holidays in the Caucasus

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Baku - labor hero of the Great Victory

Baku - labor hero of the Great Victory

During the Great Patriotic War not even one bomb was dropped on Baku, it's residents didn't die under artillery fire, but the Azerbaijani capital became one of the main cities that helped to achieve the Great Victory. Nazi …

Azerbaijan announces non-working days for June

Azerbaijan announces non-working days for June

Azerbaijan will mark two holidays in June – the Day of Armed forces and religious holiday of Ramadan. The Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers said that the Day of Armed Forces will be celebrated on June 26 and Ramadan Holiday …

Officials, troops and citizens mark Georgian Armed Forces Day

Officials, troops and citizens mark Georgian Armed Forces Day

Georgia is marking an anniversary of its armed forces today, with celebrations held in recognition of the troops and professionals serving among its ranks, Agenda.ge reports This year’s April 30 date marks 26 years since …

Holy Fire delivered to Stavropol Territory

Holy Fire delivered to Stavropol Territory

Stavropol became the first Russian city, where the Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem was delivered. A charter flight with the representatives of the pilgrimage mission landed at the International Airport of …

Armenia to attract more tourists with "Days of Wine"

Armenia to attract more tourists with "Days of Wine"

The Days of Wine will be held for the first time on one of the central streets of Yerevan on May 5-6. During this event people will be able to taste and buy wine, organizers of the festival said. The event will demonstrate the …

Baku to host concert for children dedicated to Novruz

Baku to host concert for children dedicated to Novruz

A concert for children dedicated to Novruz will be held in Baku in the Heydar Aliyev Palace on March 24, the press service of the palace reported. Guests of the event will be able to see the performances of Asiman dance group, Dəcəl …

Georgia celebrates National Flag Day

Georgia celebrates National Flag Day

Speaking today at an event celebrating National Flag Day, Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili said, "Raising a flag is a symbol of statehood and liberty and freedom of the people living in this state”. …

Georgia celebrates Orthodox Christmas

Georgia celebrates Orthodox Christmas

Adherents of the Georgian Orthodox Church, together with other members of the Orthodox world, are celebrating Christmas today according to the Julian calendar, Agenda.ge reports. The special liturgy commenced at Tbilisi's Holy …

North Ossetia celebrates  Constitution Day

North Ossetia celebrates Constitution Day

Today, the anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic is celebrated in North Ossetia. The head of the region, Vyacheslav Bitarov, congratulated the residents of the region. He recalled that  the basic law, adopted exactly 22 …

Azerbaijan marks Constitution Day

Azerbaijan marks Constitution Day

Today, on November 12, Azerbaijan celebrates the Constitution Day. The Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic, adopted on November 12, 1995, was the first Constitution of the independent Azerbaijan and in general the fourth …

Georgia celebrates Tbilisoba

Georgia celebrates Tbilisoba

The streets of Old Tbilisi are alive this weekend for a two-day event celebrating one of the country’s most colourful and spectacular festivals – Tbilisoba, the celebration of the diversity and history of Georgia's capital …

Moscow celebrates Tbilisoba

Moscow celebrates Tbilisoba

On October 1, one of the biggest holidays in Georgia - autumn harvest festival, Tbilisoba, was celebrated at the Hermitage Garden in Moscow.  Moscow residents and visitors enjoy this holiday for the sixth year in a row. They could …

Ingushetia marks Republic Day

Ingushetia marks Republic Day

Today, residents of Ingushetia celebrate the Day of the Republic of Ingushetia. On June 4th, 1992, 24 years ago, the Russian Federation Supreme Council adopted the law "On the formation of Ingush Republic of the Russian …

 Republic Day in Azerbaijan

Republic Day in Azerbaijan

Today on May 28th Azerbaijan marks the Independence Day. This holiday is celebrated in honor of the proclamation of independence of the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic on this day in 1918. …

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in London

Azerbaijan's Republic Day marked in London

Azerbaijani Embassy in the UK hosted an official reception in honor of the Republic Day. It was attended by co-chairman of England-Azerbaijan Society from the Azerbaijan side, the rector of Baku branch of the Moscow State University, …