resources, as well as counterfeiting of state treasury notes and securities. An interesting fact about corruption: Dante placed bribe-takers in the penultimate circle of hell. As sinners whose offenses are especially serious. The poet, being also a politician, was well aware of how much corruption harms the state apparatus. The Latin word corruptio itself is translated as “corruption.” Accordingly, an official susceptible to bribery contributes to damage, disintegration of the authority of the state and, as a consequence, inefficiency of management. The specialists of the divisions for maintaining the economic security of the country are highly qualified workers with higher economic or legal education, who make an active contribution to operational and official activities. On this day, distinguished professionals are thanked, awards are given, and special events are held.

The Republican Guard of Kazakhstan was formed by decision of the head of state on March 16, 1992 as an independent military unit and military reserve. Today it is considered an elite formation, the best in its field and the most privileged organization in the active Armed Forces. It is not for nothing that this unit is the calling card of the Republic, since the main functions of the guards are solving special-purpose tasks. In addition to guarding the president and government officials and participating in ceremonial events, they stand guard at the standards of the national flag and coat of arms, protecting the most significant objects of the country. And in the event of an emergency, they are obliged to take part in actions determined by the relevant legislation. As mentioned above, the Republican Guard is an elite and prestigious military formation. Therefore, the selection of guardsmen is quite strict. Becoming a member of this unit is a great honor for every citizen of the state. But desire and good health alone are not enough to serve in this detachment. The selection of candidates for the guard begins several months before conscription. Among the mandatory conditions are a height of at least 178 cm (and even higher in the ceremonial detachment), a secondary education, and the absence of bad habits and offenses before the law. In this case, the candidate’s family must certainly be complete. There are 4 clothing options for honor guard participants - a uniform for any occasion. Designers spent a lot of time creating uniforms that feature national symbols without obvious frills. For special special occasions - a sea green outfit. At such celebrations, generals wear white jackets. There are also general military dress clothes, casual uniforms and field uniforms. The technical support of the unit is also at the highest level. Russian-made weapons are recognized as the best. Mandatory elements of the honor guard detachment are a dirk, a saber and a Simonov carbine. And as an everyday weapon, of course, a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Previously, this holiday was celebrated officially as a professional date for the military members of this unit. However, in 2012, by decree of the state Parliament, it was replaced by a national holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on May 7. Despite this, the members of the guard themselves remember and honor this most important day - March 16.

Pencils with a graphite core appeared in the 17th century, colored ones - much later. Initially they were used for utilitarian purposes - marking objects. And only at the beginning of the twentieth century. colored pencils have become a material for artistic creativity. Today, without them, it is difficult to imagine drawing classes for children, art therapy and psychological rehabilitation for adults. To display all the colors of the rainbow on paper, a rod with an oil or wax base is used, to which pigments, dyes and an adhesive mass (kaolin) are added. March 16 is a fun holiday - Colored Pencil Day. Drawing has a positive effect on the child's body. Painting classes promote the development of imagination, memory and fine motor skills, teach you how to hold your hand correctly, see and transfer the beauty of the world around you to paper. And the drawing process itself is not just an exciting activity. It enlivens our boring world and is somewhat akin to magic: The word “pencil”, borrowed from Turkic, literally translates as “black stone”. And this is understandable - initially the rod was graphite or coal. It was clamped on both sides with wooden planks and used for writing and drawing. In the 17th century pencils appeared, the appearance of which began to resemble modern stationery. Clay was eventually added to graphite, which was too soft. This rod was stronger and harder. In order for the pencil to glide well over the paper and leave a rich mark, they began to mix fat and glue into the mixture of graphite and clay. Initially, the wooden body was round, and pencils easily rolled off the table. Later it was made ribbed - hexagonal. In Russia, the first production of pencils was organized by F.M. Lomonosov in Arkhangelsk province. Alder and linden were used to produce the wooden shell. A mixture of graphite, soot, clay, fat and glue diluted with water was poured into a hole in a wooden stick and evaporated in a special way. The process was labor-intensive - it took about 5 days to make 1 pencil. Such stationery was expensive. The colored rod differed from the black one in composition: it replaced graphite with chalk with the addition of kaolin and dyes. Today, more than 100 types of raw materials and more than 83 technological operations are used to produce pencils. They are produced in various hardness, strength and design, in a wooden or metal case. Crayon Day is celebrated in different ways. On March 16, art teachers and artists are congratulated on a funny occasion. In honor of the holiday, drawing competitions written with colored pencils are organized, quizzes and other events are held aimed at revealing the creative abilities of children and adults.

