Holidays in Russia

holidays of public and religious significance is a part of

these traditions. Russian people love pompously celebrating holidays, especially those, which are considered to be days off. It’s a great opportunity to relax from work and to have fun in many ways.

of course. People in every corner of the country have

almost two-week holiday on this occasion. Children also don’t attend school during these weeks. This is the time when all families, relatives and friends get together and wish a happy and prosperous coming year. Many preparations are made before the holiday. For example, people nicely decorate their houses, set up Christmas trees, buy presents for their loved ones. Traditional meal includes various salads, sandwiches, preservings, cookies, tangerines. At midnight people drink champagne and listen to the Kremlin chimes on radio or TV. Next morning all children hope to find presents from Father Frost under their beds.

7. People arrange different festivals on this day. Many of

them visit their relatives and treat them with sweet rice. Young girls want to know their fortune at night before Christmas.

prepare to welcome spring. Traditional celebrations on this occasion are

known as Maslenitsa. This is also the last week before the Great Lent. Maslenitsa week is celebrated with plenty of pancakes and spectacular festivals.

the 8th of March – all Women’s day. On this

day mothers, grandmothers, daughters and sisters are treated in a special ways. Apart from getting presents, women get plenty of attention and help from men. They are freed from all household chores on this day.

varies from year to year, but usually falls on April.

It’s an important Orthodox holiday that marks the Christ’s Resurrection. On this day Russian people cook tasty Easter cakes, called Paskhas, and brightly paint eggs. Many people carry this food to church for consecration. Children especially love Easter, as they get to eat lots of sweets and exchange colored eggs with their friends.

is also an important holiday for Russians. People throughout the

country commemorate millions of victims of World War II. They participate in remembrance ceremonies and military parades.

this day every city demonstrates local concerts and fireworks.