Law enforcement is one of the most sought-after, but also the most thankless profession. The police, like the army, only reflect the deep processes of society. Most of the people who protect our peace and health do it at the behest of duty, not sparing themselves.
The services involved in the protection of order have existed as long as the state itself. The Russian police began their journey with the reign of Peter I. In 1715, he created a security service that monitored public order. At this time, the name "police" appeared.
The Ministry of the Interior was created much later, under Alexander I. Its tasks included: establishing and maintaining calm, fighting deserters and fugitives, fire safety, monitoring the condition of roads, trade, and supervising shelters.
The establishment of the service continued until the middle of the 19th century. First, the Ministry of Police was created. Then, laws were gradually adopted, which fixed the detective departments and departments of services.After the revolution, a worker-peasant militia was created to maintain order. She performed almost the same functions as the police. Literate citizens aged 21 and older were accepted into its ranks, who supported the Soviet government. They gave a subscription, according to which they were obliged to serve at least six months. From this moment on, the history of the Soviet, and then the Russian police goes on - October 28 (November 10), 1917.
The history of the militia is closely connected with the history of the country. There are many glorious and heroic pages in it. Employees fought on the fronts of the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars, fought against saboteurs and spies. Most of the personnel always celebrate their holiday at a military post, guarding our peace.
Like the whole country, the police have experienced a lot during their existence - the cult of personality, the thaw, stagnation, perestroika, the collapse of the USSR and the formation of the Russian Federation. Times are dramatic and epochal. The chaos of the 90s affected the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs almost more than on other structures of the state.
Low wages, lack of modern technical means, lack of understanding of society could not break people selflessly serving the country and society. The police officers have repeatedly proved their devotion to the cause and high professionalism. Privates, sergeants and officers continuously solve everyday tasks to protect the country and society from criminal acts.
Until recently, the holiday was called "Militia Day". According to the law "On Police" in 2011, the service changed its name. And before the next professional date, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, the name was changed to the Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation.
On November 10, not only distinguished employees are awarded, but also veterans of the service are congratulated. The holiday is always a bit sad - we remember the comrades who died in the line of duty. Unfortunately, the best of us are the first to leave, but this is another reason to serve better not for money, not for gratitude, but at the behest of duty and honor.
On November 10, we will celebrate the main holiday of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - the Day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies, one of the most famous professional holidays in our country.
How is Police Day celebrated?
According to the established tradition, on November 10, on Police Day, a minute of silence is held in memory of employees who died in the line of duty.
Meetings are organized at which state and departmental awards are presented to the best specialists, including orders and medals, as well as certificates of honor and valuable gifts.
An increase in ranks and positions is timed to coincide with the holiday; a ritual of "washing the stars" is arranged. The police officers are in uniform.
Every year on the Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies, a festive concert is broadcast on television in the State Kremlin Palace with the participation of Russian pop stars, films and television programs dedicated to police officers.
Police Day - the history of the holiday
As early as the 16th century, the so-called “labial elders” appeared in Russia, who are considered the forerunners of modern district commissioners. The public order protection service or the police (from the ancient Greek ἡ πολιτεία - “state”, “city”) was founded in our country in 1715 by Peter I.
In 1802, during the reign of Alexander I, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire was formed, in 1810 the Ministry of Police was created.
This department provided fire safety, maintenance of public peace, timely payment of taxes, and was also engaged in the construction and repair of roads, maintaining shelters, and supervised the work of medical institutions and the post office.
The service was repeatedly reorganized, and during the years of Soviet power changed its name.
Already in 1917, the Soviet state faced the problem of protecting citizens from criminal elements. "To protect the revolutionary social order" the Workers' and Peasants' Militia was created (from the Latin militia - "army", "service", "campaign").
Citizens who had reached the age of 21 were admitted here, who recognized the current government, enjoyed the right to vote and were literate.
A resolution was adopted stating: "The workers' militia is wholly and exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Soviet of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies, the military and civil authorities are obliged to assist in arming the workers' militia and supplying it with technical forces, up to supplying it with state-owned weapons."
