The anniversary of the rehabilitation of the Cossacks is celebrated in the Kuban

The law of the RSFSR "On the rehabilitation of repressed peoples" was adopted on April 26, 1991. This day is of particular importance for the Kuban Cossacks, because they have the opportunity to return to their way of life, with its traditions and culture. Cossacks are an integral part of our society, they are always at the forefront, in the service of the state. Even now, in difficult conditions, the Cossacks remain at their posts - at the state borders, as part of mobile detachments, together with representatives of law and order, they monitor security and compliance with quarantine measures. Today, the Kuban Cossack army of the Starominsk region has 670 people. 18 people are serving. 

The system of Cossack education of the district includes 2 schools and a kindergarten, as well as 9 classes and groups of Cossack orientation with a total number of more than 300 people. The ataman of the district Cossack society is the military foreman Vladimir Vasilyevich Gorb. - On the eve of our main holiday, I wish everyone a peaceful sky, health and strengthening of primordial traditions. Let's not forget the main thing - the strength of every nation is in unity! Confessor of the Starominsk Cossacks Father Alexander sincerely wished all the Cossacks of the region: Remember your history and draw the right conclusions. A Cossack without faith is not a Cossack, this must be adhered to. The ataman of the village Cossack society, Nikolai Nikolaevich Kostenko, told what he had to start with at first: – Cossacks for me is life. When the law on our rehabilitation came out, they immediately began to act in the direction of restoring everything that had been lost during the years of Soviet power. It was very hard at times. Many did not understand why this was necessary, they called it “mummers”. The whole way of life, all the traditions of the people were destroyed and eradicated over the years. Our task is to revive and pass on to children the traditions, lifestyle and spiritual values ​​of the Kuban Cossacks. So that our children honor their parents, protect their Motherland and love their Motherland. The Chief of Staff Igor Alexandrovich Kalinin spoke in more detail about the activities of the Cossack society. - For thirty years of active work on the restoration of the Cossacks, a lot has been done, and even more remains to be done. In recent years, many difficulties have arisen, not all plans have been implemented, although we have made a big breakthrough and achievements in the education of young people. Two schools with Cossack education have appeared in the district, I would like more, but so far it is not always possible to achieve the approval of parents, although, if we talk about children, they are willing to meet and attend training camps and competitions with pleasure, there are many interested young people and in military-patriotic clubs. The Union of Cossack Youth has been created in the region, we have organized a branch of the Union on the basis of Cossack schools, classes and groups of Cossack orientation. There are more than 500 of them in total. - What exactly are you trying to recover? - First of all, to restore the patriotism of young people, which is not in the word itself, but in concrete deeds. Such as volunteering, helping and supporting loved ones, restoring spiritual values ​​and family life. Men have become more passive than women - this is not right. Before, in Cossack families, the way of life and way of life was clearly spelled out by time. The woman was the guardian of the house and family, the entire household lay on her shoulders, and it was not worth it for her to wave a saber on the battlefield. A woman must be loved, protected and carried in her arms, but a man is a protector, he must defend the honor, the Fatherland and be the main support and breadwinner, the core of the family. The Cossack, by his Orthodox faith and conviction, is first of all a master on earth. It is these moral guidelines that I want to restore and instill in young people. - What are the main tasks of the Cossacks these days? - Now it is important to work with the provision of humanitarian aid. We provided first aid to children and women who were evacuated from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Funds were allocated by the district Cossack society, they were used to purchase goods for refugees. Help was sent to Rostov-on-Don. Now an action of humanitarian aid is being organized for our troops involved in a special operation. Schools and military-patriotic clubs have collected everything the soldiers need. The guys wrote letters to soldiers in military hospitals and in the war zone. Warm words of children will be a good spiritual support for them.

Cossacks of the Krasnoarmeisky district celebrate the 31st anniversary of the rehabilitation of the Kuban Cossacks The law "On the rehabilitation of repressed peoples", including the Cossacks, was adopted on April 26, 1991

