Russian Holidays - Customs Service Veterans Day (Soviet Customs Officer's Day)

In every profession there are veterans, these are people who were at the very origins of the specialty and for many years, who worked conscientiously for the good of their Motherland. Veterans of the customs service are worthy of recognition and respect like no one else. They are united, protected and, if necessary, provide the required assistance - SVTS. This union was specially created for the old guard of customs workers. On May 29, customs veterans celebrate their professional holiday, which they have earned through hard work. The date has been celebrated annually since 1999. The SVTS Executive Committee, precisely this year, adopted a corresponding resolution on June 10. The specialty of a customs officer is multifaceted, complex, dangerous, and responsible. The primary task of this profession is to create conditions for stable state security, to ensure a stable, reliable position and successful development of the economy of the state. People working as customs officers are a kind of shield for the entire country from various criminals. Exposing and unmasking insidious criminals requires enormous knowledge, experience, and intuition from a customs officer. The history of the emergence of customs and, naturally, the specialty of a customs officer dates back to 910. Even in that distant time, Prince Oleg concluded agreements with the Greeks on the rules for the import and export of goods, and special people monitored the correctness of payments and collection of duties for the transportation of trade items. The development of customs took place gradually and was constantly improved. Customs, at this time, is equipped with modern technologies, which allows for effective control of all movements occurring within its borders. However, the human factor has not been canceled, so customs veterans do not retire, but take an active part in educational work with the younger generation. The Old Guard helps preserve and revive the traditions of the customs service and supports patriotic education. Share their skills, experience, knowledge. They give wise advice and recommendations on certain moments and circumstances in their work. Veterans understand perfectly well that despite all the strict control and sometimes extraordinary situations, the most important thing is to maintain peace among all nations.