Mentors of domestic athletes celebrate their professional holiday on October 30, Coach’s Day. The celebration is not official, because not included in the state register of memorable dates. However, since 1999, on the initiative of the Federation of Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics, Coach's Day has become an all-Russian holiday. On October 30, students of specialized schools, clients of fitness instructors, amateur and professional athletes annually congratulate their mentors on October 30th. To the heroes of the occasion, the wards say not only words of gratitude for the successes achieved. Athletes thank coaches for developing in them such qualities as endurance, self-discipline and the development of volitional abilities. The merits of mentors in achieving cherished heights cannot be underestimated. A good and experienced coach will always find a professional approach to the athlete, help him overcome fatigue and laziness, and support him in difficult times. A mentor is a role model for an athlete; he acts as the same indisputable authority as a school teacher for a first-grader, or a university teacher for a student. The images of these people remain in the memory of students for life. Russia is proud of its coaches in all sports. Often mentors become those who have reached certain heights in their professional field. Their names are forever inscribed in the history of the USSR and modern Russia in the Sports Hall of Fame. The professionalism and skill of coaches from the Russian Federation is appreciated by athletes from many countries around the world, whom our mentors teach the basics of figure skating, synchronized swimming, gymnastics and other sports. Before getting to an eminent mentor, the child’s talent must be discerned and developed by a school physical education teacher, a teacher in the volleyball, football or rowing section. The role of mid-level specialists who do not have a sports career behind them in Russia’s victories in the international arena should not be underestimated. Therefore, they are congratulated on October 30 on Coach’s Day along with professionals, each of whom has medals from European, world championships and Olympics. The position of a sports mentor is very responsible. The coach ensures not only a good result of the competition. He is responsible both for the success of his wards and for their health. A career in big-time sports ends sooner or later. Gymnasts, athletes and martial artists should approach its completion in good health despite the injuries and fractures they have suffered. And this is a considerable merit of their mentors. On Coach's Day, children's and youth sports schools and sections organize exhibitions, concerts and other events. Venerable mentors and their students - winners of major competitions and tournaments - are invited to meetings with young people. Sports championships are often timed to coincide with the celebration. Victory in them is the best reward and holiday gift for every coach.

Life is the most valuable thing a person has, a priceless gift he receives at birth. Throughout their existence, people take care of themselves and their loved ones, reach professional heights and experience fiasco, face various difficulties and receive gifts from fate, fall in love, grieve and rejoice. In ancient Greek mythology, the Moirai were responsible for human life. The Hellenes and Romans believed that three goddesses held the threads in their hands and weaved the fabric of fate, predetermining the past, present and future. Modern man is convinced that life with all its vicissitudes is in his hands. And no matter how difficult the path from birth to death may be, you need to appreciate the opportunity given by nature, God or other higher powers to realize your aspirations and plans. Soviet writer N. Ostrovsky argued: “A person’s most precious thing is life. It is given to him once, and he must live it in such a way that it does not cause excruciating pain for the years spent aimlessly.” In honor of the important concept of philosophy and biology, which underlies these sciences, a holiday was established. October 30 is World Life Day. For the first time, ceremonial events on this occasion were held in 2008. The initiator of the emergence of World Life Day was the organization "Friends of Life" from the West African Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. According to the creators of the holiday, it symbolizes the victory of the cult of life over the cult of death. The latter is very common in Western countries that celebrate Halloween and other celebrations that encourage the worship of dark forces. The holiday quickly became popular in Benin and other West African countries, France and Norway, Hawaii and Haiti. Today the celebration is celebrated by people in different parts of the world at exactly 13.00 GMT. For 1 minute, all of humanity unites in a single impulse to recognize that life is a privilege and a gift to be treasured. In honor of the holiday, lectures and conferences are held on healthy eating, road safety and mental health. On October 30, parades and concerts are held, blood donation campaigns and other events are organized. In the United States, National Life Day is celebrated on January 22, in El Salvador on March 26. There are similar celebrations in other countries of the world. Many of them belong to folk holidays, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and life over death, and have been celebrated since time immemorial: the Discovery of Svarga among the ancient Slavs, Samhain among the Scandinavians, Diwali among the Hindus, Saga-Dawa among the Buddhists, Christian Easter... With a celebration , uniting people of different countries, nationalities and religions, is World Life Day.

