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12th June is Russia Day, celebrated annually since 1992 to mark the fall of the Soviet Union. It’s a public holiday in the country and one gaining in popularity despite its relatively recent inception. Many people will take the day off work and you’ll find that banks, public offices and schools are closed. Some people are less enthusiastic, associating the day with the economic downturn and uncertainty which were a side effect of the political changes. So it’s controversial, but important.
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At the beginning, it was known as Russia’s Independence Day, but as there hadn’t been a conquering power to gain independence from, some felt this name wasn’t a good fit. The epithet Independence Day was officially dropped in 2002 and Russia Day adopted instead. Most Russian cities stage special events to mark the occasion, with the biggest and best taking place in Moscow. Red Square hosts a big parade and there are music concerts, festivals and fireworks displays too. Most cities will publish this year’s event schedule soon, but in the past there has been a procession featuring a giant wooden ruble coin in Tomsk, a kilometre-long human tricolour flag parading through the streets of Krasnoyarsk and in Volgograd, a massive human map of Russia created by its very well coordinated residents.
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It’s also a day of recognition. In the UK we have the New Year’s Honours list and the like, and on Russia Day worthy Russians will be given awards that acknowledge their contribution in the field of art, science and humanitarian work. These presentations, together with a Presidential address, are televised nationwide.
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If you’re planning to be in Russia on that date, then keep an eye out for event posters or talk to your hotel concierge about what’s happening nearby. Joining the locals for their celebrations will be a memorable part of your trip for sure. If you can’t be there in person, why not devote a little time to reading our
blogs and learning about one of the world’s most fascinating countries. If you’re tempted to visit,
our friendly staff are just a phone call or email away and will be happy to help turn your ideas into reality.
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С днем России!
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The Festival of Smelt in St. Petersburg
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Do you know what the village of Lewiston in New York State has in common with the elegant Russian city of St Petersburg? They both stage a festival every May dedicated to the smelt. This little fish makes an appearance in the Neva River only at this time of year and its arrival is celebrated...
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Victory day in Russia and the country’s best military museums
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It’s Victory Day in Russia on 9th May, marking the anniversary of the Allied triumph at the Eastern Front at the end of World War Two. If you’re interested in all things military, then you’ll want to time your visit to coincide with the huge parade that takes place in ...
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Highlights of Southern Russia: Sochi – Krasnodar (CB-32)
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If you have a short amount of time but wish to explore the highlights of the Sochi area, then this is the tour to book. We’ll begin in the hills overlooking Sochi to see the mountain resorts that played host to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, take tea ...
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Three Capitals: Kiev - Moscow - St. Petersburg (CB-18)
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We have designed this amazing tour to introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and the Ukraine, the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. It is in Kiev, an ancient city on the bank of the beautiful Dnepr River, that the Russian...
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