Day of the victory of the Russian fleet over the Turkish fleet in the Battle of Chesme
July 7, Sunday
Every year on July 7, Russia celebrates the Day of Military Glory of Russia - Russian Victory Day fleet over the Turkish fleet in the battle of Chesme in 1770. The Chesme battle took place on June 24-26 (July 5-7) in 1770 in the Chesme Bay on the west coast of Turkey.