Mechanical Engineer Day in Russia is celebrated on October 30; all those who are in one way or another connected with the development, testing and commissioning of a wide variety of mechanisms and devices are involved in this date. The holiday is not an official day off in Russia. In Russia, Mechanical Engineer Day has quite deep historical roots - back in 1712, Peter I issued an order to create a new Engineering School. This school trained people with the desire and talent to work with mechanisms. The class of the students did not matter. Another historically significant date in relation to the holiday fell in 1854, when military leader Alexander Menshikov ordered the founding of a naval corps to train mechanical engineers. Specialists were trained at the technical school in Kronstadt. Until 1996, only the holiday of marine engineers was celebrated, and land specialists were ignored. This injustice was corrected only in 1996, when it was proposed to make a single holiday for engineers in the fall. Mechanical engineers are usually specialized specialists. For example, in machine tool industry, aviation, mechanical engineering. Unfortunately, the profession of a mechanical engineer has been losing its former prestige in recent years; young people are choosing the field of economics or law. The specialist is engaged in equipment diagnostics, checks technical documentation, controls various production processes and carries out possible repair and restoration work. Not every person can become an engineer - you need to love the exact sciences, have patience and perseverance, and have analytical skills. The profession also has disadvantages: vibrations and noise from machines and machines, the risk of work-related injury. An engineer must be prepared for long-term mental work, be able to think creatively and generate new ideas. The work is not considered boring, as a mechanical engineer is constantly in creative pursuit and truly believes that his work is a calling. On this day, celebrations, festive events, and concerts are organized. Distinguished employees are awarded certificates of commendation and valuable prizes. The presentation takes place in a solemn atmosphere. Often on the day of the holiday, educational seminars are held where they talk about achievements in science and technology.

October 30 is the Founding Day of the Russian Navy, one of the most unknown holidays in the country. And although it was initially considered purely military, on this day it is customary to hold events of a patriotic nature, as well as remember naval veterans and popularize history. It is interesting that the day was not chosen right away, since many events could lay claim to becoming the founders of the celebration. But all events are somehow connected with Peter the Great, and no one doubts this. However, someone believed that the founding day should be the date when the Russian fleet first appeared on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Others note that the date should be the publication of the Duma decree on the creation of a fleet in Russia or other events. Some even suggested choosing the day when the very young Peter found an abandoned ship and became very interested in shipbuilding. One way or another, in the end the date was settled on October 30, when, at the insistence of Peter, the Duma issued a decree on the creation of a navy. On this day, it is customary to hold various patriotic events and remember the glorious history. Of course, the names of leading Russian admirals appear. For example, Ushakov, Tolbukhin, Nakhimov, Lefort, Lazarev, Kuznetsov, Kruzenshtern, Golitsyn, Wrangel and other equally famous historical characters who did a lot to protect our national borders. The fleet showed itself very seriously in almost all water elements, including the Black Sea, where Russia traditionally had many rivals. The sailors experienced a real baptism of fire in numerous battles on the Black Sea with the Ottoman Empire. So, many have heard about the heroic defense of Sevastopol and other cities of Crimea. No less courage was required from sailors in the north. Moreover, the fleet has traditionally been used not only to conduct military operations, but also to make all kinds of geographical discoveries. All this ultimately made it possible to form the country as a state with its own ideology and way of life. Thanks to the defense of the Russian Empire, later Russia, the Soviet Union managed to defend its borders several times. It is known that numerous northern cities, for example Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, were discovered precisely by sailors who moved in the harsh conditions of the Arctic Ocean on ships, risking their lives. That is why there is a special date, so that descendants remember the great and glorious history, the genuine heroism of the sailors. Of course, on this day it is customary to remember those who died defending their homeland and analyze some tragic or controversial historical events. For example, the uprising of sailors of the Baltic Fleet against Soviet power. A few decades ago, this event was hushed up or presented in a completely different light than it is now. Since the history of Russia and the fleet, in particular, is truly complex and contradictory, there are still discussions about how to objectively evaluate this or that event. Every year on October 30, it is customary to congratulate employees and naval veterans, hold forums, lectures, and historical events. Also, colorful parades are held, and people interested in history actively participate in reconstructions of certain historical events. October 30 is a busy, bright day, allowing everyone to take many colorful photos and videos, which clearly demonstrates the power of the country's navy and naval equipment. Many museums and cultural centers of the Russian historical heritage invite everyone to view exhibitions on this day. Cruisers and warships that participated in certain historical events of past eras have still been preserved.

