Driver's Day in the Russian Federation. When is the day of road transport workers? Who celebrates Motorist Day

The road is a kind of symbol of endless movement. Because it is roads that can connect us with our loved ones, show us the world and let us enjoy the feeling of complete freedom. A road is an integral attribute of any state. On the roads different countries Most of the world's population drives every day, so the idea of ​​creating such a professional holiday as Motorist Day did not arise by chance.

The history of the holiday Motorist Day

Every year the total number of cars, trolleybuses and buses increases at tremendous speed. And all because the car has become an integral part of our lives. Thanks to the car, we have the opportunity to travel, covering long distances and getting to the most hidden corners of our planet. But if you look into the very depths of the history of the emergence of road transport and Motorist Day, you can find out that over the course of many years the car gradually integrated into human life:

• In 1885, the first test of a homemade car took place;
• The first automobile competitions took place in 1894;
• And already in 1903, the first automobile company, known throughout the world and now Ford Motor, was founded.

At present, no one can even begin to calculate the scale of the automotive industry in terms of the number of products produced, even with a small degree of certainty. Although, according to some researchers, every inhabitant of the planet has, on average, one car in his lifetime.

The creation of such a holiday as Motorist Day is a kind of expression of popular respect and recognition. Why is that? Because the driver is often responsible for life large quantity people, and not just for the delivery of various goods.

The history of the emergence of Motorist Day goes back to October 1, 1980. When the Supreme Soviet of the USSR adopted a decree called “On Holidays and Memorable Dates,” according to which Soviet Motorist Day was celebrated on the last Sunday of October. In Ukraine, they decided to make this holiday common for both drivers and road workers. And in 1993, Leonid Kravchuk signed a decree establishing such a holiday as Motorist and Road Worker Day.

Traditions of Motorist Day

Thanks to the rapid development of the automotive industry, the demand for automotive-related professions is significantly increasing. Driver is one of the most common and widespread professions. Accordingly, this holiday cannot be called an unpopular holiday.

And yet, Motorist and Road Worker Day is a holiday that is dedicated not only to motorists and drivers, it is also a holiday of all workers and employees who dedicated their lives to the road and motor transport.

If we talk about the celebration traditions that this day has for the road workers of Ukraine. First of all, it is worth saying that it is most actively celebrated various organizations, clubs and movements of car enthusiasts, as well as various organizations whose professional activities are at least somehow related to the car. As part of Motorist Day, concerts are organized, bonuses and incentives are given out, etc. And, of course, what driver on Motorist Day would not deny himself the pleasure of drinking a glass to the health of his work colleagues.

Date in 2019: October 27th, Sunday.

Every day, millions of cars rush to do human business. Cars are carrying cargo, dangerous and ordinary, rushing to deliver a doctor to a patient, and workers to their cozy offices or noisy factories. And the drivers tirelessly turn their wheels - people whose lives have become roads, where they feel like real heroes. Don't forget to congratulate drivers at the end of October, on Sunday, when Driver's Day is celebrated in Russia and other countries.

How does the morning begin? From the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves? Or maybe from the music of streams and wind songs? A resident of a metropolis can only dream of such an idyll. The daily roar of engines and screams of horns, the roar of traffic and the squeal of brakes - this is the usual soundtrack of modern cities. Our streets are simply filled with traffic. And even in the outback, all signs of civilization break through the pristine silence. After all, human activity has long become dependent on cars. As the number of vehicles increases, the number of drivers, professional and amateur, also increases. And they will all celebrate Motorist Day at the end of October.

Who celebrates the holiday?

The profession of a driver, which has become familiar and commonplace for us, was literally a rarity a century and a half ago. After all, if you look at it, the invention that turned the entire economy of the planet upside down was brought to life by historical standards not so long ago.

And it all started with the most global invention of humanity - an ordinary wheel. The wheel, which symbolizes infinity, and the desire for movement, that is, life.

For a long time, people were satisfied with transport in the form of carts, carts, and carriages, where an ordinary horse remained the traction force. But the constant desire for speed became the impetus for the invention of the internal combustion engine, which became the predetermining factor in the development of the future automotive industry.

And already in the 19th century, townspeople were frightened and surprised by eccentric carriages that moved through the streets without a horse. Unlike other unusual solutions of designers, which often meet staunch resistance from society, this particular invention was destined to become key in the future fate of all mankind.

