Every lover of carp, pike, crucian carp, salmon and other representatives of waterways knows that every year on the second Sunday of July, Fisherman's Day is celebrated. This is a professional holiday, which is approached with all responsibility. For a fisherman, the most important thing is a trophy, therefore, before the significant day, everyone is trying to catch a trophy specimen from the lake, river depths or the depths of the sea. For the first time, the holiday began to be celebrated back in the 20s of the 20th century, and it received official status on October 1, 1980.

history of the holiday

From time immemorial, man has turned his gaze to the sea, river, lake in the hope of finding a rich and long-term storehouse of food in the expanses of water. So gradually a special group of people - fishermen - was formed, who, first as an amateur, and eventually professionally, began to supply us with delicious fish.

The profession of a fisherman has always been necessary and in demand. And only at the beginning of the 20th century the idea appeared to celebrate a professional event on this occasion. It united the working spirit of workers in this field of activity, although it still unites and motivates to improve catch indicators. This is a great occasion for Fisherman's Day.

Summer is perfect for celebrating. In this season, fishermen can safely throw their tackle, because spawning is over and the fish are willingly caught on the hook. So it happened for several decades that the Fisherman's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of July. This applies not only to those who like to sit with a fishing rod on a weekend, but also to everyone who works in the fishing industry.

Every year, on the second Sunday of July, Russia celebrates a professional holiday - Fisherman's Day. The holiday was officially established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated October 1, 1980.

This is one of the most beloved and revered holidays in Taimyr. Traditionally, the "Fisherman's Day" in Taimyr is celebrated on a grand scale, considering it a professional holiday of local residents. Festive events have been going on in Taimyr for almost a month. The abundance of rivers and lakes allowed residents, strong in spirit and hardened by severe winters, to actively develop fishing, which for many centuries has been a traditional economic activity of the indigenous peoples of Taimyr.

As part of the holiday "Fisherman's Day" in all the settlements of Taimyr, a cultural program is annually held with the organization of national farmsteads, tasting of fish dishes, exhibitions of arts and crafts, as well as sports events.

But the main event of the holiday is the celebration of the best fishermen. The competition "The Best Taimyr Fisherman" is held annually, and representatives of the indigenous minorities of the North can take part in it. The competition is held in three nominations: Fisherman of the Year, Fishing Dynasty and Amateur Fisherman.

This year, 20 sites have been designated for the celebration. A series of festive events will be opened by the settlements of Potapovo, Volochanka and Ust-Avam of the municipal settlement “Urban Settlement of Dudinka”. Here Fisherman's Day will take place on July 8th. The events will end on July 22 in the settlements of Vorontsovo and Baikalovsk, Municipal Settlement Karaul, and Levinsky Sands, Municipal Settlement Dudinka.

Schedule of the celebration of "Fisherman's Day" in the settlements of the Taimyr municipal district in 2016

Every self-respecting fisherman, regardless of his main profession and occupation, knows when the holy day for every fisherman will come - Fisherman's Day 2016. Not only professional fishermen consider this holiday their own, but also everyone who likes to sit on the banks of a river or lake. who knows how the firewood crackles in the fire near the tent, who is not afraid of mosquito bites and cannot imagine his life without the excitement of a bite.

Since prehistoric times, one of the main types of food was fish, which was mainly caught by hand, jammed with heavy sticks, and bone harpoons were used. For a modern person, fishing is more of a pleasant pastime, one of the most popular hobbies on the planet, enjoyed by both sexes.
Fisherman's Day was included in the register of holidays and memorable dates not so long ago - in 1980, when the corresponding Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR was issued. Since then, this day has been celebrated every year, on the second Sunday in July. These hot days, in the midst of summer, are the best suited to celebrate such a wonderful event. At one time, the USSR held a leading position in the world in fish catching, had the largest fishing flotilla. In many cities located by the sea, the main activity of both men and women was professions, one way or another related to fishing.

First of all, Fisherman's Day is dedicated to those for whom fishing is a profession, employees of the fishing industry - those who raise fish, work in fish processing enterprises, inspectors for the protection of water resources, teachers and students of relevant educational institutions.

Knowing when we, in Russia, have a fisherman's day, the date and month is July 12, many avid fishermen plan their vacation in advance so that they can celebrate their vacation with their family or in a close circle of friends in nature, on the shore of a reservoir, away from the bustle of cities and the heat asphalt.