People have long eaten fruits, vegetables, berries and honey, satisfying the body's need for sweet foods that were of natural origin. Today, cane or beet sugar is added as a sweetener to coffee and tea, cakes and carbonated drinks. This simple carbohydrate, a product of the chemical industry, is often called the white death and is equated in terms of its effect on the body to cocaine or morphine. Eating foods high in sugar contributes to imbalance of phosphorus and calcium, leaching of B vitamins, leading to diseases of the heart, kidneys and other organs. A person who is accustomed to eating a lot of sweets every day, when giving them up, like a drug addict, experiences withdrawal symptoms for 2-3 weeks. The “gentle killer” is the main cause of the development of hypertension, caries, coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. Scientists and doctors are sounding the alarm, arguing that addiction to simple carbohydrates must be fought. For this purpose, Sugar Addiction Awareness Day was established, which is celebrated on October 30. An increased need for sugar usually occurs against the background of stress, chronic fatigue and hormonal changes, with intestinal dysbiosis, disorders of carbohydrate metabolism and blood supply to the brain. Modern society is little aware of this, as well as the fact that the amount of sweet foods and drinks that are present in the daily diet of many people is 3-4 times higher than the daily norm. For example, a 250 ml glass of Coca-Cola contains six teaspoons of sugar, one in a tablespoon of ketchup, seven or eight in a can of canned corn or peas. People have been eating sweets for thousands of years, but in the 21st century. this habit has acquired an exaggerated appearance. Sugar is a combination of fructose and sucrose molecules. This product, obtained chemically, does not contain vitamins and minerals, and therefore has no nutritional value, but has a very high energy value - 409 kcal per 100 g. Excessive consumption of sugar provokes the growth of fat deposits, leads to metabolic disorders and obesity. Its glycemic index contributes to maintaining high insulin levels and the development of diabetes. Sugar Addiction Awareness Day encourages people to change their diet and reduce the amount of sugary foods they consume. Instead, you should start consuming more protein-containing foods that reduce appetite and make you feel full. Endorphins, which are produced in the body by eating chocolate or drinking a sweet drink, can be obtained naturally by doing physical exercise and sports. Sugar is a source of energy, a carbohydrate, which, together with fats and proteins, ensures all vital processes in the body. Therefore, you should not completely abandon it. It is enough to replace this refined product with a natural one, switching to honey, dried fruits and berries. They contain fiber and other nutrients in addition to carbohydrates, while addictive refined sugar does not. When the body receives fast carbohydrates, first there is a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, then a sharp decline, which provokes a feeling of hunger. This does not happen if a person eats sweet foods of natural origin. Sugar, acting on the taste buds of the tongue, promotes the production of dopamine in the brain - the hormone of happiness. Alcohol and drugs have similar effects. With constant consumption of sugar, the brain stops producing dopamine on its own, which manifests itself in loss of strength and fatigue. This leads to uncontrolled eating of sweets and an increase in the number of servings. Qualified specialists and a person’s desire to lead a healthy lifestyle, which is called for by Sugar Addiction Awareness Day, will help you get off the “sugar needle.”

Sculptures of representatives of predatory mammals from the cat family greet guests of St. Petersburg on the Promenade des Anglais, visitors to the Vorontsov Palace in Crimea, tourists on San Marco Square in Venice and near the Museum of the Monument of Folk Literature in Prague. The silent lion is one of the symbols of the Freemasons, denoting the confidentiality of information received by members of a secret society. Lewis Carol belonged to him, who wrote a novel about the girl Alice, in which, among other characters, there is a smiling Cheshire cat. Few people know that the prototype of this hero was the grinning stone lions depicted on the church in Cheshire County in the UK. Smiling inhabitants of the prairies and savannas decorate the Nativity and Assumption Cathedrals in Suzdal and Vladimir, built in 1122 and 1160s. There are also images of lions on the walls of the St. George Church, the construction of which, according to various sources, dates back to 1129 and 1152. It is still unclear where Russian architects and carvers of the 12th century came from. had a detailed idea of ​​the appearance of lions. Researchers are of the opinion that the masters were given the task of depicting a cross between a cat and a dog, “a leopard with a dog-shaped head.” And they did it well. Historians and architects pay attention to the amazing calmness and lack of aggression even in scenes of martial arts among predators depicted in Orthodox cathedrals. Sculptures with a hospitable and good-natured representative of the genus Panthera are found in Lvov and Odessa, on the stairs of the Brenno Palace in Pavlovsk, in the American city of Princeton and the German city of Darmstadt. In honor of the peaceful nature of predators, a funny holiday has been established - the Day of Smiling Stone Lions, which is celebrated on October 30. The King of Beasts is a traditional symbol of power and might in China. Paired stone statues of lions were installed in the Celestial Empire in front of the entrance to the house by officials from the first to the seventh rank. The number of curls in the mane depended on the status of the mandarin. Sculptures of smiling predators decorate ancient Chinese bridges, building facades and other architectural ensembles. Since the Middle Ages, lions have been an indispensable attribute of the coats of arms of the European nobility. In Russia, the fashion for decorating royal and boyar chambers with images of royal animals appeared under Ivan the Terrible. Usually they "served" in pairs. Heraldic shields and other symbols of power were placed in the paws of the animals. Coat of arms of the city of Vladimir from the 12th century. is the ancestral sign of the Vladimir-Suzdal princes - a lion. Historically, it is considered a symbol of strength, courage and loyalty. Sculptures of predators have long decorated the Kremlin. Under Peter I, the place of the copper lions of the Granovite Chamber, which burned down in the fire of 1682, was taken by white stone ones. Until the end of the 19th century. the sculptures were covered with gilding, and later with yellow paint. “There are more lions in this city than inhabitants,” came the conclusion of the hero of the film “The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia,” who came to Leningrad in the 70s. last century. Today, smiling predators greet tourists and residents of St. Petersburg on the granite descent to the Neva on the spit of Vasilievsky Island, at the Mikhailovsky Palace and on Petrovskaya Embankment. The toothless Moscow lions standing at the entrance of ancient Moscow buildings on Pyatnitskaya and Patriarch's ponds have long been loved by the townspeople. At the beginning of the twentieth century. with their smile they greeted visitors to the apartment building on Malaya Molchanovka - M. Voloshin, A. Tolstoy, S. Yesenin and M. Tsvetaeva. The royal animals warmly welcome guests of the Maryino estate and tourists walking along the streets of Moscow in the courtyard of a house near the Krasnye Vorota metro station. In honor of these and other predators, the Day of Smiling Stone Lions was established.

