Velvet Season: what is it and when?
Daniil The so-called “Velvet Season” is one of the most poetic expressions used to describe a certain time of year in Russia and other countries with a warm seaside climate. It…
The ideal Orthodox marriage: what is it like?
The ideal Orthodox marriage is not an illusion of perfection or the absence of difficulties, but a union of two people who walk toward God together, accepting one another as…
June 12 – Russia Day
June 12 is celebrated across the country as Russia Day, a national holiday that symbolizes pride, unity, and the path of a modern state. It is not just a date…
June 6 – Pushkin Day
June 6 in Russia is known as Pushkin Day, a celebration dedicated to one of the greatest figures of Russian literature, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. It is not only a date…
Religions in Russia
Religion in Russia is a vast and multifaceted phenomenon, shaped by centuries of history and the coexistence of many peoples. Across its immense lands, different faiths and traditions have taken…
Winners Day in Russia
Victory (or Winners) Day in Russia is not just a date on the calendar, but a deeply meaningful holiday that carries the memory of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of…
Celebration of May 1st
May 1st is a special date in the Russian calendar, a day that carries with it echoes of history, traditions, and the spirit of unity. Known as the Spring and…