Selfies, photographs of oneself on a webcam or smartphone, are taken and posted by active Internet users. Many of them eventually become addicted to the desire to create and post self-portraits on social networks. Every year on March 16th, No Selfie Day is celebrated to help combat this habit. Modern people communicate differently than they did 20 or 50, much less 100 years ago. Social interaction has moved from real life to virtual life. In addition, his character has changed - the number of participants in communication has increased, and the circle of close people with whom trusting relationships are formed has decreased. The emergence of selfies is associated with profound changes in the cultural code of humanity. If previously a gentleman would take off his hat or kiss her hand when he saw a lady, now he likes her photo. This is interesting. The word selfei was first used in 2002 by Australian Nathan Hope, who posted a photo of his own tooth online. The author of the photo apologized for its poor quality, explaining that it was a selfie. The term and phenomenon, photographing oneself, gained popularity towards the end of 2010. In 2013, “selfie” moved from youth slang to the Oxford Dictionary, becoming a full-fledged word in spoken English. There is nothing wrong with using newfangled devices that make life easier for modern people. However, it is worth giving up selfies, at least for a while, for a number of reasons, both everyday and mystical. 1. It’s no secret that smartphone users often put their lives in danger for the sake of likes on social networks. Selfies taken on the edge of a cliff, at a waterfall or on the railing of a river bridge will take your breath away. However, extreme photographing conditions lead to dire consequences. Therefore, it is better to refuse selfies with a risk to health and life, and not only once a year - on March 16th. 2. According to esoteric teachings, photography is an energetic cast of a person, his imprint on a subtle level. It is no coincidence that the Indians of one of the Amazon tribes were indignant when the scientist and traveler D. Kin wanted to capture their leader and elders. The natives were horrified, saying that “the camera steals part of the soul.” Of course, this is a superstition, but sometimes you should still refuse selfies out of a desire to show off. When posting photos on the Internet for free access, you need to be prepared for both positive and negative reactions from others. Their emotions, one way or another, will be transmitted to the owner of the page on the social network and will affect his energy. 3. Man is a social being who understands the world through interaction with the outside world. We visit a cafe, an art exhibition or a theater in order to enjoy communication with loved ones and art. The fashion for selfies has led to the fact that a person spends most of his time in society taking photographs of himself and posting them on social networks. Then he reads the comments, responds to them, worries if the photo gets few likes... There is almost no time left to communicate with real people who are nearby, to experience the wonderful moments of life “here and now”. A day without selfies is very important, because it is designed to return us, at least temporarily, from digital reality to ordinary reality. Important. The US Psychiatric Association has registered a type of mental disorder associated with an obsessive desire to take photographs of oneself and post them on the Internet. Doctors associate the appearance of this syndrome with low self-esteem and lack of warmth in relationships with others. According to scientists, people who take and post more than 3 selfies a day are on the verge of the disorder. The public calls on social media users once a year to stop looking for the perfect angle and stop chasing likes. March 16 has been declared No Selfie Day to encourage people to try to get rid of addiction and become closer to each other.

Fun Holidays - Day of Spontaneity

Funny Holidays - Mascara Day

Funny Holidays - Everything You Do is Right Day

Sister-in-law's gatherings (6th day of Maslenitsa week)

Holidays of Zoroastrianism - Fasting "Days of Sorrow and Weeping"

On March 16 (old style date - March 3), according to the folk calendar, Eutropian Day is celebrated. On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saints Eutropius and Cleonikos of Amasia and Basiliscus, three martyrs who died in the 4th century for Christianity. Eutropius and Kleonicus were siblings and were friends with Basilisk. While in Amasia, the trio preached Christianity among the pagans. When severe persecution of Christians began, their comrades were put in prison. They were subjected to terrible torture, inclining them to idolatry. But the martyrs endured courageously and prayed to God for endurance. As a result, Eutropius and Cleonice were crucified on the cross, and Basilisk’s head was cut off. Popularly, on Eutropian Day, residents performed rituals in their plots to warm the earth. They crossed their areas from north to south and from west to east, so that the path they traveled resembled a cross. The cross provided protection from evil spirits, bad weather and insects. And they asked the sun to look at the earth and melt the snow. The sun was believed to be favorable to those who respect it throughout the year. There were rules for behavior with a celestial body. It was forbidden to stand with your back to the sun into the sunset or, with your back turned, to work in the field. They also avoided lending money after sunset and taking out the trash. From Eutropian Day it became dangerous to go out into the forest. The time had come for the bears to awaken from hibernation. Hungry animals left their dens and wandered in search of food. According to folk signs, residents predicted the coming weather. If the fog obscured the sun, they prepared for rain. The wind blowing toward the sun foreshadowed clear days. Sunset in the clouds promised bad weather the next day. The cheerful chirping of tits was heard before warming, and the plaintive chirping before cold weather.

All-Russian Bayan, Accordion and Harmonica Day

Orthodox holidays March 16:

Memorial Day of the Martyrs Eutropius, Cleonicus and Basiliscus

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Volokolamsk

Memorial Day of Venerable Piama of Alexandria

Memorial Day of the Martyr Eutropius of Amasia

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” Zlatoust