Observances in Russia in 2021

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Russia Upcoming Observances in Russia

An unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.
Maslenitsa
On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.
Cosmonautics Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kupala Night.
Kupala Night
Traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of July, the Navy Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation that honors the sailors in units of the Russian Navy and its specialized arms.
Navy Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I
The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I
Flag Day in Russia on August 22 commemorates the raising of the present flag after a 1991 coup attempt.
National Flag Day

Russia List of Observances in Russia in 2021

Date Observances Category
Monday Students Day Education
Monday Mar 08 - Sunday Mar 14 Maslenitsa Folk
Monday Cosmonautics Day Science
Tuesday Kupala Night Folk
Sunday Navy Day Military
Sunday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Sunday National Flag Day Patriotic
Wednesday Knowledge Day Education
Sunday Day of Conception Family
Saturday Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression Political
Sunday Mother's Day Family
Public Holidays in Russia for 2021 Public Holidays in Russia