The children of Kildeev learned about the history of the Russian fleet during a patriotic hour.

      On July 26, on the Day of the Russian Navy, employees of the Kildeevsky Rural House of Culture held a patriotic hour for children and teenagers titled "The Country is Proud of Its Navy." The kids learned about the history of the fleet's creation, famous naval commanders, and naval battles. On July 26, on the Day of the Russian Navy, employees of the Kildeevsky Rural House of Culture organized a patriotic hour for children and teenagers called "The Country is Proud of Its Navy," which became a true journey into the history of Russian navigation. With the help of an engaging video presentation, the children were told how the Russian fleet was born from the era of Peter the Great to the present day, about the famous naval commanders and sailors who glorified the Motherland, about legendary ships and naval battles that are forever inscribed in the country's history. The young viewers learned about the difficult yet enticing naval service, the heroic feats of sailors, and how the fleet was restored and built at different times to defend Russia's borders. Special attention was given to the Andreevsky flag—a symbol of courage, bravery, and honor for military sailors, which proudly flies on the ships of the Russian fleet and is a sign of valor and loyalty to the oath. The children listened with great interest to stories about the heroic pages of history, about how sailors in different eras demonstrated incredible resilience and selflessness while defending their country from enemies. At the end of the hour, the host noted that true sailors can be the strongest, bravest, and friendship-valuing people, ready to help at any moment and stand up for the Motherland, and wished the children to be worthy of their ancestors' memory. Such events help instill in the younger generation a sense of pride for their country, respect for military traditions, and an understanding that defending the Motherland is an honorable and responsible mission. The children left the event with shining eyes and a desire to learn more about the heroic pages of Russian history, as well as a firm belief that the Russian fleet has been and remains one of the main pillars of the state. Happy holiday to the defenders of the maritime borders. Take care of yourselves and remember the heroes. Glory to the Russian Navy.

      Diana Salikhzanova