Medic's Day in Russia

Every year on the 3rd Sunday of June, Medic's Day is celebrated in Russia. This professional holiday was established in 1965.

The best doctors, the best hospitals of the country and non-medics who have made a big contribution to the development of healthcare are awarded with the national prize 'Vocation'.

On 1st January 2009, 621,800 doctors and 1,336,200 medics with higher professional qualifications were working in Russia, RIA Novosti reports.