Russian Holidays - Military Motorist Day of the Russian Armed Forces

Spring is a wonderful time of year, May is the cradle of life. There are many holidays for various military specialties this month. Sailors of the Pacific and Baltic fleets, military translators, border guards. At the end of the month, military drivers celebrate their professional holiday. Officially, May 29 became one of the holiday dates in 2000 after the signing of the order of the Minister of Defense. This is a unique holiday in its own way. It unites drivers of all branches of the military. There are vehicles in every unit: land, navy, air force, artillery. Military motorists perform a wide range of tasks that cannot be overestimated: • Transporting personnel; • Delivering equipment, weapons, ammunition; • Evacuating the wounded; • Transporting special cargo and much more. The first cars appeared at the front during the First World War. The imperfections of the first models, their small number, affected the quality and speed of transportation, but the first months showed the importance of using machines for the needs of the front. Nicholas II, by his decree, creates a training automobile company, whose task was to train drivers for the Russian army. Within six months, the auto company became the center for providing the army with equipment and drivers. The Great Patriotic War made no difference between the branches of the military - everyone worked for victory. During the war period, motorists transported more than 100 million tons of cargo. The vehicles towed artillery, rocket launchers, transported the wounded, ammunition, and personnel. The Road of Life is considered a real feat. Throughout the siege of Leningrad, drivers risked their lives to deliver food and ammunition and evacuate the wounded. Road No. 101 was driven by the workhorses of war - GAZ-AA. The famous lorry provided the front with the necessary cargo throughout the war. Motorists did the impossible, delivering ammunition to places where the ground seemed to be on fire. They made a huge contribution to our Victory. Courage, heroism, professionalism are appreciated: • 77 units were awarded military orders; • 15 units received an honorary title; • Hundreds of motorists were awarded orders and medals; • 14 drivers earned the Hero Star. Today, a military vehicle is not only a reliable and powerful transport, but also a significant level of ease of operation. The latest developments in the automotive industry have found application in military equipment: control automation, electric drive, navigation. Electronic filling allows you to control a separate element without leaving the cabin. Military personnel perform assigned tasks during military conflicts. One of the historical moments is the war in Afghanistan. During combat operations, several hundred drivers were awarded orders and medals. Today's military drivers are worthy of the proud traditions of veterans. Military personnel constantly improve their driving skills and master new equipment. Congratulations to military personnel and veterans on their professional holiday!