Russian holiday dates!

Russian national holidays, in addition to New Year, also include the following festivals.

1. Russian Army Day Gregorian Calendar

February 22 is the Russian Army’s Army Day. February 23 was originally the Red Army Day in the former Soviet Union. In 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, this holiday was changed to Russian Army Day and the date was changed to February 22.

In the past, every time this festival was held, the country would hold grand commemorative activities. Nowadays, Russia no longer holds large-scale celebrations. However, during festivals, major national and government leaders go to Red Square to lay wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, hold ceremonies, and set off fireworks at night. Some political parties and social groups still organize spontaneously and hold various forms of commemorative celebrations. On this day, the country has designated it as a public holiday.

2. Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This is a day to celebrate working women from all over the world fighting for peace, democracy and liberation. On this day, female workers usually enjoy a day off. At home, the husband usually has to do all the housework such as cooking and let his wife rest.

3. Labor Day

May 1 is International Labor Day. According to regulations, this day is a holiday. At the same time, various celebrations and entertainment activities are organized, or mass parades are held. In the past, such activities were organized by the government, and the parades included representatives of various enterprises and institutions. Now, in addition to the celebrations organized by the government, organizers and labor groups with different political views often spontaneously organize various celebrations on this day to elaborate on their respective political opinions and expand the influence of the organization. Various clubs hold rich and colorful entertainment activities, and the holiday mood is high.

4. Victory Day

Victory Day is scheduled for May 9th. This is the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War during the former Soviet Union and a commemorative holiday to commemorate the victory over German fascism. After Russia became independent, this festival was retained and renamed Victory Day. Every year on this day, Moscow holds grand rallies and military parades to celebrate victory. National leaders went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Red Square to lay wreaths and pay their respects. At night, gun salutes are fired in Moscow and various heroic cities to commemorate the victims. At the same time, fireworks were set off to celebrate the great victory of the anti-fascist war.

5. Poetry Festival

June 6 is the birth day of the great Russian poet Pushkin. On this day, thousands of people gathered here to participate in the poetry festival commemoration ceremony and poetry competition. Various commemorative activities are also held across the country.

6. National Day

On June 12, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation adopted and issued a declaration of sovereignty, declaring Russia’s independence from the Soviet Union. This day has been designated as a national holiday in Russia. Currently, Russians do not hold any special celebrations on this day. The government did not organize any formal celebration ceremony. However, June 12 is designated as a public holiday.

7. Youth Day

The Sunday of the last week of June every year is Youth Day. On the festival day, young men and women happily participate in various celebration activities. Young people in some areas carry out various voluntary labors on this day, such as cleaning and afforestation. Various cultural performances and parties are held in some areas. Some young people take advantage of the festive atmosphere of the festival to hold weddings, making the festival more lively.

8. Sports Festival

The second Saturday in August every year is the Sports Festival. On this day, mass sports competitions with local colors are held across the country.

9. Knowledge Festival

September 1 is the Knowledge Festival. This day is the first day of school for universities, middle schools and primary schools across the country. Thousands of children and teenagers are welcomed through the school doors to a treasure trove of knowledge. Therefore, people used to call this day the Knowledge Festival.

10. October Revolution Day

November 7 is the National Day of the former Soviet Union, and it is still retained as a traditional holiday. In the past, this festival would be held with great grandeur, and even common people would hold festive banquets at home. Now, government-organized celebrations and various entertainment activities have been cancelled, but many political organizations and mass groups are still organizing spontaneously to hold various celebrations and even parades. Moscow's Red Square was still crowded with people and the crowd was more passionate than usual.

11. Constitution Day

December 12 is Constitution Day.

After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Russia still used the constitution formulated in the 1970s for a considerable period of time. Although this constitution has been revised many times during this period, it is no longer suitable for the new situation that has undergone fundamental changes. This was Russia's first constitution after independence. In September 1994, Russian President Yeltsin issued an order to designate December 12 as Constitution Day, and a day off is held on December 12 every year. However, there are currently no celebrations.

12. International Culture and Art Festival

International Culture and Art Festival has emerged in modern times. It is mainly an international cultural exchange event that allows the Russian people to better understand the world. It also enables the world to better understand the essence of Russian culture. Such as Tchaikovsky International Music Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, Moscow Star Art Festival, Russian Winter Art Festival, etc. Most of these festivals are held regularly every few years, and some are combined with traditional Russian festivals and held every year.

13. Industrial festivals

There are many industrial festivals in Russia. People from almost all walks of life have their own festivals. For example, Astronautics Day - April 12th, Printing Day - May 5th, Radio Day - May 6th, Border Guards Day - May 28th, Teachers' Day - the first day of October each year. Sunday.

In addition, there are Miners’ Day, Chefs’ Day, Construction Workers’ Day and so on. Some of these festivals are national in nature, have fixed dates, and are usually celebrated on nearby rest days. Some are only of local nature and are of great significance in places where a certain industry is most developed and has historical traditions. Some have no fixed dates. The celebrations of such festivals include two parts, namely celebration and mass entertainment.