October 30 - the day the Russian Navy was founded in 1696, the Boyar Duma supported Peter I's initiative: "Let there be naval vessels! " Before Peter, the Russian state did not claim control of the sea, and it remained effectively a land power. But from that day everything changed. An important date for all sailors, bless them. Find and download postcards for other holidays on the AiF postcards channel. AiF.

October 30 - the day the Russian Navy was founded in 1696, the Boyar Duma supported Peter I's initiative: "Let there be naval vessels! " Before Peter, the Russian state did not claim control of the sea, and it remained effectively a land power. But from that day everything changed. An important date for all sailors, bless them. Find and download postcards for other holidays on the AiF postcards channel. AiF.