Those who do not manage to take a vacation during this time should not be discouraged. Indeed, in many Russian cities, especially those located on the shores of seas or large rivers, mass festivities will take place with obligatory organized competitions both among single fishermen and among fishing teams. Prizes are drawn in a large number of nominations, for example, for the smallest or largest specimen of fish, for the largest total weight of the catch.

After the end of the competition, as a rule, they begin to prepare a rich catch. An incredible number of fish dishes are being prepared - the fish is baked, fried, and fragrant fish soup is prepared according to original recipes. Everyone who is present at such a holiday does not go home hungry.

This holiday unites all people, regardless of whether they are real fishermen or prefer to deal with fish only after processing it in a pan. It is of interest to adults and children, everyone will like fun music, competitions, attractions.

When is Fisherman's Day in 2016, how many fishermen will celebrate the holiday, it is already known. It remains to wait for him. And on July 12, congratulations from relatives, friends and acquaintances will sound not only to avid fishermen who never part with their tackle, but also to people who do not spend much time in this activity.

On this day, the fisherman can be congratulated not only with warm words. There is a wide variety of different souvenirs and postcards on sale dedicated to this day. Also on this holiday, you can give a more significant gift - in the form of fishing tackle, a new spinning rod, a set of good baits.

Happy Fisherman's Day, you must definitely congratulate all your friends and acquaintances who have seen fish with their own eyes at least once in their life.

Fisherman's Day is a professional holiday for anglers. The festivities are attended by amateur fishermen and those for whom such an activity is a profession. The holiday is considered by the employees of the fish inspection, students and teachers of educational institutions specializing in water management. Their friends, relatives, acquaintances and close people also take part in the events.

In Russia, Fisherman's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in July. In 2019, the holiday falls on July 14 and is held at the official level 39 times.

The purpose of the holiday: to show the importance of fishing for the country's economy and to honor the work of fishermen.

Competitions for catching fish with the preparation of fish soup are timed to coincide with the celebration. Thematic programs and reports are broadcasted on television.

history of the holiday

The event at the official level was established in Soviet times. In 1980, the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 01.10.1980 No. 3018-X "On festive and memorable days" was adopted, which added the Fisherman's Day to the list of memorable dates. The document emphasized the importance of fishing and its impact on the country's economy. For many people, he was the only source of income. The tradition has been preserved in the Russian Federation as well.

Holiday traditions

Activities include field trips to water bodies and holding competitions to catch the inhabitants of the water depths. Contestants compete in the number of prey caught on the hook, its weight and size. The winners are awarded with valuable gifts, souvenirs, fishing rods or themed postcards.

Fisherman's Day 2019 is marked by festive feasts. Colleagues and amateurs gather on the banks of rivers, lakes and seas. They are joined by friends, relatives, close people. In the open air, dishes are cooked on fire, fish soup is boiled from the catch.

By tradition, congratulations, wishes of health and success are heard on this day. At the end of each toast, those present drink strong drinks. Fishermen discuss news, share experiences and tell stories from life, demonstrate tackle and talk about places where there is good bite.

Television often broadcasts programs about fishing rod masters. Fishing footage recorded in scenic locations is demonstrated. A memorable event is sometimes mentioned in the news.

The holiday is celebrated not only by professionals, whose tasks include the management and maintenance of fishing, but also by amateurs who regard the activity as a hobby at their leisure. In many localities of the Russian Federation, the date in honor of the fishermen is no less significant than the day of the city. Most countries have similar celebrations.

Quest for the day

Celebrate this holiday by the pond. Gather family members and friends who are into fishing. Don't forget to cook the traditional dish - fish soup.

• The classic Russian fish soup is cooked from three or four types of fish. Most often, pike perch, perch, ruff and whitefish are used to prepare this dish.
• Another common fish dish in Russia is kalya - a thick soup with spices and a dense broth. Its main ingredients are fish, caviar, beets, cucumbers and cucumber pickle. In the XIII-XVIII centuries, kalya was a festive dish, and the masters of its preparation were called kalischiki.
• The largest fish caught with a line was the man-eating white shark. Its weight was 1.2 tons, and its length was 5.13 meters. This catch went to Clive Green from Australia on April 26, 1976.
• The world's first amateur angling club was established in Great Britain in 1829 and was called the Elem Fishing Club.
• Residents of some African countries go fishing with a shovel, with the help of which the protopter is digging fish. With the onset of drought, when the water bodies dry up, these fish burrow into the ground and hibernate. They can be in this state for about 4 years.

