holidays in Russia

24 Jul. 19:20

When Moscow celebrates City Day

This year, Moscow turns 877 years old

16 Jun. 11:40

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha - holiday of sacrifice

Today, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the two main Muslim holidays. On the morning of June 16, festive sermons and prayers were held in mosques. Presidents of the world's countries congratulate citizens on the holiday.

8 May. 23:00

May snow in Moscow: winter-like snowfall hits capital

Snowfall is raging in Moscow for the second day in a row

8 May. 17:05

Astrakhan buses decorated with portraits of veterans

The “Immortal Regiment” campaign in the Astrakhan region acquired a new format

6 May. 21:05

2024 Victory Day in Moscow: capital ready to celebrate May 9

On the eve of the 2024 Victory Day Moscow was decorated with symbols associated with the Great Patriotic War

5 May. 10:55

Orthodox Christians all over world celebrate Easter

Today, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate a bright holiday - the Resurrection of Christ, or Easter. This is one of the main holidays in Christianity.

4 May. 21:22

Easter in Moscow 2024: bright spring holiday on city streets

Easter is a bright and joyful holiday. It is not complete without traditional Easter cakes and colored eggs, congratulations "Christ is Risen" and church services. This year Easter, one of the most important holidays of Christianity, is celebrated on May 5th.

21 Apr. 21:29

International Circus Day celebrated with colorful procession in Moscow at VDNH

A circus procession, in which everyone could take part, took place in Moscow at VDNKh. The holiday was dedicated to Circus Day 2024. Clowns, mimes, gymnasts, acrobats and stilt walkers showed their skills.

17 Apr. 22:00

Where to relax for May holidays 2024 without foreign passport and visa?

Russians can spend their holidays abroad during the May holidays in 2024, even if they do not have a foreign passport or visa

28 Mar. 18:45

Orchard for agritourism opens in Dagestan

In Dagestan, tourists can visit the Angelina complex. This is a huge orchard in which cherries, plums, and apple trees bloom magnificently in spring.

23 Mar. 19:00

Day of Victory over anti-semitism begins

Today, at sunset, Jews around the world begin to celebrate one of the key holidays, Purim, which marks the victory against anti-Semitism

20 Mar. 23:30

Purim 2024: the most joyful Jewish holiday celebrated in Moscow

A festive evening for Purim 2024 was organized by the Russian Jewish Congress in Moscow

19 Mar. 17:25

Russia and Iran increase mutual tourist flow

This year, the tourist flow between Russia and Iran may increase to 40 thousand travelers. This can be achieved thanks to a visa-free regime between countries.

13 Mar. 13:08

Maslenitsa in Moscow 2024: how is Maslenitsa week going in the capital?

Maslenitsa 2024 is in full swing. The festival "Maslenitsa. Moscow Seasons" takes place at venues throughout the capital. In the center they are open on Revolution Square, on Kuznetsky Most, on Kamergersky Lane and on Tverskaya Square. Vestnik Kavkaza shows the most striking photos of the ancient holiday.

8 Mar. 15:45

New tourist complex built in Dagestan

Not far from Derbent, a tourist complex was built on the shores of the Caspian Sea. There are 10 cottages waiting for tourists. The complex is designed for 250 vacationers.

6 Mar. 20:26

A riot of color and colors: what flowers does Moscow use to celebrate March 8?

March 8 is approaching. The holiday of women and spring. The best gift on this day is flowers. Vestnik Kavkaza shows you the photos of mimosa, tulips, daffodils that will bring a real spring mood!

23 Feb. 15:50

Russian President congratulated residents of country on Defender of Fatherland Day

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day, noting that this holiday has become popular and respected throughout the country. The solemn ceremony continued with the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin.