Vladivostok marked the day of the state Patriotic songs, sports attractions, yacht parade, dancing and беспроигрышными quizzes. The main state holiday of Russia came to us not so long ago, 21 years ago. Until he has deep historical roots, as, for example, the Victory Day or 1 may or Christmas. But the idea of independence, patriotism and pride for the country begin forming traditions. The fun was rather solemn: many владивостокцы came to the Embankment with the colors of Russian flags the flag. And almost all of the rooms faces the Sports harbour of creative collectives were of Patriotic character. Most of the artists chosen for their service songs praising the home country, Moscow and, of course, Vladivostok and its residents. For example, the chorus «Children of war» chose such compositions as «gold-domed Moscow», «You\’re my Russia» and other well-known and favorite of many songs. But his speech to the veterans started with optimistic and life-affirming songs: «the Main thing, guys, your hearts!». Yes, even with such a youthful vigor that they singing along all square. — Our choir there are five years, and to all participants has reached the age of 70 and more years — told Albina Antonova, Chairman of the public organization «Children of war». — We are pleased to speak before such a large audience. And the more often we settle in the city holidays, the better people will have the mood. We are ready to please the citizens in any day, we repertoire there, what is called for every taste. Arrived at the quay relax danced and we had great fun. And the joy they added quite doping in the form of alcoholic beverage drunk and brawlers June 12 non-existent. People were enjoying the concert and a leisurely stroll along the sea shore. Look at what it was, but the highlight of the concert was the intellectual quiz, where the citizens were asked to answer the six historical issues. Most intelligent inhabitants regional centre waited awards — gifts from the mayor of Vladivostok Igor Pushkarev. For residents also held an intellectual quiz, one of the winners of which was 7-year-old girl. — I often wander the streets, that\’s where I know the titles of all of the Embankments. My favorite Ship, it is always fresh air and a lot of beautiful ships, later told the interviewer. «In the» seven-year-old Alice Vasiliev, which became one of the winners of the intellectual quiz. — And the festival me today remembered. Liked how were dancing groups. In one of them dancing to my friends. — Indeed, today in the center of the city was very nice to be: the atmosphere is positive, people around smiling, — supported the conversation of her daughter\’s mother Yulia. «I\’m glad we went to this festival, got a boost of energy. Well and gift won, for a child is probably the most important. We are no prizes today not expecting, so the walk was with a pleasant surprise. In addition to the concert, Sports harbour city acted traditional hand-crafts fair «Town of masters». It was, roam and lovers of active leisure: in that day the citizens were able to try their luck at different sporting attractions follow the progress of the regatta. 
Yulia Kuzmina, the Vladivostok newspaper, photo: Vasily Fedorchenko