A prayer service for the Kuban Cossack army was held in Krasnodar

Cossacks of the Yekaterinodar District Cossack Society took part in a combined-arms prayer service on the square in front of the Cathedral of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky, a prayer service of the Kuban Cossack Army was held, dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the rehabilitation of the repressed peoples, in which about 2 thousand Cossacks of the historical departments of the Kuban Cossack Army, including the Cossacks of the Kuban capital, took part. “The law became not only the starting point for the revival of the Russian and Kuban Cossacks, but also allowed us to once again be openly proud of the glory of our great-grandfathers, as well as to revive the Cossack way of life on the territory of the Krasnodar Territory. During this time, the Kuban Cossack army restored the historical departments, strengthened and became the largest registered Cossack army in the country, with a population of over 57 thousand Cossacks, - said the vice-governor, ataman of the troops Alexander Vlasov. Member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Senator from the Krasnodar Territory Vladimir Beketov and First Deputy Ataman of the All-Russian Cossack Society Konstantin Perenizhko took part in the combined-arms prayer service on the square in front of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. As well as cadets of the Cossack corps, representatives of the power structures of the region, the clergy. The Divine Liturgy was officiated by Metropolitan Gregory of Ekaterinodar and Kuban. The Cossacks of the Yekaterinodar District Cossack Society took part in the prayer service - about a hundred people in total. - Ekaterinodar Cossacks traditionally take part in events dedicated to the rehabilitation of the Cossacks. We honor the memory of our ancestors, educate our youth according to the traditions laid down once by atamans, including the Knights of St. George, - said Alexei Klyushkin, head of the department for Cossacks and military personnel of the Krasnodar administration. After the prayer service, the procession and the ceremony of consecrating memorial plaques and the opening of a new Cossack memorial in the Church of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky in honor of 300 Cossacks - full Knights of St. George took place. For many years, archival research to search for the names of heroes was carried out by the author of the series of books “St. Thanks to his work, not only names and surnames became known, but also the affiliation of the Kuban Cossacks, St. George Knights to battalions and regiments on the fronts of the First World War. The law "On the rehabilitation of the repressed peoples, including the Cossacks", was adopted on April 26, 1991.

 

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A detachment of Cossack volunteers was formed in the Kuban to participate in Ukraine

Cossacks from all over Russia are participating in Ukraine, there are 1,500 of them. This was announced by the Deputy Governor of the Krasnodar Territory and Ataman of the Kuban Cossack Army Alexander Vlasov. The other day, the Kuban Cossack army formed another detachment of Cossacks - about 400 people, who will soon go to Ukraine.

The Kuban Cossacks support the decision of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to conduct a military operation in Ukraine and recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics. Now about 1,500 Cossacks from all over the country, including the Kuban, are already taking part in the special operation.
Previously, the Kuban Cossacks took part in hostilities in Transnistria, Afghanistan, Abkhazia, Syria, Yugoslavia and South Ossetia. They have experience and professional training, since since 2014 they have participated in hostilities on the side of the Donetsk and Luhansk Republics. Thanks to the military field training that the Kuban Cossack Army has been organizing for more than 14 years, the Cossacks have all the necessary skills and experience.
Ataman of the Kuban Cossack army Alexander Vlasov stressed that in March, the Cossacks sent humanitarian aid to civilians in the LDNR - 45 thousand kilograms of food and water, essentials and personal hygiene products. The collection of humanitarian aid and the formation of new detachments of Cossacks - volunteers will continue.

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Kuban Cossacks honored the memory of General Kornilov

A commemorative event dedicated to the 104th anniversary of the death of Lavr Kornilov took place on April 16. To honor the memory of the Cossacks who died during the Civil War, the Cossacks of the Yekaterinodar department of the Kuban army, the clergy, and members of the public arrived at the memorial complex at the entrance to the capital of the Kuban.

The vice-governor of the region and ataman of the Kuban Cossack army Alexander Vlasov, deputy chairman of the Krasnodar City Duma Gennady Ufimtsev, Metropolitan Grigory of Ekaterinodar and Kuban took part in the Kornilov commemorations.

A guard of honor was put up at the monument to Lavr Kornilov, a banner group and Cossacks of the Kuban Cossack army lined up on the site in front of the monument and the sculptural composition "Horses". A memorial service for the Cossacks who died during the Civil War was conducted by Metropolitan Gregory with the participation of the confessor of the Kuban army, rector of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, John Garmash. Those present honored the memory of Lavr Kornilov with a minute of silence. Wreaths and flowers were laid at the monument in his honor.

“The hard times of the civil war are a difficult time, difficult to assess historically. We hold traditional Kornilov commemorations so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past,” said Alexander Vlasov.

The monument to the Commander-in-Chief of the Volunteer Army Lavr Kornilov is located at the site of his death in 1918 during the storming of Yekaterinodar. Today, this territory is located within the city - on Kalinina Street. Lavr Kornilov died from wounds received in the explosion of a shell that hit the headquarters of the Volunteer Army on the banks of the Kuban River. Currently, reconstruction work is underway in the headquarters building.