Up to a certain point, private transportation was truly a luxury. And the purpose of the vehicles was exclusively related to the transportation of important cargo and high-ranking personalities. Cars have found their place in the military, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The high-speed movement of goods, information, and people has had an incredible impact on the development of the economy.

Of course, a car is not a carriage, and it does not need a horse. But to operate such a unique machine you still need a person. The first drivers were enthusiasts, full of curiosity and even heroism.

In the future, even women sit behind the wheel, surprising with their stamina and hard work behind the wheel.

Drivers played an important role in the fight against fascism. They heroically scurried around in their trucks or cars under a hail of bullets, delivering ammunition or important dispatches. How many wounded did they save by transporting soldiers from the battlefield? How many lives were saved by delivering vital products to besieged cities.

It was thanks to the selfless work of the drivers that unique cultural values ​​and equipment from industrial enterprises that were evacuated to quieter regions were preserved.

The post-war years were associated with the restoration of industry, residential facilities, roads, communications, and transport and, definitely, drivers were needed everywhere.

Every year the number of transport increases significantly. The modern economy places high demands on the speed of cargo movement, logistics, and industrial support.

Freight and passenger transportation have become a separate sector of the economy with its own characteristics, requirements and laws. People involved in driving transport are the first contenders for congratulations on professional holiday driver After all, every driver’s day, when it snows or rains, the sun bakes or the heat dries up, passes behind the steering wheel, and kilometers of unfamiliar roads, beautiful fields and native forests, or familiar and familiar streets, stops and houses flash before his eyes.

On Motorist Day 2019, congratulations are also expected from people whose work is related to the creation, maintenance, and repair of cars. After all, it is thanks to their work and knowledge of their business that modern cars run on the roads at enormous speeds, without threatening the lives of passengers and pedestrians.

And, of course, all lovers, which probably include every second resident of cities and fifth rural areas, will not forget to raise their glasses on Driver’s Day in 2019 - on what date, he’ll tell you holiday calendar and the history of the celebration.

history of the holiday

Despite the relative youth of the profession, the Motorist Day holiday itself has quite interesting story. Many sources report that the holiday takes its historical roots in the year 80. Such information can be found on many resources.

But in fact, for the first time they started talking about the importance of driving at the state level back in the USSR in the 70s.

The prerequisite was an appeal from workers, which focused attention on the absence of a corresponding holiday. And the decision was made. The Presidium of the Supreme Council established a holiday date in December 1976. The first name of the driver's day sounded like “Day of Road Transport Workers.”

The holiday really only applied to people whose work was involved in the automotive sector, no matter whether it was cargo or passenger. Amateurs did not celebrate this professional holiday. The idea was quickly picked up by both business leaders and the drivers themselves. Journalists, printing enterprises and even the post office did not lag behind. Markings about the new holiday appeared in all calendars, diaries and even on envelopes.

And directly in 1980, the holiday was renamed and received the more familiar name Motorist Day. The basis for such changes was the Decree signed in October 1980, which regulates most holidays and memorable dates. But the day of celebration remained unchanged - the last Sunday in October.

With the collapse of the Union, the dates of many holidays changed. In each new country their own laws and decrees were adopted, on the basis of which new ones were established and old ones were transferred. Interestingly, the driver’s professional holiday in most post-Soviet countries has remained unchanged regarding the date of celebration. But the names can be found completely different. When Motorist Day will be celebrated in 2019, on what date, depends on the country.

Thus, Motorist Day in Russia is divided into more specialized holidays, which are celebrated by people of different professions. The “Day of Road and Urban Transport Workers” itself was established in 2012, but the date of celebration remains the same. and moved in 2000 to the third Sunday. In this way, the holidays of the drivers themselves and the people responsible for the condition and maintenance of the roads were divided. Born in 2000 new holiday concerning drivers. The initiator was the Ministry of Defense. It is customary to congratulate all military drivers on May 29th. The date is associated with a historical event - the formation of the first automobile company in 1910.

In Ukraine, the holiday is preserved under the name “Day of Motorists and Road Workers,” which is confirmed by the Decree of the first President Kravchuk, which was signed in 1993, on October 13. The date of the driving day also remains unchanged - the last Sunday in October. But what will happen in the future with pro-Soviet holidays in the country is unknown, and perhaps drivers will get used to the new date.