In the evening before the start of the Halloween celebration, one of the most colorful and vibrant events, various pranks are held, which sometimes border on vandalism. This time is usually called Mischief Night or “Night of Pranks,” although children’s pranks cannot always be classified as harmless pranks. It takes place on October 30th. The term "Night of Mischief" was first mentioned at St. John's College back in 1790 during a theatrical performance. Favorite entertainment on the evening before All Saints' Day (this is how "Halloween" is translated from English) is dressing up in various kinds of outfits and walking around neighbors in search of treats. At the same time, children say the phrase “Trick-or-treat,” which translates as “trick or treat.” This is where the slightly vandalistic pranks of young tomboys come from. They can wrap toilet paper on trees, throw eggs or rotten vegetables at the house of an unloved neighbor, smear soap on car windows, smear chalk on the back of a passerby, or simply ring the doorbell and run away. The list of such pranks can be continued endlessly, since children's imagination is inventive for all sorts of pranks. The term “Trick-or-treat” itself began to be used in western North America in 1934, and by 1940 it had spread throughout the country. In our country, the term is most often translated as “trick or treat.” We associate Halloween with colorful costumes and decorations of houses and areas around them. Of course, its main symbol is the pumpkin. The attributes and symbols of the holiday have special value for everyone who celebrates it. And in each country they are different, like entertainment and events on the evening of October 30th on the eve of All Saints' Day. The most noisy and spectacular celebrations of “Prank Day” can be found in the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland, where this evening is second only to Christmas in popularity. There is a fun and mischievous “Trick Night” when children dressed up in costumes knock on houses and say the phrase “trick or treat.” In Italy, on the evening of October 30, it is customary to leave food for deceased relatives. It is believed that their ghost will certainly come and enjoy the treats. In France, some families go to the cemetery on Halloween Eve, where they pray next to the graves of loved ones and place dishes with milk on them. In Spain, they still follow the ancient tradition and bake special cakes, which are called “saint bones” and placed on graves.

On October 30, Christian believers honor the memory of the prophet Hosea. People believed that you should not wash on this day so as not to get sick. While the husbands were busy repairing the carts, the women baked buns and sprinkled them with poppy seeds. Among unmarried girls, it was customary to tell fortunes about the betrothed; for this, the girls rolled a wheel with the words of the sentence from the door to the gate of the house, and carried it back in their hands. If the wheel does not touch the ground, wait for a quick wedding.

Freethinking was punished especially harshly during Soviet times. Dissidents and other dissidents were ostracized, deprived of their freedom, sent to camps and psychiatric clinics, and expelled from the country without the right to return. The peak of political repression occurred during the reign of I.V. Stalin.

International Orthopedic Nurses Day

African Day for Food and Nutrition Security

Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Tragic Events of the Autumn of 1992 in the Republic of Ingushetia

Orthodox holidays on October 30:

Memorial Day of the Holy Prophet Hosea

Feast of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Deliverer"

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Before Christmas and after the Nativity of the Virgin”

Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Andrew of Crete