Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Russians on the Russia Day on his Instagram page.
"Happy Russia Day!" he wrote under a photograph depicting four Russian flags against the background of pines.
Russia Day is one of the youngest national holidays. It was established by the country’s presidential decree of June 2, 1994. The Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia was adopted June 12, 1990.
Celebrations of the Russia Day will include events taking place in almost all main streets, parks and gardens of the Russian capital.
