April 12th in Russia marks the date on which we celebrate the Soviet, and later Russian cosmonauts. However, as we will explore below, this date is a little bit special – and ...
On March 8, Russia celebrates Международный женский день, the Women’s Day in Russia, a special day for all women, recognized as national public holiday. Many official ...
On March 8 Russians are going to celebrate Women’s Day. In every city they organize parties especially for women, exhibitions and film screenings. How is Saint Petersburg ...
Maslenitsa: How, Why and Where it is celebrated?
On the 21 and 22 of February take place the main celebrations of Russian Maslenitsa (Масленица). Also known as Shrovetide or ...
Today I was fortunate enough to witness a military parade on Red Square. The parade was commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Soviet parade on the anniversary of the ...
Russian Halloween celebrations are not as popular in Russia as it is in other countries around the world. The religious significance of the 31st October does not relate to ...
You may be forgiven for not hearing about it but, although less-known than its fellow national holidays, the Day of Unity is a grand commemoration of the unbreakable union of ...
First of all, hello everyone. I'd just like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Ryan Goff and I'm the new editorial assistant intern here at Liden & Denz ...
Maybe you have seen some gorgeous pupils today in the city and you are wondering what celebration took place today? Today is День Знаний, Knowledge day, in Russia! You can ...
Today Russia celebrates its National Flag Day! While it is not a day off, special events will be hosted in many Russian cities. Saint Petersburg dwellers, for instance, will ...
84 years ago the Russian Airborne Troops have been founded on the 2nd of august in 1930. Since then they help to solve big national problems. In the past they fought in big ...
This Saturday night an impressive light show is taking place at the Gatschina Palace, about 50 km outside of Saint Petersburg.
From 11p.m to 3a.m the park of the Gatschina ...
