Holidays of Russia - Day of Economic Service of the Internal Affairs Bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

A special unit is responsible for supplying the Russian police with weapons, uniforms, food and vehicles Its introduction includes the material and technical base of the internal affairs bodies The economic department, an analogue of the service in modern Russia, appeared in the Commandant’s Office of the Revolutionary Guard of Petrograd on July 18, 1918 The unit was responsible for supplying law enforcement agencies with office supplies, weapons, transport, and was responsible for lighting and heating the buildings where the Red Guards were located The date of the creation of the Commandant's Office and the economic department, based on the results of the October Revolution and the decision of the Petrograd Soviet of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies, became a holiday The celebration appeared on the calendar by decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs B Gryzlov Since 2001, July 18 has been celebrated as the Day of Economic Service of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation However, this holiday is not the only one established in honor of the unit The Decree of Alexander I on the formation of the State Economy Expedition under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire has been preserved in the historical annals The document was published on July 18, 1803 (July 30, new style) This date marks the Day of Economic Support Units of Internal Affairs Bodies The holiday is celebrated annually on the basis of Order No 397 of V Kolokoltsev dated June 19, 2017 Both celebrations were established with the aim of increasing the experience accumulated by the service, preserving historical traditions, increasing the role and significance of the logistics and economic support units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs The professionalism of employees and the responsible performance of their duties affects the combat readiness of the Department of Internal Affairs and other units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs The mobility of police personnel and the speed of response to offenses depend on the condition of traffic police, police and temporary detention vehicles, and whether they are equipped with radio stations, navigation of the GLONASS satellite system, video surveillance systems and emergency equipment On July 18, congratulations are given to those involved in production, economic, logistical, social, welfare and motor transport support for the Department of Internal Affairs On this day, current employees and veterans of the service are presented with memorable awards, certificates and prizes The federal government agency is in charge of supplying police officers with uniforms and weapons, equipping them with the latest technology and repairing vehicles On July 18, professionals receive words of gratitude from management and colleagues, who pay tribute to the importance of fulfilling the tasks assigned to the economic service of the Department of Internal Affairs