“Today, the personnel of the Navy clearly demonstrates to the whole world excellent maritime training and coherence of actions, successfully solves the tasks set to ensure the security of the state,” Shoigu emphasized.

The minister also congratulated the servicemen, workers of shipbuilding, ship repair enterprises, military units, scientific organizations and enterprises of the military-industrial complex on their professional holiday.

The Army General wished everyone involved in the holiday health, happiness and good spirits.

Earlier, the Zvezda TV channel informed that the Baltic Fleet held a dress rehearsal for the parade on the Day of the Russian Navy in Baltiysk.