Festive culture of military men of the Armed Forces of Russia (2<sup>nd</sup> half of the 19<sup>th</sup> - beginning of the 20<sup>th</sup>)
The article is devoted to the characteristics of festive culture of military men of the Armed Forces of Russia in the 2nd half of the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century. Religious, ceremonial and entertaining aspects of military holidays, and their role in formation of city culture and social life are analyzed.