Initially, police officers were subordinate to the local Soviets, then this service was transferred to the NKVD, and since 1946 it became one of the departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The tasks of this structure were regulated by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted in 1991 by the Federal Law "On the Police", the regulation "On Service in the Internal Affairs Bodies" and other documents.
On March 1, 2011, the law “On Police” was adopted in the Russian Federation, according to which this service was again called the police.
It is designed to counteract crime, protect public order, property and ensure public safety, to guard the life, health, rights and freedoms of citizens.
Its tasks also include the fight against terrorism, extremism and the spread of drugs, control over the circulation of weapons, and road safety.
To become a police officer, you need to have the appropriate physical training, complete military service or have a special education received in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Currently, the police is one of the most numerous services in our country: about 900 thousand people serve in it.
The history of the name of the holiday Police Day originates more than a hundred years ago. In memory of the fact that on November 10, 1917, the resolution of the NKVD of the RSFSR “On the People's Militia” was issued, the Day of the Militia was established in the Soviet years.
The Presidium of the Supreme Council transferred the informal date to the rank of a professional holiday, which since 1980 received the status of a state holiday (until 1991 it was called the Day of the Soviet Police, until 2011 - the Day of the Russian Police).
And when did Police Day get its current name? Since October 13, 2011, which is enshrined in Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1348 "On the Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation." This is a brief history of the holiday Police Day.
How can you congratulate on Police Day?
On November 10, on the holiday of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we honor everyone who has devoted himself to this profession that people need: specialists from operational-search and investigative units, district police officers, patrol officers, veterans of this service, etc.
Also, congratulations on the Day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies are accepted by teachers, students and graduates of specialized educational institutions.
Send your colleagues, friends and acquaintances on November 10, Police Day, warm congratulations on the holiday.
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Thank you for protecting Russia!
Let the service be difficult and sometimes dangerous,
Your efforts are not in vain.
Peaceful skies and sunny days to you,
The road through life is longer and smoother.
May pain, loss not meet you,
Let the stars on your shoulder straps shine!
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On the Day of Internal Affairs Officers
Congratulations to all those whose destiny -
To protect peace of peaceful citizens,
Protect them from criminals!
We wish you health, warmth,
Life to be easy and bright.
Every year - in pursuit of a star,
And good luck always and everywhere!
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Happy Police Day! I wish you luck
May good luck visit you often.
May the mood be good in the morning
And every day and hour will be happy.
Let our people respect the laws
And every citizen will be exemplary.
May it always be calm on the streets,
And work will not add gray hair to you.
In addition to Police Day, other professional holidays of this service are known. We list when and which of them are celebrated in our country:
- February 18 - Day of the transport police of Russia,
- March 1 - Day of the forensic service of the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia,
- March 18 - Tax Police Day,
- March 27 - Day of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia,
- April 17 - Day of veterans of internal affairs bodies and internal troops,
- June 14 - Day of workers of the migration service,
- July 3 - Traffic Police Day (GIBDD),
- September 2 - Patrol Service Day,
- July 6 - Day of the financial service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia,
- October 5 - Day of Criminal Investigation Workers,
- October 29 - Day of private security,
- December 29 - Day of special purpose units of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc.
The day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies was established only in 2011, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 13. It turns out that the workers of the organs simply did not have their own holiday before? Not at all! It’s just that the well-known Police Day was renamed in 2011, since its name sounded out of date.
The history of the holiday has its roots in the distant past. The first police service in Russia was created by order of Peter the Great, back in 1715. The main task of the police was the protection of public order and the fight against its violators. Served in the Peter's police officers of lower ranks and soldiers. Among the first policemen there were many foreigners, Peter invited them from Germany and other European countries to transfer experience. I must say that the tsarist police worked as a well-oiled mechanism: the crime rate in the country, immediately after the creation of the police service, decreased several times.
In 1917, on November 10, V.I. Lenin signed a decree on the creation of the Workers' Militia, which was part of the structure of the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs. After the Great Patriotic War, in 1946, the militia was taken over by the Ministry of the Interior.
