The tankman's day

Description

The tankman's day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of September from 1946 onwards, when it was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. He is a professional holiday not only soldiers, but also the corresponding specialty tank designers. Interestingly, in the late 40 's and the 50-IES of the last century it was celebrated widely, including Fireworks and armored convoys passing through the streets of several major cities. Now its celebration occurs significantly more modest, but in the professional support and workers Wednesday tank producing enterprises of his note is necessary.

How to celebrate the tankman's day?

First of all, the tankman's day is celebrated officially. In all parts of the tank are held celebrations, during which:

• distinguished military hand over diplomas, rewards and gifts;
• assign regular military ranks;
• celebratory feast is organized.

By long tradition in cultural institutions subordinated to the Ministry of defence, celebratory concerts broadcast on television, movies and documentaries about the tank troops. Naturally, families of crew and workers in enterprises also congratulate tank producing "heroes of the occasion.