Russia Day is the main public holiday, which is celebrated annually on June 12. This year it fell on a Sunday, and all over the country - from Kamchatka to Kaliningrad - festive events will take place: mass celebrations, concerts, fireworks. …
From June 9 to 13, the historical festival "Times and Epochs" takes place in Moscow. In these few days, anyone can plunge into the atmosphere of different eras and see reconstructions of the most important events that Moscow …
Still hurting from pandemic lockdowns, vacation spots were counting on the big-spending visitors until the Ukraine operation stalled travel
The largest outdoor skating rink in Armenia was officially opened in the Winter Park in Yerevan on Saturday, Sputnik Armenia reports. In Yerevan Lapland, adults and children saw a parade of fairytale heroes and greeted Santa …
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On the International Children's Day in Moscow, the Russian Cultural Foundation (RCF) hosted a children's holiday journey "We are going, we are going, we are going ... Hurray - holidays!"
The UN has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day — a celebration of spring and the connection between humans and nature. Here, we look at the similarities between, and peculiarities across, the nations that commemorate this ancient rite, National Geographic writes. Every March, 300 million people from across the world take part in celebrations that involve leaping over bonfires, performing folk music and reciting poems, cleaning every inch of their homes and eating copious amounts of home-cooked food in the process.
Muslims all over the world are marking the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad – Mawlid al-Nabi. The head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia, Mufti Albir Krganov congratulated believers on the holiday. "I …
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The New Year’s Eve 2020 turned out to be snowless and with no frost in Moscow. However, Muscovites and guests of the capital spent good time walking along the decorated streets, buying original gifts at fairs, ice skating, …
Russia kicked off celebration in honor of one of the main holidays of Judaism - Hanukkah. The first Hanukkah candle in Moscow was lit tonight at the Revolution Square with participation of Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar On …
Russia and Tajikistan will strengthen strategic partnership for stability and security in Central Asia. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in the relations in a congratulatory telegram to his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon in …
Worshippers from many countries have flocked to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday as they anticipate a miraculous event of the Holy Fire’s descent, TASS reported. On the eve of Orthodox Easter, the Holy …
Residents and guests of Moscow celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Sokolniki Park hosted a parade in honor of this holiday, which ended the Irish week in Moscow. …
Today, on March 8, the entire world celebrates International Women's Day. On this day we celebrate women's achievements regardless of national borders or ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences. …
Traditionally, many Muscovites and guests celebrate New Year’s Eve on the streets and in the parks of the city. The main streets of the capital have become pedestrian for a few days and turned into a stage for town festivals. A holiday …
Armenia's government intends to cut New Year holidays. The government-proposed amendments to the law on holidays and memorable days will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting on December 14 and then they will be put on the …
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Karachaevo-Cherkessia residents on the 25th anniversary of the republic's establishment, noting that considerable advances were made in the economic and social spheres during a quoter of a …
Today, the first ‘Turkey Festival’ kicked off at Krasnaya Presnya Park in Moscow. The festival will introduce the rich history and fascinating culture of this amazing country, incorporating specific features of two continents, to the …
Muslims throughout the world are ready to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Friday evening, May 26. Millions of Muslims offered their first special evening Ramadan prayer called Tarawih Friday, which will then …
