Quite often a professional holiday becomes almost nationwide. For example, today almost every second citizen of Russia knows when the driver's day. If you do not already know, it's time to put this date in your personal calendar and congratulate all the familiar motorists on time. Given the number of cars on our roads, this is more than relevant.
What is the date of the driver's day in Russia?
In our country, this holiday is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of October. Accordingly, in 2013 this is October 27, and in 2014 - October 26. Introduced this holiday was still the government of the USSR in 1976. Mark it all people working in the field of vehicles, and many fans of traveling behind the wheel. Why did this date appear in the calendar more recently? It's simple: motor transport appeared in Russia only about 120 years ago. Today, many specialists work with machines. In our country it is the motorways that remain the only ways of communication with many remote settlements. Transport routes of this type are used universally - for transportation of people and various types of cargo.
The history of the Day of the driver and his celebration in our days
The Supreme Soviet of the USSR founded this holiday . In those days, in many regions, the population was notified in advance, when the driver's day is scheduled. Organized concerts and other celebrations for workers in the sphere. Often also some kind of congratulations and awards to professional transport workers were timed to this day. In our time, few enterprises celebrate this event at the corporate level. But it's never too late to revive this tradition. Today, drivers are attached even to any office, not to mention organizations specializing in the organization of freight or passenger traffic. If you know what day the driver is, you can organize a congratulation for employees from colleagues in advance or arrange a holiday with the management.
Home Drivers Day
Today, one personal car is in almost every family, and sometimes there are several. And this is an excellent occasion to celebrate one more holiday. At the same time you can choose any format: organize a party for friends or a festive family dinner, which will not be strangers. Now you know when the driver's day. But a new question arises: "Is it necessary to give something to those who often drive?" Professional and some special holidays do not involve lush, expensive presents. But you can afford to surprise the car enthusiast by giving him a thematic souvenir or an accessory for the car. If the means allow, and congratulate you are going to a close person, you can present a steering wheel or gear shift knob. It is desirable to choose such gifts together. If you can not consult, give preference only to those subjects that will definitely please the addressee. When the driver's day passes, do not forget to circle this day in the calendar for the next year. Let the celebration of such an unusual celebration become your good family tradition.