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Russian Imperial Union-Order tribute at Alexander Nevsky monument on the 780th anniversary of the Battle on the Ice

On April 12, 2022, on the 780th anniversary of the Battle on the Ice, associates of the Tula Department of RIU-O laid flowers at the Alexander Nevsky monument.

On April 12, 1242, the "Sun of the Russian Land" Holy Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky defeated the "knight dogs" on Lake Peipus.
The Holy Prince Alexander with his sword protected Russia and Russian husbands from enslavement from the West, and with his humility from final destruction from the East. This man understood a simple thing: Russian civilization and Western civilization are not compatible.
Alexander Yaroslavich saw the essence of the Catholic West, its ferocious onslaught on the East, the desire to conquer and assimilate peoples, including Orthodox ones. He realized the truth that the Tatars needed tribute and obedience, but they would not touch the Russian soul. The West needs the soul of a Russian person, which the West tried to remake in its own image.
Alexander Nevsky made a choice between external and internal slavery. But external slavery led the Russian people not only to spiritual victory, but also to unprecedented state greatness, to the Russian Empire!
Under the banner of Alexander and with his heavenly blessing, Russian warriors, just like 780 years ago, are now fighting the bestial aggression of the West.
On the 780th anniversary of the Battle of the Ice, the comrades-in-arms of the Tula Department laid flowers at the monument to Alexander Nevsky on Alexander Nevsky Square in Tula.
Earlier, the Russian Imperial Union-Order addressed the Administration of the city of Tula with a proposal to return the historical name of Alexander Nevsky to Perovskaya Street, since it is not worth equating the Holy Prince with a murderer and a terrorist! We strongly condemn the communist toponymy of murderers and terrorists on the maps of our cities!
The imperials of the Tula department proceeded along the long-suffering street, distributing informational leaflets with an appeal: to take care of their historical heritage, to remember and honor the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky, to fight the communist dominance of murderers and terrorists in geographical names.

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Kuban Cossacks are in no hurry to join the battle for Donbass

Social projects instead of fighting the enemy. The struggle for grants and socially useful work for the famous Kuban Cossacks turned out to be much more important than the interests of the state, for which the Russian army is fighting in Ukraine. The struggle for grants and socially useful work for the famous Kuban Cossacks turned out to be much more important than the interests of the state, for which the Russian army is fighting in Ukraine. The followers of the battle atamans are not yet in a hurry to join the fight. In the Kuban, local Cossack units teach young people how to get grants and recruit new members to the community. The importance of street greening projects, coastal clean-up work is extremely important work, which, however, will not help our army on the front line.

“We have described the problem of green areas, our city is industrial. Therefore, I would like to develop this direction. Well, the coastal zone. Now she is starting to improve. We have two beaches in the area. One of them is better, another one - we are trying with the help of our colleagues to find solutions here," said Nikolai Lutsenko, senior teacher of the Timashevsk Cossack Cadet Corps.

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Note of the Supreme Council RIU-O - Imperial response to the "Ukrainian question"

In the circulars of the Supreme Council of the Russian Imperial Union-Order (RIU-O), in the decisions of the Imperial Congresses, the need for political self-education was repeatedly emphasized. Moreover, this provision is enshrined in the RIU-O Charter (§66). Unfortunately, we have to state that the associates are not attentive enough to this issue, which sometimes seriously affects their activities, and especially the degree of moral stability in crisis situations.

The modern Ukrainian unrest, which began in 2014, and the recent special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as it turned out, caused an ambiguous attitude to what was happening and led to the fact that a number of associates (albeit very few, but including imperials with considerable experience ) left the Order ranks. They were "amazed" by the position of the RIS-O on the "Ukrainian issue", as well as the call for the organization of material assistance to refugees and victims in the territory of New Russia and Little Russia! Without touching the moral side of such decisions, it is obvious that this "amazement and confusion of minds" is, among other things, the result of elementary ignorance on the most important issues of the Imperial ideology.

Yes, modern living conditions often make it impossible to have enough free time to read the capital works of well-known ideologists of Russian monarchical statehood. But anyone can read or listen to a couple of publications. Many articles, studies and books about Ukrainian separatism have been written in the Russian Diaspora. I. Solonevich, I. Ilyin, A. Sedykh and many other thinkers and publicists worked on exposing this malignant phenomenon. Their main works have been republished in Russia and are also available online. Learning from this experience should be a vital need for every Imperial today.

In the current situation, taking into account the existing need, we consider it necessary to once again outline the position of RIU-O on the Ukrainian issue. In this regard, we bring to the attention of our associates and like-minded people the following theses:

1. We are an Orthodox and monarchist organization that categorically does not accept any revolution, revolutionary ideology, etc.

