On Sunday, Russia celebrated the 320th anniversary of its Navy whose glorious history dates back to the reign of Peter the Great. Russia's first ever ship was built in the town of Voronezh. Today, Navy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of July. Dozens of warships, submarines, aircraft and troops were deployed across Russia to celebrate the country's naval victories.
Russian marines parade during the Navy Day celebrations in Sevastopol, Crimea.
Amphibious vehicles drive in formation as the large landing ship Caesar Kunikov fires missiles during the Navy Day celebrations in Sevastopol, Crimea.
Seagulls fly as warships fire anti-missile ordnance during the Navy Day celebration in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia.
Servicemen march during the Navy Day celebration.
A sailor salutes as he stands on the Kuzbass nuclear submarine during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia.
Russian amphibious vehicles drive in formation during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia.
Russian warships sail past exploding anti-missile ordnance during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia.
Vladivostok presents a night firework during the Navy Day celebration.
Rescue motor boats patrol during Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok.
The Admiral Panteleyev large landing ship, known as a Russian destroyer, was present during Navy Day fireworks in Russia.
A parachute performance during Russian Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok.
Russian warships fire during Navy Day celebrations in Sevastopol, Crimea.
Concert of the Mariinski Theater, conducted by Valery Gergiev, performs on the deck of the Varyag cruiser to celebrate Navy Day.
Pacific Fleet ships fire during the Navy Day celebration.
Russian Marines demonstrate their skills during the celebration of Russia's Navy Day in Sevastopol.
Russian Pacific Fleet submarines move during Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok.
Russian servicemen play the trumpet while celebrating Russian Navy Day in Sevastopol.
