Observances in Russia in 2022

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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
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

List of Observances in Russia in 2022

Date Observances Category
Tuesday Students Day Education
Monday Feb 28 - Sunday Mar 06 Maslenitsa Folk
Tuesday Cosmonautics Day Science
Wednesday Kupala Night Folk
Thursday Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus ☦ Religious
Sunday Navy Day Military
Monday The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I Military
Tuesday Paratroopers' Day Military
Sunday Builders' Day Occupation
Monday National Flag Day Patriotic
Thursday Knowledge Day Education
Monday Day of Conception Family
Sunday Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression Political
Sunday Mother's Day Family
Public Holidays in Russia for 2022 Public Holidays in Russia