2026 declared year of unity among Russia’s peoples
Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed the idea of designating 2026 as the Year of Unity for Russia's peoples.
celebrations in Russia
Vladimir Putin: Russia Day symbolizes thousand-year path of Russian state
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented awards to Heroes of Labor and State Prize laureates today during a ceremony at the Kremlin. In his speech, he congratulated Russians on Russia Day, declaring the holiday a symbol of the thousand-year path of the Russian state.
Nikol Pashinyan wishes Russians prosperity
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent congratulatory messages to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Russia Day.
Russia celebrates main national holiday
Russia Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation celebrated annually on June 12. In accordance with the Russian Labor Code, it is an official public holiday.
Azerbaijani President congratulates Vladimir Putin on Russia Day
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the Russia Day.
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijan's Orthodox Christian community on Easter
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the Orthodox Christian community of Azerbaijan on the Easter holiday. "I sincerely congratulate you and the entire Christian community of Azerbaijan on the sacred …
Russia celebrating National Unity Day 2024
Today, on November 4, Russia is celebrating the National Unity Day. National Unity Day has been celebrated in Russia since 2005. The holiday was established in memory of the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in November …
Russia Day - world leaders congratulate Putin and Russian citizens
Russia Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation celebrated annually on June 12. By presidential decree on June 2, 1994, the date was again proclaimed Russia's national holiday. However, the holiday was …
Ilham Aliyev: Russia and Azerbaijan bound by strong friendship
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day, according to the Azerbaijani presidential website. "The strong traditions of …
Children's Day celebrated around the world
Today, on June 1, the International Children's Day is celebrated worldwide, it is a holiday of peace, hope, kindness and joy, dedicated to childhood. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulations …
Victory Parade in Moscow - Russia celebrating May 9
Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and worldwide on May 9. A military parade to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War was held on Moscow’s Red Square this morning. …
Putin congratulates Jews on Passover
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to the Russian Jews on Passover - the Jewish holiday commemorating the Biblical story of …
Spring Festival - world celebrating Novruz 2024
Novruz is celebrated worldwide today by the Turkic peoples and many Muslim countries as the beginning of the New Year. Novruz is a holiday of spring, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the astronomical solar calendar. …
Russian cosmonauts ring in New Year from ISS
Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have sent warm New Year's greetings to their compatriots, expressing support and heartfelt sentiments. Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub and Konstantin Borisov, the Russian …
Russia marking National Unity Day
Today, on November 4, Russia is celebrating the National Unity Day. The Unity Day was established in 2005 replacing the Day of Consent and Reconciliation, which had been celebrated on November 7 (formerly Revolution Day) since …
Russians celebrate State Flag Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on the National Flag Day on August 22 and called the Russian tricolor a symbol of the country’s unity. "Russia is a one thousand year old country and …
Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha
Muslims around the world are celebrating today Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, one of Islam's two major holydays. The spiritual leader of Russian Muslims, the Chair of Russia’s Muslim Spiritual …
Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower highlighted in Russian flag colors
The Burj Khalifa tower in the United Arab Emirates was highlighted using Russian flag colors on the occasion of Russia Day on June 12. "Tonight Burj Khalifa celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture and remarkable …
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Vladimir Putin on occasion of Russia Day
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day. Ilham Aliyev wholeheartedly congratulated the Russian president all people of Russia on the national holiday …
Russia celebrating Spring and Labor Day
Today, on May 1, Russia is celebrating the Spring and Labor Day. The Day of International Solidarity of Workers was established by the Congress of The Second International (Paris, July 14-21, 1889) in memory of the workers' …
