Tuesday 21 May 2013

21 May


Day of the Pacific Naval Fleet of Russia

Commander of the Order of the Naval Fleet of the Russian Federation № 235 of April 15, 1999 date of formation of the Pacific Fleetestablished on May 21 1731.

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  1. In 1864 on 21 May Russia declares an end to the Russian-Circassian War and many Circassians are forced into exile. The day is designated the Circassian Day of Mourning.

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