Holidays in Russia and the world October 28 * ~Grandparents' Day in Russia~ This holiday in Russia has no official status but has become a popular family celebration. Its history, which began in the late 2000s in the Netherlands, has a marketing background. An association of local flower producers proposes giving houseplants to elderly relatives on a certain day as a symbol of intergenerational connection: the roots represent grandparents, and the buds represent their descendants. Over time, this idea spread to Europe and America, and then to Russia. In different countries, Grandparents' Day is celebrated on different days. According to one version, October 28 was chosen in Russia to reflect the symbolic connection with the ancient Slavic custom of honoring ancestors – Autumn Grandfather, which falls at the end of October. * ~Foundation Day of Russian Army Aviation~ On October 28, 1948, the first separate helicopter regiment, equipped with Mi-1 helicopters, was formed at the airfield near Moscow in Serpukhov. This day is considered the Foundation Day of Military Aviation. Initially, helicopter aviation had an auxiliary function. It was used for reconnaissance, transporting goods, delivering mail, and maintaining communications on the battlefield. In the 70s, helicopters became independent fire support vehicles. Army aviation revealed its potential during Soviet military operations in Afghanistan. Currently, the air force is one of the main forces of the Russian army. In 2015, as a result of a merger with the air defense forces, military aviation became part of the Russian Aerospace Forces. * ~World Judo Day~ The holiday is set aside to celebrate the birthday of Jigoro Kano, a martial artist considered the creator of this form of martial art. Judo is a Japanese martial art and an Olympic sport. It is based on painful throws, holds and holds. In addition to hand-to-hand combat techniques, judo also has an important ideological component. One of the main philosophical principles is that the enemy's physical strength must be directed in the right direction to achieve victory in battle. * ~International Animation Day~ On October 28, 1892, French artist Emile Reynaud showed “moving pictures” to audiences at the Grevin Theater in Paris. The performance was made possible by a device called a praxin scanner. Reynaud's early programming included the films “A Mug of Beer,” “Poor Pierrot” and “The Clown with Dogs.” International Animation Day was established on the occasion of the memorable day when Reynaud showed the first animated films. On this day, many programs, seminars, conferences and exhibitions dedicated to animation are held. What holidays and memorable days are celebrated on October 28 in other countries * Okha Day – Greece and Cyprus. The holiday commemorates the Greek government's rejection of an ultimatum to fascist Italy in 1940. “Ohi” means “no” in Greek. This historic decision led Greece to enter World War II and became a symbol of courage and resistance. * Independence Day – Czech Republic. On this day in 1918, the Czech National Committee in Prague declared independence from Austria-Hungary, and united the Czech Republic and neighboring Slovakia into a single republic – Czechoslovakia. * Baku Jazz Festival – Azerbaijan. The annual musical event fills the streets of Baku with the sounds and rhythms of jazz. The festival attracts music lovers from around the world with a diverse lineup of performers, including both well-known and emerging artists. Religious holiday October 28 * Memorial day of Saint Euthymius of Thessalonica Saint Euthymius was a native of the city of Ankyra in Galatia. The saint lived in the 9th century. After military service and a short marriage, he secretly left home and entered a monastery. For many years, Euthymius worked on Mount Olympus in the monastic community. He then moved to Athos, where he accepted the Great Schema and spent three years in complete silence in a cave. In 863, he founded two monasteries, where his mother and wife were barbered. He died in 898 on an island near Mount Athos. National holidays and omens October 28 * Efimy the Pious In Rus' at this time the hives are being prepared for winter. On this occasion they remembered Saint Euthymius and asked him for help. It is believed that the monk can protect from the machinations of evil spirits. To do this, it is necessary to make the sign of the cross over evil spirits and ask Efimy for help. Signs All homework must be completed before sunset. You cannot brag and brag, otherwise you can bring disaster upon yourself. Quarrels between relatives cause loss of luck in the house. What historical events took place on October 28 * 1237 – the city of Berlin was founded. * 1492 – Spanish navigator Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba. * 1886 – The inauguration of the Statue of Liberty in New York took place. * 1914 – Kodak begins developing color photography technology. * 1924 – France officially recognized the Soviet government. * 1918 – Czechoslovakia declared independence from Austria-Hungary. * 1908 – the film “Stenka Razin” is released – the first surviving film of the Russian Empire. * 1944 – liberated Ukraine from German invaders during the Great Patriotic War. * 1981 – singer and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich form Metallica. * 1995 – fire in the Baku metro, became the largest emergency in terms of victims in the history of the world metro – 289 people died. Birthdays and anniversaries October 28 * In 1466, Erasmus of Rotterdam was born, a Dutch philosopher, author of the satirical work “In Praise of Madness”. * In 1860, Jigoro Kano, a Japanese martial artist and creator of judo, was born. * In 1903, Evelyn Waugh was born – British writer, author of Brideshead Revisited and A Fistful of Ashes. * Roman Viktyuk, Soviet theater director and teacher, born in 1936. Who is celebrating his birthday * Gadzhi Gadzhiev, former football player and former coach of several clubs in the Russian Premier League, currently president of Dynamo Makhachkala, turns 80 years old. * Bill Gates, an American businessman and founder of Microsoft Corporation, turns 70. * Eros Ramazzotti, an Italian singer, songwriter and composer, turns 62. * Vika Tsyganova, a Russian singer, turns 62. * Julia Roberts, Hollywood actress best known for “Pretty Woman,” turns 58. * Fyodor Dvinyatin, one of the most famous Experts in the game “What? Where? When?” turned 57 years old. * Joaquin Phoenix, an American actor famous for his roles in the films “Gladiator”, “Walk the Line”, “Joker” and others, turns 51.
