Observances in Russia in 2021

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Held since 1991 to remember the victims of Soviet- and imperial-era repression.
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day
Mother's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Students Day
Students Day
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

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
Wednesday Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus ☦ Religious
Sunday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Monday Paratroopers' Day Military
Sunday Builders' Day Occupation
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