Day of Friendship and Unity of Slavs - a holiday of our people

Every second Russian has a relativeUkraine, every third Ukrainian has a relative in Belarus, and every fourth Belarusian is familiar with the Pole or the Slovak. All of us are Slavs, and we mark June 25 the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs.

Who are the Slavs

Probably, very few people do not know who such Slavs are. We expand our horizons by telling about some peculiarities of this group of peoples.

There is no greater community in the world than the Slavs. We inhabit the entire European and partly Asian continent. Our compatriots live in all corners of the world. If you collect all who can be considered Slavs, then in the world about 370 million people will be typed.

The day of friendship and unity of the Slavs is marked by those whoremembers its roots, and who indirectly, but respects the cultural values ​​of the people. Once settled in Europe, the people of one community are divided into three groups: the Western Slavs, who include the inhabitants of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia; southern - the territory of the countries of the Mediterranean coast of Europe, with the exception of the Greeks; eastern - close in spirit to the Russians, Byelorussians, Ukrainians.

History of Rusich

Now, wondering where he gets hisroots holiday The day of friendship and unity of the Slavs, few can unequivocally answer how it happened that so many different nationalities came from one nation. Historians only suggest the true reasons for the resettlement and division of one people, although there is still no reliable data.

Up to the modern world, individual SlavicThe people lived very fragmented and did not have their own territory. Until the 19th century, all were gathered within the boundaries of the three largest empires. The only exception was the Montenegrins, who originally had an independent state, and the Lusitanians, occupying the autonomous district as part of Germany.

And only after 1945 there were manyindividual states that have announced their intention to write their history within the framework of independent borders. Today, the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs is an opportunity to recall what unites different countries, different languages ​​and faith, that we have the same roots of a large family tree that will never bend under the onslaught of invaders.

history of the holiday

It is difficult to determine the period when all the Slavslived in the same territory and had a common language, culture and traditions. Some historians believe that this time was partially captured by the period of the formation of Kievan Rus. Whatever it was, but the ancestors of the Slavic writing consider Cyril and Methodius, and their activities became the reason for the holiday Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs. The history of the Equal-to-the-Apostles begins with the fact that these two holy martyrs ordered all the church letter that existed at that time, as a result of which arose a language called the Old Slavonic language.

Such different peoples with the same roots

For a long time, truly Slavic valueschanged under the influence of Western cultures. This could not but affect the traditions, beliefs and holidays. So, for example, practically all the Slavs are Christians, but among all the Bosnians stand out. They adopted Islam even in those times when they were captured by the Ottoman Empire.

The Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs was created in order to revive what was lost hundreds of centuries ago, to recall those things in which our ancestors believed, and finally to be proud of the people's wisdom.

Where and how to celebrate

Tradition to celebrate the holiday was born not solong. It was customary to celebrate on June 25 the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs. Every year the folk festival takes place in a place where the three borders of the most amicable Slavic states - Russia, Belarus and Ukraine - converge.

Our countries have always been closely linked. And this is reflected not only on the economic component or political. Borders disconnected large families, separated brothers and sisters, grandparents. And it is very unfortunate that lately there has been a growing tension in the relations between two almost fraternal states - Ukraine and Russia. It was hoped that the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs of 2015 could reduce the incendiary fire of hostility.

So, the festival "Slavic Unity" is celebratedEvery year. The place of the general celebration is the point where the borders of the three friendly states converge most closely. Alternating, one of them takes guests.

As it was in past years

In 2013, the festival celebrated its anniversary. Guests were going to mark the unity of souls for the 45th time. The holiday was dedicated this year to another significant date - 1025 years have passed since the moment of the baptism of Rus. The event was held in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation.

In 2014, at a random coincidence, the holiday again took place outside the city of Klimovo, in the Bryansk region.

But the Day of Friendship and Unity of Slavs of 2015 was held in the town of Loev, which is in the Gomel region of Belarus. Its holding coincided with the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Festival of 2016

While it is not clear where the "Slavicunity "this year. The idea is that Ukraine should become the host country in 2016, but due to the unstable situation on its territory, it is expected that Klimov will again take part in the Bryansk region. It is important for us to know the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs. Photos that illustrate how the celebration takes place can be seen in our article.

Conclusion

We are all Slavs. And this is a nation rich in culture and traditions. So let's not forget that it flows in our blood, and be proud of the fact that our ancestors founded such mighty and strong states, created a written language and opened the first schools. We are Slavs, and we are one!