Belarus also did not come up with new dates and holidays. A presidential decree established the Motorist Day holiday in October 1995 with an unchanged name and date.

But in Kazakhstan they refuse the classic driver's holiday. Instead, Transport Workers Day was established in 1998 by Presidential Decree. Festive events dedicated to transport workers take place not in October, but in August, on the first Sunday.

About the driver's profession

A driver is an interesting, but at the same time very responsible profession. Similar kind professional activity is in great demand today. Despite the emergence of new, faster modes of transport, road transport still remains relevant and in demand. People of this profession work in public, private, departmental organizations and enterprises.

Their responsibilities include not only managing passenger or cargo, special or departmental transport, but also responsibility for the technical condition of transport.

It is the driver who is obliged to make an emergency decision in order to avoid dangerous and emergency situations on the road. He must know the structure of the car well and, if necessary, repair any breakdowns that occur along the way.

Depending on the specifics and type of activity of the organization where the driver works, he can additionally play the role of a security guard, bodyguard, forwarder, loader, courier, taxi driver, international agent. Of course, the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo, as well as the comfort and safety of passengers.

Undoubtedly, it is impossible to become a driver without having a driving license of a certain category. But this is not enough. A professional knows the rules perfectly traffic, improves his qualifications and constantly gets acquainted with updates legislative framework concerning his work.

Driving a car is not that difficult, and almost every second person in the street has similar skills. But not everyone can become a good driver. A person who decides to devote his life to such a business must be prepared for long hours of travel without rest, for the monotony of long trips, for the nervous strain associated with driving on roads filled with traffic, and for working in uncomfortable conditions.

Congratulations to the drivers

Today is your holiday, driver. And we say thank you for your responsibility and endurance, for your attention and patience. May your roads be smooth and without sharp turns, may your dear car not let you down when in a hurry, may your eyes not get tired of monotony, and may your heart always be happy with a good mood.

For those who are much more comfortable on four wheels than on their own two, we say congratulations. We wish the driver a variety of everyday life and good rest, good health and fortitude. And don’t forget to raise a glass if there is no road and a priceless car waiting for you tomorrow.

I know he doesn't see the point

Without your own steering wheel.

Therefore, on motorist day

I will congratulate him.

And don't let him be scared

Potholes, mud and ice.

And his eyes shine

From speed to takeoff.

The kilometer will show the counter,

The navigator will show the way.

Rest assured, trucker,

Your family is waiting for you on holiday.

May your angel help you

Always work safely

Let it not touch you

No sadness, no sadness, no trouble.

“The Day of Road Transport Workers first appeared by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on January 15, 1976. It was celebrated annually every last Sunday of October until 1996, when the holiday of road transport workers was combined with the Day of Road Workers. Thus, on the last Sunday of October every year "Day of Road Transport and Road Workers" has already been celebrated." (from the site)

« Motorist Day"is a professional holiday for road transport workers, which is celebrated in the Russian Federation annually on the last Sunday of October.

"The history of this professional holiday begins on October 1, 1980, when the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics issued Decree N 3018-X" About holidays and memorable days ”, which, among other things, ordered the establishment of “Motorist Day” in the USSR on the last Sunday in October (which was better known as “ Driver's Day"). On November 1, 1988, the USSR Supreme Council issued another Decree N 9724-XI “ On amendments to the legislation of the USSR on holidays and memorial days"However, the changes made did not affect this holiday in any way." (Wikipedia)

"Day of Automotive and Urban Passenger Transport Workers" (established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 25, 2012 No. 897) and is celebrated everywhere on the last Sunday of October."

On the last Sunday of October, Motorist Day is celebrated in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Modern life is characterized by speed, you need to keep up with everything and not be late! In urban life, this is only possible thanks to the availability of transport, which allows for rapid travel. without any special physical effort .

Our comment:

This often leads, unfortunately, to many diseases caused by, so we advise moderation in everything, then there will be less traffic jams.

Motorists - amateurs and drivers - professionals - treat their “iron horses” with reverence and take care of them like family members! Cars need care and repair.

Our comment:

Therefore, sometimes they forget that there is another life outside the car. Without fanaticism. And it’s better to have affordable service stations for everyone, then there will be fewer accidents, more time, and safety, but for now this is just a dream.

If there is a profession, then there must be a holiday!

