Day of the border guard

Day of the border guard is the oldest holiday. This professional holiday is celebrated by all those who are related to the personnel of the border troops not only of the Russian Federation, but also of many other countries. The first border outposts were organized several hundred years ago.

Much attention was paid to the boundaries in the AncientRussia, when they began to erect special protective and defensive structures or shafts. For the first time, the border guard service was mentioned as a zase guard, created in order to look beyond the borders of the Russian territories directly.

As early as the 18th century,border customs. And already at the end of the 19th century, the organization of a separate corps of this very border guards (OKPS) was organized, which was called to fight not only with illegal border crossing, but also with smuggling.

Day of the border guard - this is the day whenit is necessary to pay tribute to those people who carry a very responsible and no less dangerous service, guarding the external borders of this or that state. Their profession is to defend their homeland.

Not everyone can do this work. After all, the work of border guards is dangerous, difficult, requiring discipline and discipline, so it will be able to fulfill it solely responsible and courageous people, true patriots of their country.

Today in Russia, the border service isa structural subdivision of the Russian security service. His duties include not only guarding the borders of the state, but also protecting his interests. In this respect, the need for such strict control is due to the fact that Russia borders on a fairly large number of different countries (16!).

Therefore, on the Day of the border guard, it is customary to expressgratitude and appreciation to those who directly combat smuggling, terrorism, drug trafficking and many other types of illegal activities at the border.

The border guards have certain functions andduties. So, they control the observance of the regime on the territory of the border of the country and the border zone. They also detain violators of this regime and reflect an armed invasion. In addition, people in the form pass cargo and individuals across the border, which do not contradict the law, provide assistance to the customs service and so on.

It should also be noted that the state careson the defenders of their territory, not only on the Day of the Border Guard, but also throughout their entire period of service. And to facilitate work, the Russian Federation provided its border service with modern technology and weapons (special, automotive and combat).

The rank of a border guard always causes respect andrespect. Mainly because the service of these people is always connected with difficulties and danger. After all, they guard not only the coastlines, but also air and sea. They are constantly guarding our peace.

This holiday is mainly aimed at,to demonstrate the fighting power of these troops directly, as well as to raise the morale of all soldiers who fulfill such a responsible duty to their own Motherland and state.

And everyone in the country simply has to know when the dayborder guard. Its date is May 28. It is not for nothing. It was on this day that in 1918 the Main Directorate of the Border Guard was established, and also the Border Guard of the RSFSR was established.

As a rule, troops celebrate their day with considerablesweep. An indispensable attribute of the whole celebration is an unforgettable firework and a fairly powerful, bright and beautiful salute. And on the day of the border guard congratulations only the best, sincere and grateful ones sound.

In all cities there are numeroussolemn events. And brave frontier guards who always protect our peace and protect our lives, necessarily on this day they put on their uniform and green cap. Many of them receive awards, they are promoted on this day or given diplomas.