Праздники в России

favourite holidays in Russia. On the New Year's Eve Russians

decorate trees, hide presents for each other , make fireworks, cook delicious meals, lay the table and celebrate in the company of families and friends. The integral part of this holiday is Farther Frost . For the first time this holiday was proclaimed by Peter The Great.

Christ in the Christian Orthodox tradition. People in Russia celebrate

Christmas Day with activities such as having a family dinner, attending a Christmas liturgy and visiting relatives and friends. There is a 40-day Lent preceding Christmas Day, when practicing Christians do not eat any meat. The Lent period ends with the first star in the night sky on January 6 – a symbol of Jesus Christ's birth.

a tribute to all the generations of Russian soldiers from

the ancient times till modern days, to all those who courageously defended our Motherland from invaders. On this day all boys and men - receive special greetings and presents.

day as the International Women's Day to celebrate women .

It is a tradition to present women gifts and flowers to express men”s appreciation of their work, love and devotion. Thus, nowadays Russian women hardly ever recollect that this holiday was originated as a day of rebellion of women struggling for equal rights with men. This day was very special to the Russians in the 1940s.

holidays for the Russian people. Russia commemorates the dozens of

millions of its countrymen fallen in World War II. Flowers and wreaths are laid on the wartime graves. Veterans come out into the streets wearing their military decorations and medals. The entire nation pays tribute to the eternal sacrifice that ensured its future.

was International Workers' Day and was celebrated with huge parades

in cities like Moscow. Celebrations of May 1 lost their political meaning in Russia after 1991. Some political parties and labor unions may have demonstrations on this day, but most Russians use Spring and Labor Day for gardening or spending time with their families.