Russia celebrated its de-facto annexation of Crimea by holding its annual Navy Day celebration in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol yesterday. Navy Day is a national holiday in Russia typically held on the last Sunday of July. The holiday originated with the Soviet Union, which first celebrated Navy Day in June 1939. Ukraine has also celebrated Navy Day on the last Sunday in July since 2012, when it actually held a joint celebration with Russia. The Navy Days in both countries are linked to the Battle of Gangut, which occurred on August 7, 1714. The battle was …read more
Source: Business Insider
