On Friday June 12th Russia celebrates one of the main State holidays, “Russia Day.” This day marked the beginning the Russian Federation after the Soviet Union. On the 12th of June 1990, the First Congress of People’s Deputies of the … Continued
Among the state holidays celebrated in Russia there is one when people smile with tears in their eyes and cry with a smile on their lips. This is Victory Day, celebrated on the 9th of May. It is the day when the victory of … Continued
On May 16th will be the Night of Museums in St Petersburg. It is an annual event devoted to International Museum Day. This event is international; nowadays 42 countries of Europe (about 2,000 museums) take part in it every year. … Continued
Every May in Peterhof, the former Tsars’ residence situated to the south of St Petersburg on the shore of the Gulf of Finland world-famous for its fountains, a spectacular event takes place – the official opening of the fountains. This … Continued
This Friday in Russia will be a day off because it is May Day which will be the start of a long holiday break for Russia. People will go back to work only on the 5th of May. The Labor Day … Continued