It is curious that the Soviet police did not have their official holiday for a very long time. Only on October 26, 1962, a decree was signed on the establishment on November 10 of the official Day of the Soviet Militia. Of course, after the collapse of the USSR, the holiday was renamed again: it became the Day of the Russian Police. And after the reform of the structure of internal affairs in 2011 and the renaming of the police to the police, the holiday acquired its current name: Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation. The only thing that has not changed is the date of the celebrations. The day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies, like the Day of the police, is celebrated on November 10.
Traditions of the Day of the Internal Affairs Officer
Traditionally, the celebration of the Day of the Soviet Police took place very solemnly, at the highest level. Numerous government meetings, concerts were held, new films and performances were released for the holiday. Even the release of the cult film "The meeting place cannot be changed" was also timed to coincide with November 10!
The traditions of the holiday are carefully preserved to this day. Solemn events are held in all Russian cities. The best employees are awarded orders and valuable gifts, they are given new titles, veterans of the internal affairs bodies are honored, and wreaths are laid at the graves of those who died while performing their civic duty.
On this day, be sure to congratulate the people of this courageous and, at times, dangerous profession. Not only friends and acquaintances who serve in the authorities, but also his district police officer. May you always bear with honor such a high rank as the Russian Policeman.
Holidays are constant companions of people's life. Holidays for us are an opportunity to bring joy to loved ones! And of course, a holiday is not a calendar concept, it takes place where it is felt, where it is expected. Much has changed in our lives in recent years, but people's craving for holidays remains an important phenomenon for any person.
History of the Russian police
The day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation is a great occasion to look at the page of history.
The history of the Russian police dates back to the reign of Peter I. In 1715, the Emperor created a public order service in Russia and called it the police, which means "government of the state" in Greek. On September 8, 1802, under Alexander I, the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Empire was formed. The tasks of the Ministry, in addition to establishing and maintaining calm, ensuring fire safety, fighting fugitives and deserters, also included the construction of roads, overseeing shelters, it controlled trade, mail, medicine and monitored the payment of taxes. However, already in 1810, the leadership of the police was removed from the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Police was created. On July 6, 1908, the existence of detective departments under the police departments of cities and counties engaged in operational-search activities was legally fixed.
The Workers' and Peasants' Militia (RKM) was created immediately after the October Revolution on November 10 (October 28, old style) 1917 to protect revolutionary public order. Citizens who had reached the age of 21, who recognized Soviet power, were literate and enjoyed the right to vote, were accepted into the militia. Each enrolled in the police gave a subscription to serve at least 6 months. Many city and county executive committees set up voluntary organizations to assist the Soviet militia (Voluntary Police Detachments, Friends of Public Order, etc.). The introduction of a uniform uniform for police officers increased its prestige in the eyes of workers.
During the years of the Civil War and intervention, police officers actively participated in hostilities and at the fronts.
In 1919, over 8,000 policemen were sent to the Red Army. In 1920, the entire militia of the front line took part in the battles against the troops of Wrangel and the White Poles: more than 3 thousand employees of the railway militia were sent to the Western Front.
The "Regulations on the Workers' and Peasants' Militia" dated June 10, 1920 established that the main units of the apparatus of the RCM are the city and county (general), industrial, railway, water (river and sea) and search police. The regulation defined the RCM as an armed executive body, having the value of armed special forces.
Many police officers for participation in military operations of the Great Patriotic War were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, orders and medals.
By a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 1, 1988, the holiday was renamed Police Day.
The roots of the process of formation of the Soviet militia go back to the February Revolution in Russia. After the overthrow of the autocracy, the tsarist police were liquidated. The decision of the Provisional Government dated 03/06/1917 on the liquidation of the gendarmes corps, and on 03/10/17 on the abolition of the Police Department became the legal consolidation of the liquidation process. The replacement of the police by the "people's militia" was proclaimed.
The legal basis for the organization and activities of the militia was determined in the decrees of the Provisional Government "On the Approval of the Militia" and "Temporary Regulations on the Militia" issued on April 17, 1917. In its resolution, the Provisional Resolution tried to prevent the simultaneous existence of both the people's militia and the armed formations of workers that existed in this troubled time. The Soviets of Workers' and Peasants' Deputies that arose during the February Revolution, along with the people's militia, organized detachments of workers' militia and other armed formations of workers who guarded factories and plants and supervised the maintenance of public order. In the resolution "On the Approval of the Militia", the Provisional Government indicated that the appointment of the people's militia is carried out by the state administration. Thus, the people's militia, created immediately after the February Revolution, became an integral part of the state apparatus.
After the October Revolution, as it is now customary to say, the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets legally secured the formation of the Soviet state and secured the liquidation of the Provisional Government and its bodies locally and in the center. The central militia bodies ceased to exist on December 2, 1917. On the ground, everything depended on the will of the new "masters of life." In many cities and districts, the militia of the Provisional Government was disbanded, while in others it was reorganized under the leadership of semi-literate political workers.
The legal basis for the organization of the Soviet militia was the resolution of the NKVD "On the workers' militia" issued on 28.10 (10.11). 17. This resolution did not provide for the organizational forms of the police apparatus. This was connected, first of all, with the views of the ruling elite on the state system. These views consisted in the fact that with the demolition of the old state machine, first of all, the army and the police were liquidated, and their functions were transferred to the armed people. This view existed for some time after the October Revolution. This idea received organizational and legal expression in the fact that the formation of the workers' militia took place, as a rule, on the basis of voluntariness, and only in some cases the formation took place on the basis of the service introduced by the Soviets.
Due to the fact that the formations of the workers' militia did not have a permanent staff, they were in the nature of mass amateur organizations. However, the real state of affairs has shown the unviability of such an approach to the organization of ATS. The party leadership at that time had a sober mind and sound memory. Already in March 1918, the Commissar of the NKVD raised the question of organizing the Soviet militia on a full-time basis before the Government. This issue was considered at a meeting of the Government, and the NKVD was asked to develop and submit a draft regulation on the Soviet militia.
On May 10, 1918, the NKVD collegium adopted the following order: "The police exist as a permanent staff of persons performing special duties, the organization of the police must be carried out independently of the Red Army, their functions must be strictly delineated."
On May 15, this order was sent by telegraph to all the governors of Russia. On June 5 of the same year, the draft Regulations on the People's Workers' and Peasants' Protection (police) were published. It clarified and deciphered the order of the NKVD, which we quoted. Then, the congress of chairmen of the provincial Soviets, which took place from 30.07. on 08/01/18 "recognized the need to create a Soviet workers' and peasants' militia."
On August 21, 1918, the Council of People's Commissars considered the draft Regulations on the Soviet militia. The Council of People's Commissars instructed the NKVD, together with the NKJ, to rework the draft into an instruction, adapting it (the instruction) to the performance of the direct duties of the police. And, finally, on October 21, 1918, the NKVD and the NKJ approved the Instruction on the organization of the Soviet worker-peasant militia. On October 15, 1918, this instruction was sent to the provincial and district police departments. She established the organizational and legal forms of the police for the entire Russian Federation. The central body of the Soviet militia became the Main Directorate of Militia. It carried out: general management of the activities of the Soviet police; publication of orders and instructions defining the technical and, of course, the political aspects of the work; supervision over the activities of the militia, etc.
For many years the holiday was called "Militia Day". After the entry into force of the new law "On Police" on March 1, 2011, the name of the holiday became obsolete. In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 13, 2011 No. 1348, the holiday became known as the "Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation."
Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation
History reference
The Day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is celebrated annually on November 10th. It is this number that was chosen to honor the profession that guards public order. Thanks to patrolmen on the roads, PPS nicknames in public places, operatives and investigators, constitutional calm is maintained in the country. The date was not chosen by chance, but became the receiver of the Soviet holiday "Militia Day".
Voentorg "Voenpro" joins the congratulations to the employees and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and also offers for this holiday.
On November 10, 1917, the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs of the RSFSR Rykov signed a decree "On the workers' militia". This day is considered the birthday of Soviet law enforcement agencies.
But the Day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies itself began to be celebrated only in 1962, and the official holiday became even 18 years later. Concert events began to be prepared for the celebrations, and especially distinguished employees were awarded departmental medals, distinctions, and prizes. In society, it was necessary to create a bright image of the Soviet policeman, who stands guard over order. Therefore, a lot of attention was paid to the preparation of the holiday.
In 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the holiday was forgotten, and it was restored only 20 years later. Although, despite the absence in the calendar, the Day of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia continued to be celebrated, and quite loudly. For example, since the early 2000s, festive concerts have been held at the State Palace in the Kremlin. So the government took care of honoring the power structures.
In connection with the reform of 2011, the Day of the formation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia was renamed the Day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The militia itself became the police, which caused a lot of discussion in society. But in the end, everyone got used to the new name quite quickly, and this issue was no longer understood. On April 5, 2016, another reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was carried out, which led to the reduction of 163 thousand employees and the establishment of the general staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 904871 specialists of all categories.
Part of the reduced was transferred to the newly formed Russian Guard. And the Federal Drug Control Service and the Federal Migration Service were transferred to the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
What traditions exist on the Day of the employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia?
The day of an employee of the internal affairs bodies of Russia has many of its own traditions, which must be observed. Honoring the police takes place in all cities, where they organize a festive program with the invitation of famous pop stars, theatrical performances, showing documentaries or feature films. An interesting fact: the cult Soviet film "The meeting place cannot be changed" was also released on November 10th.
Congratulations on the Day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies are heard from all representatives of the authorities. The most distinguished workers are awarded state and departmental awards. The presentation is held in front of the whole city, so that the population knows their heroes by sight. Concerts in large cities are necessarily broadcast on television, so everyone has the opportunity to watch the ceremony. After the official part, the concert continues.
Congratulations on the day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia are also awarded to veterans of law enforcement agencies who have devoted their entire lives to serving people. They are invited to the holidays as guests of honor and are awarded with commemorative awards. Such continuity shows the young that not only the police maintain order in the state, but the state will not forget about its workers.
Another obligatory event is the solemn laying of flowers at the monuments and memorials of the fallen security officials, who fulfilled their duty to the end and did not retreat from the occupied lines even under the threat of death. Approximate statistics say that on average the country annually loses about a hundred employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the line of duty. More than half of all cases are related to attacks by militants on representatives of law enforcement agencies.
How to congratulate loved ones on the day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
The day of the internal affairs officer in 2016 is coming very soon, so it's time to think about presents. Of course, it is pleasant to receive state awards, but it will be much more pleasant to realize that relatives have not forgotten about such a significant date and have prepared a surprise. You always want to know that there is a loving family that will support you in any life situation.
Many do not know what to give for the day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in order to definitely please the recipient. It is enough to visit any military store, where you can easily find interesting accessories with the symbols of the relevant department. Such goods are very popular, as they are of high quality and can serve for a very long time, each time reminding the owner of the donor. For most people, in difficult moments, it is these signs that help not to break.
Of course, the Military Pro also remembers the heroes of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Need not forget be sure that the 10th of November is the Day of the employee of the internal affairs bodies and congratulate everyone who stands between the underworld and the peace of mind of citizens. There is no doubt that every employee deserves the honors shown to him. Even despite the risk to their lives, every year hundreds of young men and women consciously choose to serve in the Ministry of Internal Affairs as their profession. Therefore, it is necessary to pay tribute to them and do everything possible to promote the image of a policeman in society associated with safety and security.
They can have practical value or just be souvenirs that can be put on the desktop. Enforcers have a good sense of humor, so something original will definitely give them positive emotions. In such a dangerous and difficult profession, it is impossible to live without fun moments that provide an opportunity to be distracted and think about something good.
Voenpro congratulates all employees of the internal affairs bodies of Russia on the holiday!
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