2. We do not recognize the Ukrainian people outside the common triune nation! The Little Russians are an integral and organic part of the Russian people, along with the Great Russians and Belarusians. Some ethnographic and linguistic differences are the result of 400 years of occupation of the southern and western Russian lands by the Catholic Commonwealth.

3. The separatist concept of Ukrainians as a separate people was created by the Poles after the division of the Commonwealth at the end of the 18th century. They sought to prove that Russia was not returning the lost lands of Ancient Russia, but was tearing away from Poland regions that had never belonged to Russia and had nothing to do with it in the past. These ideas were picked up in the 19th century by revolutionary elements on the territory of Little Russia, and their final development was in Austria-Hungary, where the term "Ukrainian" had a political content - the ideologists and adherents of Ukrainianism opposed themselves to the Rusyns (Carpatho-Russians), whose sympathies were on the side of Russia. It was in Galicia, under the patronage of the Austro-Hungarian special services, that the "Ukrainian" alphabet was created. With the outbreak of the First World War in Galicia, mass ethnic cleansing of the Rusyns began, in which the "Svidomo" figures of Ukrainians took the most ardent part, surpassing even the Hungarians and Austrians with their cruelty.

4. Ukrainianism, like Bolshevism and other subversive revolutionary currents, has always been supported by the enemies of Russia. At various times it was sponsored by Austria-Hungary, Germany, Poland, the USA and even Japan. The latter “discovered” the Ukrainian “Green Wedge” in the Far East (the territory from Blagoveshchensk to Vladivostok).

5. The Bolsheviks, the true creators of the Ukrainian "state", favored the "Ukrainian idea" very much. It was under the leadership of Lenin that the modern boundaries of this chimerical formation were established, and Stalin led the total Ukrainization of these territories.

6. Ukrainians constantly sought to split the Russian Orthodox Church. And its most radical wing generally supported the Uniates of Greek Catholics. The advocates of independent Ukraine were not interested in religion itself. They needed a "national church". It doesn't matter what dogmas she professes, the main thing is that she cultivates the "Ukrainian spirit" in her flock.

7. Since the 1920s, the Ukrainian movement, which was in exile at that time, has been increasingly absorbing ultranationalist Russophobic ideas. The OUN headed by S. Bandera becomes the vanguard of Ukrainian chauvinism and separatism. The latter clearly articulated the attitude of Ukrainian nationalists towards Russia: "any Russia is our enemy."

8. In the process of the collapse of the USSR, local divisions of the party nomenklatura, with the support of local KGB structures, formed the current Ukraine, where yesterday's communists had real power, and the ideology was borrowed from foreign Bandera. On its basis, under the careful tutelage of the SBU (the recent KGB), the cultivation of neo-Nazi youth organizations. In fact, Russian and Russian-speaking youth were turned into Janissaries of aggressive Ukrainian nationalism, which was not going to remain within the existing borders, but openly claimed the Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov regions and Kuban.

9. Over the past two or three decades, a quasi-state entity has been created in Ukraine positioning itself as Anti-Russia, controlled by the ruling circles of the United States and its satellites, which, using openly extremist organizations under direct foreign leadership, seeks to change the Russian national self-identification of our compatriots and coreligionists in accordance with the mythology of Ukrainians. At the same time, it resorts to wild, barbaric methods, from wholesale robberies, heinous abuses and murders of individual defenseless people, children, women, the elderly, just civilians, to savage actions of mass intimidation, ethnic discrimination-segregation and real genocide. Unheard of since the time of the Bolshevik persecution, terror is unleashed against the Russian Orthodox Church. Temples and monasteries are destroyed, clergymen, monks and laity are exposed to repressions, mental violence and physical destruction. And all this is happening with the clear approval and encouragement of the Western curators of the Ukrainian Vyrus and non-Russians, who continue the millennia of theomachism.

Summing up the above, it must be admitted that the idea of ​​Ukrainianism is initially revolutionary, anti-Russian and anti-Orthodox. It was created and fully supported (at all stages of its existence) by the enemies of Russia, as a tool for weakening, and ideally, destroying our Fatherland.

Therefore, we cannot put up with Ukrainianism! It, in essence, is a denial of the unity of the Russian people, a denial of the Russian Autocratic Monarchy and the unity of the Russian Orthodox Church. Our Imperial duty is to promote in every possible way, in word and deed, any positive possibility of the reunification of the Russian lands and the Russian people.

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