On July 31, Vladimir Putin will take part in celebrations marking Navy Day 2016-07-30 15:00:00 On July 31, the President will make a working trip to St Petersburg, where he will take part in celebrations marking Navy Day. The head of state will inspect the Russian Navy combat ships from aboard a patrol boat and congratulate crews on Navy Day. This year, Navy Day celebrations will be special in that the parade will feature new-generation ships and submarines that were delivered to the Russian Navy as part of the State Armament Programme for Military Shipbuilding.