Observances in Russia in 2023

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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
Weddings, anniversaries, romantic gatherings... none of these events can do without a bouquet of flowers.
Florists' Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus.
Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus
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

List of Observances in Russia in 2023

Date Observances Category
Wednesday Students Day Education
Monday Feb 20 - Sunday Feb 26 Maslenitsa Folk
Sunday Reindeer Herders' Day Culture
Wednesday Cosmonautics Day Science
Thursday Kupala Night Folk
Monday Florists' Day 🌼 Occupation
Friday Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus ☦ Religious
Sunday Navy Day Military
Tuesday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Wednesday Paratroopers' Day Military
Sunday Builders' Day Occupation
Tuesday National Flag Day Patriotic
Friday Knowledge Day Education
Tuesday Day of Conception Family
Monday Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression Political
Sunday Mother's Day Family
Public Holidays in Russia for 2023 Public Holidays in Russia