Yesterday the country held events devoted to the 110th anniversary of the feat cruiser “Varyag” and kanonirskoy boat “Korean” in the first day of the Russian-Japanese war. As you know, “Varyag” took an unequal battle, refusing to pull the St. Andrew’s flag and surrender to the Japanese fleet.
Vladivostok honors crews “Varyag” and “Koreans” gave at the memorial cemetery at Marine Monument “lower ranks of the cruiser” Varyag “, died in battle with the Japanese squadron at Chemulpo January 27, 1904.” In memory of the heroes of the Vladivostok diocese clergy sailors spent mourning lithium. Honor guard gun salute made present laid wreaths at the mass grave lower ranks cruiser.
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Vladivostok to celebrate 110th anniversary of the Russian-Japanese War -
Incheon honored feat” Varyag “
Vladivostok buried 15 characters cruiser “Varyag”, the remains of which in 1911 were transferred to Russia from Korea. One of them – the legendary sailor Power V. Psalm. He served a term in the Navy and going to Russia on the eve learned that the cruiser will fight, obtained permission to stay and fought heroically. He was awarded the medal “For Courage”.
way, at the Marine cemetery monument worth it, and not a monument, because it expresses a particularly majestic, no mean feat morale of the lower ranks of the crew, which, speaking of naval campaigns and battles, as a rule, do not mention. Memory of Russian sailors and immortalized in the Korean port of Inchon (former Chemulpo), where he was treated wounded in battle sailors.
Yesterday 33 berth Vladivostok Bishop Veniamin of Vladivostok and Primorye consecrated three marching temple. One of them will be installed on the currently effective in the Pacific Fleet flagship – Guards missile cruiser “Varyag”.
Celebrations of the 110th anniversary of the feat of the legendary warship, also took place in other regions of the country and, in particular, the home of the commander of “Varyag”, Rear Admiral Vsevolod Rudnev – Savino in the village of Tula region, where a few years ago was opened Museum of Rear Admiral, and most Thule.
Traditionally celebrations began a rally in the square near the monument Rudnev in Tula. Commemorate countryman gathered several dozen veterans of the Navy – members of the regional “Naval Assembly”, the young sailors from Tula club “Young” by the locals. After laying wreaths at the monument Rudnev celebrations participants headed to Tula State Museum of Arms, where a meeting was held on the anniversary of the Battle of Chemulpo. On this day, the museum opened a new exhibition – “Legenada proud” Varyag “.
In celebration attended grandson of Rear Admiral Vsevolod Rudnev Nikita Panteleimonovich Rudnev …
Help “WG”
On ultimatum to surrender Japanese admiral urn and lower the flag Russian ships refused. “Varyag” and the gunboat “Korean” clashed with nine Japanese ships. About an hour were able to withstand the Russian sailors. To “Varyag” is not got an enemy cruiser was sunk, and “Korean” blown up. After negotiations with the Japanese command was agreed that the Russian sailors will not be prisoners of war, and will have the right to return home.
History
In 1904 sailors “Varyag” Russia met as heroes. Although many of them do not expect such a reaction. After the battle was lost, and the lost ships. However birthplace judged differently. Crew, and more than 600 people, returned to Odessa, where rail proceeded to St. Petersburg. Along the entire route sailors turned out solemn and touching welcome. April 16, they arrived in the capital and marched in columns of Nicholas Station to the Winter Palace. Here hero sailors welcomed the Emperor Nicholas II. They were invited to a gala dinner at the palace. All sailors “Varyag” a gift from the Emperor were awarded nominal hours.
most surprising is that the act was considered heroic Russian sailors and their opponents – the Japanese. In 1907, the Japanese emperor awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Captain Vsevolod Rudnev cruiser in recognition of the heroism of Russian sailors. Moreover, young Japanese officers taught courage and fortitude, setting an example to the crews of “Varyag” and “Koreans”. Taking unequal and hopeless battle, Russian sailors showed the enemy that an easy victory in the war with Russia will not be that every warrior it will stand up to the end and will not back down until the last.
Tragedy “Varyag” “and defeat at Tsushima, according to journalists at the time,” did the Russian fleet expensive Russian heart. “Urgent was established” Special Committee to strengthen the navy on donations. Its members have not only become nationally famous Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich or chairman of the State Duma, Rodzianko, but most ordinary people, “whose knowledge and experience could benefit the case, for example, lieutenant Ilyin, splashing, Lieutenant Dorozhinskiy.” It is crucial that the collection of money and fuel was put under strict control, every month published the results of inspections. Their accuracy has left a quarter of a penny!
Money collected, they say, the whole world. So, the nobility has donated 2.2 million (12.7 percent of the total), the military – 2.3 million (13 percent), the peasants – 2,000,000 (11.5), the clergy – 591 000 (3.4) merchants – 500 000 (3), workers, clerks and shopkeepers – 126 000 (0.8), students, teachers and professors – 276 000 (1.6), charities and clubs – 419 000 (2.4) highest personages – 1.1 million rubles.
It should be noted that in addition to city councils, zemstvoes doom and all contributions are made only by individuals. The notion of “patriotism” was not then an empty phrase for Russian citizens. Some “student electrician” and “old professor” gave the fleet by 1000. Victim Tsushima tragedy Captain A. Andrew put 762 rubles, the widow of M. Raevskaya mechanics – 3000 rubles. Zolotarev gold mines contributed 30 thousand rubles. The list of contributors to the Russian ships a variety of nationalities: Germans, villagers province of Bessarabia, and the Jews of Podolia, and Kyrgyz Aktobe county, and Bashkirs, Uzbeks, and Kalmyks, Muslims and Believers …
The list of those who donated funds, has the most unexpected address, such as “nomadic peoples Stavropol province” gathered 300 thousand rubles, “Emergency Tambov Provincial Provincial Assembly” – 100 thousand rubles, the emir of Bukhara laid million rubles. Money on the Russian fleet came even from abroad. In a small mountain of Serbia there are people who gathered on the Russian fleet in 1200 rubles. The monks of the Holy Mountain sent eight thousand Chinese coolies – 11 thousand rubles. Even from Turkey – “eternal enemy” Russia – received 2.8 thousand rubles.
total of the money collected in Russia was built 18 mine cruisers, including the most high-speed torpedo type “Novik”, 4 submarines. However, the Committee has not only fleet. In January 1910, he petitioned the Emperor “on the treatment of the remaining unspent at the navy 900,000 rubles to build military aircraft fleet and to permit the Committee to continue to collect donations for the same purpose.” Already in March from France to Russia were delivered first 7 aircraft purchased by money raised by the Committee, and was organized in Sevastopol aviation school. In the autumn of 1911 its first units in the Russian army took part in the maneuvers of St. Petersburg, Warsaw and Kiev military district.
Prepared Yuri Medvedev
Incheon honored feat “Varyag”
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