Toast

“Happy Fisherman's Day and I want to wish you both from the shore and from the boat to catch a large fish, and in business, and in your own interests to have indispensable success, and in sunny and cloudy weather to remain a happy person.”

“We would like to congratulate all fishermen - professionals, amateurs, all who love fishing, who enjoy and enjoy this activity! We wish you that the weather is always good every time you go fishing, so that large fish go to the hook by themselves, swim into your nets! In addition, we wish that only your beloved friends and kind people surrounded you while fishing! Let every fishing trip be a real holiday for you: with fun, in a good mood, and most importantly - with a good catch! "

“Everyone whose heart flutters, and whose soul is in awe even just from the mention of fishing, who is looking forward to the weekend and neither light nor dawn, gently hugging spinning rods and tackle on the go, rushes to meet nature, congratulations on a wonderful holiday - Fisherman's Day "!

Gifts

Fishing gear. Fishing tackle will be a great gift that will delight the fisherman. Before choosing such a present, it is better to ask the hero of the occasion what he lacks in the fishing arsenal.

Tackle case.A special case for storing fishing tackle will serve as a practical present that will allow you to conveniently carry the necessary accessories for fishing and keep them in order.

Gift Certificate.A gift certificate to a specialized store will allow the fisherman to choose a present for himself.

Contests

Best Fishing Joke
All guests of the holiday can take part in the competition. The presenter offers to tell an anecdote about fishing or a fishing bike from his life. The best storyteller wins.

Spearfishing
Participants of the competition are given props - masks, snorkels, fins for diving. Putting on the equipment, the contestants stand on the start line. At the command of the leader, they must run a given distance. The winner is the participant who reaches the finish line faster.

Who is the first to catch the fish
For the competition, you need to prepare a dense thread or rope 5-7 meters long, in the middle of which a toy in the form of a fish is attached. At the ends of the rope there are two participants. They are given a pencil. At the command of the presenter, they begin to wind the thread around the pencil. The winner is the participant who gets to the fish first.

About the profession

Catching the inhabitants of the sea and river depths is not only a form of leisure, but also a trade. Fishery specialists provide the state economy with budget revenues. It is replenished as a result of international and domestic trade in products caught in the depths of the waters. Fishermen often work in the navy, which is engaged in the industrial production of the inhabitants of the seas and oceans. It involves the use of means of mechanization in the form of various equipment and radar equipment.

The current level of development of the industry requires significant training, including in the field of compliance with regulations. Depending on the position held, it is necessary to have a certain store of knowledge and skills that are acquired in the process of work or preliminary training. A profession that requires the conduct of activities in the vast seas and oceans is classified as hazardous to life and health.

This holiday in other countries

In Ukraine, like Russia, Fisherman's Day is held at the state level on the second Sunday of July. This holiday is also celebrated in the countries of the former USSR, but it has an unofficial status.

Yearly on the second Sunday in July all fishermen celebrate their professional holiday. This day began to be celebrated back in Soviet times. On November 1, 1968, it was approved by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

At the same time with Happy fisherman in Russia on the second Sunday in July employees of postal companies celebrate their professional holiday, this is the Day of Russian Post.

When is Fisherman's Day in 2016:

In Soviet times, fishing was actively developing, most of the population was engaged in this fishery. This was the reason for the appearance of this holiday date.

On the basis of amateur fishing, brigades of fishermen compete on this day. Fishermen try to make the biggest catch, catch the biggest fish, and so on. Undoubtedly, on this day, all lovers of regular and underwater fishing necessarily come to various reservoirs in order to simply relax and enjoy this activity.

And in the coastal cities, in particular in Murmansk, Kaliningrad, Astrakhan, where there are a large number of fishing farms and enterprises, this holiday has received the scale of a family, national.

On this day, one can congratulate not only people for whom fishing has become a profession, but also all those for whom fishing is a hobby or hobby.

When Fisherman's Day is celebrated in Ukraine:

As in Russia, in modern Ukraine at the state level, the Day of Fishery Workers was approved on the same date - on the second Sunday in July... The most large-scale holiday is celebrated in Kerch.