Putin visited St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kronstadt on Navy Day

On July 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt on the Day of the Navy.

The rector met him at the cathedral. He gave the Russian president a short tour.

At St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Putin venerated the icon and relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The head of state also lit candles for the repose.

July 28 — Navy Day: the history of the holiday, the main parade in St. Petersburg

Large-scale events in Baltiysk, Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and other cities of the Russian Federation

Earlier in the day, the Russian president announced the importance of Navy Day for both the Russian Army and the entire country. He also noted that this holiday takes place in a combat working environment. In addition, the Russian navy continues to demonstrate its combat capabilities and qualities.

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