Every year on February 8, the Russian scientific community celebrates its professional holiday, the Day of Russian Science, established by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation in 1999. It was on this day in 1724 that the Academy of Sciences was founded in Russia by decree of the governing Senate by order
Moscow Cats Took Part in New Year Exhibition
Last weekend in the capital of Russia was held a holiday for animal lovers — the “KoShariki Show” exhibition. “KoShariki Show” is the most representative exhibition of kittens of all breeds. The best Russian nurseries have brought their purebred pets to Moscow. Visitors had a chance to see the biggest and smallest cats in the
Moscow Corgi Dogs Celebrated New Year With Competitions [Video]
The Corgi Christmas tree was held in Shchyolkovo, Moscow region. The video was published in the Telegram channel “Moscow Speaks and Shows”. As specified, the dog squad of the Ministry of Emergency Situations participated in the celebration, as well as all interested corgis. Pets competed on the obstacle course, in the race and in search
Park ‘Russia — My History’ Prepared Free New Year Programme for Citizens
From January 2 to 8, 2023, Muscovites and guests of the Russian capital will be able to attend the New Year’s festival at VDNKh. Gift workshops, New Year’s mail, and guided tours of the park’s expositions are prepared for the participants. On New Year’s holidays, the premiere of the children’s interactive show performance “Heroes Save
Victory Museum to Hold Charity Performance for Children of Russia’s Special Operation Participants
Children of the participants of the Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine will have an opportunity to visit the “Victory Christmas Tree” for free. From December 24, 2022, to January 8, 2023, children whose parents participate in a special military operation will be able to participate in the New Year’s quest, which has been considered
Literary and Culinary Festival to Be Held in Oryol
The literary and culinary festival “Turgenevsky Berezhok” (“Turgenev Coast”) will be held in Oryol on September 18, 2022. “Turgenevsky Berezhok” is a multi-format literary and culinary festival. It unites food producers and people interested in the history of their homeland, introduces the great Russian culture through the reconstruction of fun, treats, and features of everyday
Yesterday Russians Celebrated Navy Day [Video]
Russian sailors usually celebrate their professional holiday on the last Sunday of July. In 2022, the celebration fell on July 31. Thus, yesterday the Russians celebrated the day of the Russian Navy. The holiday appeared more than 80 years ago thanks to the great Soviet naval commander Nikolai Kuznetsov. In 1939, the admiral proposed to
Putin Made Official Day of Family, Love and Fidelity on July 8
President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree on the establishment of the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity on July 8. It has come into force on the day of the decree’s signing. “In order to preserve traditional family values and spiritual and moral education of children and youth, I decree: to
Russian Cosmonauts Gathered ‘Toy Crew’ on ISS for Children’s Day
The cosmonauts on the ISS have collected all the mascot toys that are on the station to congratulate everyone on the Children’s Day, as reported by the special correspondent of TASS, cosmonaut of Roscosmos Oleg Artemyev. According to him, the “toy crew” includes weightlessness indicators and mascots of all crew members who are currently on
Russia’s President Congratulated DPR’s Head on Republic’s Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his congratulations on the Day of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), sent to the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, expressed confidence in the victory by joint efforts. This year, on May 11, residents of the DPR celebrate Republic’s Day for the first time in the status of a country
Russia Celebrated Victory Day [Photos, Videos]
Yesterday, on May 9, 2022, Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. In all cities and town of the vast country solemn ceremonies and festive events were held. All those whose ancestors contributed to the victory, who shares the pride to be the heirs of victors and who wanted
Russians Chose Most Important May Holidays
Victory Day that is usually celebrated on May 9 is the main holiday of Russia. In turn, the Day of Spring and Labor (May 1) is perceived as a personal holiday only by every third Russian, according to the results of the survey conducted by specialists of the SuperJob job search service. Of all the
Russian Cosmonaut Celebrates Birthday on ISS
Members of the International Space Station (ISS) crew congratulated Russia’s space corporation (Roscosmos) cosmonaut, Denis Matveev, on his birthday and gave him a watch, a personalized chocolate bar, and a homemade cake as gifts. All the members of the crew gathered the day before in Russia’s Zvezda service module to celebrate the 39th birthday of