Our comment:

It is important that it does not end tragically. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon yet, especially since the holiday falls just at the beginning of the ice season, and it often becomes “the day of the tinsmith,” or even worse. Don't forget that in the Russian Federation A huge number of people are killed and injured on the roads every year. This is hundreds of thousands for a variety of reasons, and you should always remember this when you get behind the wheel. Therefore, before celebrating motorist day, it is worth noting.

We all want safety for ourselves and our loved ones.

This public recognition, of course, is not surprising, because roads connect cities and villages, and drivers are direct participants in the movement, and without them, cars simply won’t move! Without motor transport, the economy cannot survive, because there are roads and country roads everywhere, even in places where there will never be trams and trolleybuses, where electric trains and trains do not go, and, of course, airplanes do not fly!

On this holiday, we congratulate all those involved in the work of road transport. Our most good wishes for drivers, auto mechanics, engineers, designers, testers, automakers and car service workers. Congratulations to motorists - fans and teachers of driving schools and those who work as dispatchers and organize transport transportation. Congratulations to all employees of trolleybus depots and bus depots, all taxi drivers and truck drivers, ambulance drivers and employees of a wide variety of automobile services in many sectors of the economy.

We wish everyone who is friendly with road transport safe traffic, serviceable cars, excellent roads and wonderful travel companions! Let the car be a reliable assistant and never let its owner down!

Our comment:

And attentive pedestrians, high-quality roads, fair traffic inspectors, adequate road signs, competent city logistics who know how to develop optimal traffic patterns in existing conditions and create new ones (if there are such, and if not, then let new road networks and regulations appear for)

Good luck, positivity and a safe journey! Happy Motorist Day!" (from the site)

The Day of Road Transport Workers first appeared by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on January 15, 1976. It was celebrated annually every last Sunday of October until 1996, when the holiday of road transport workers was combined with the day of road workers. Thus, on the last Sunday of October, the “Day of Road Transport and Road Workers” was celebrated annually.

In 2000, the holiday was separated again, moving Road Workers Day to the third Sunday in October.

Since 2012, the holiday, celebrated on the last Sunday in October, has been divided between motorists and city public transport employees. Since then, the Day of the Automobile and Urban Passenger Transport Worker appeared, which is a professional holiday of all urban transport drivers, heads of passenger and motor transport enterprises, engineering and technical workers and employees, as well as transport teachers. educational institutions and scientists in the relevant field.

Russian public transport

Road transport on the territory of Russia has a special role, since it connects the country along main roads and ensures transport accessibility to the most remote regions. Daily transport mobility of 2/3 of the Russian population is ensured with the help of such urban public transport as trolleybus, bus, metro, tram, light rail, electric trains, monorails and so on.

All public passenger transport is essential element systems that allow daily functioning a huge number of people.

In the fall of 2011, according to a representative of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, Russian road transport reached 60% of passenger traffic in the country and 55% of freight traffic. More than 3 million people and 39 million vehicles from Russian state parks work in this sector - which is 33 million cars, 900 thousand buses and 3.5 million trucks. In cities, passengers travel using seven subways (6.3 thousand cars) and more than 20 thousand trams. This allows public transport to provide approximately 85% of household and work trips of the population in suburban and urban traffic.

Modern life cannot be imagined without road transport. Wherever a person is, machines, dough are connected with his life. It goes without saying that many people celebrate Motorist Day. Although this holiday is considered professional, it is popular among those who constantly hold the steering wheel in their hand.

Motorist Day has become such a part of our lives that it seems to exist forever. However, this is a fairly young holiday. He is a little over 30 years old. But, despite the short period of existence of the holiday, many argue when and to whom to celebrate it. There is also controversy over its official name.

A short excursion into the history of the holiday

The car has become our indispensable means of transportation. Humanity is grateful to its creators. More than a century has passed since Henry Ford's first car. The primitive passenger cars created earlier have become modern cars with automatic programmed transmission functions.

Russia began producing a series of the first automatic cars in 1908. Serial production of cars was opened at the Russian-Baltic Plant. The cars produced were very reliable. They immediately became winners in long-distance speed.

The legendary Victory appeared in 1946. After the Great Patriotic War New automobile factories appeared in the USSR. They began to play a major role in economic development.

For 35 years now, we will be celebrating everyone’s favorite Motorist Day. During the USSR this holiday date Everyone whose work involved machines was waiting. It was celebrated not only by drivers, but also by all road workers.

A decree was issued that since 1980, all motorists will celebrate their professional holiday on the last Sunday of October. This date was officially called Motorist Day. And among the people, the holiday received its simple name - Driver’s Day. Two names have taken root among the people. After all, the driver’s profession is closely related to cars.

When the Soviet Union collapsed, many states did not want to celebrate Soviet holidays. Some countries have moved some dates. This also affected Motorist Day. It was left only in three states of the former USSR - the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Belarus. Each of these countries has its own special holiday dates.

When is Driver's Day celebrated?

It would seem that being a driver is an ordinary profession. She doesn't stand out among others. But it’s hard to imagine our life without them. They lead us into the future along with the development of scientific and technological progress.

All motorists traditionally celebrate their professional holiday on the last Sunday of October. The date is the same for residents of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. This year, drivers will celebrate their holiday on October 26.

And this wonderful day appeared back in October 1980. It was established by the USSR. Having disintegrated, the countries gained independence, but Motorist Day united them.

Who celebrates Motorist Day?

On Motorist Day, not only drivers who drive cars join in the celebration of their professional day. This includes maintenance and technical workers. On this day, it is necessary to congratulate those who manage transport enterprises.

We owe the appearance of Motorist Day to Henry Ford. It was he who first invented this type of passenger transport. All of humanity is grateful to him for such a useful invention.

Modern cars have changed a lot. It is difficult to distinguish them from those that were in the old days. But without cars our life seems incomplete. They squeezed tightly into her.

The professional holiday of drivers deserves attention among all workers who work for the benefit of road transport. Thanks to them, the state's economy develops. Motorist Day unites all residents of Russia. It is to them that we owe the unification of the world thanks to roads. Difficult paths lead us to loved ones and loved ones. Hundreds of kilometers of roads unite many settlements, representatives of different races, nationalities and peoples.

On this wonderful holiday, one cannot fail to mention the drivers who worked for the good of the Motherland during the war of 1941-1945. Risking their own lives, they brought ammunition and saved the victims. Under cannon fire, they tried to remove vulnerable sections of the population from cities that were under blockade. These people didn’t sleep a wink at night to keep us alive. Now we are in no danger thanks to the valiant work of the front-line drivers. They played an important role in ending the bloody war.

Traditions of celebrating Motorist Day

The professional holiday of motorists cannot boast of a rich history. However, there are certain traditions that people have been observing for many years. On Driver's Day, it is customary to publicly congratulate those whose lives are directly connected with the car. All road transport workers are congratulated by managers, politicians, and local officials. It has become a good tradition to organize and show car exhibitions and introduce people to cars. On this day, presentations are made introducing cars, their structure and operating principles. This day is so interesting that even girls begin to be interested in cars. At the initiative of some Russian cities, races are held on this day.

On Driver's Day, motorists expect a loyal attitude from state traffic inspectors. Traffic police officers on this day are very lenient and will not find fault with little things. Carrying out their duties on the road, they congratulate all motorists on their professional holiday. Then fines are issued if there are grounds for this.

On the last Sunday of October, all motorists celebrate Driver's Day. At the same time, they love to gather in groups and have fun in the company of other car enthusiasts. The ceremonial part of the holiday is usually very spectacular.

Motorist Day is a great holiday. It can be celebrated by everyone who once held a steering wheel in their hands. If you have covered a distance of a couple of meters, then you can safely be called a driver. Motorists do not part with their faithful friend even on this significant day.

Features of the Russian holiday

The Russian government has come to the conclusion that there is a big difference between motorists and those who work on the roads. These are representatives different categories. In most cases, road workers are not involved in driving vehicles. Therefore, in order to eliminate all disputes and disagreements between representatives of the two industries, the Russian legislature created two different equal holidays. One of them is Motorist Day, and the second is Road Worker Day. Ukraine and Belarus celebrate them on the same day, but the President of the Russian Federation decided not to merge the two holidays into one. He issued a decree stating that Road Worker's Day will be held annually every third Sunday in October. The decree came into force in March 2000.

Nowadays, Motorist Day no longer carries the original meaning that was originally put into it. Now all car owners have joined the celebration. However, we should not forget that on this day we must express gratitude to everyone who works in the automotive industry. Without their painstaking work, our life would be devoid of convenience. It’s hard to even imagine what we would do without motorists.