Many Russians view today as the informal start of the summer season and take advantage of the day off work as a perfect opportunity to spruce up their gardens or view firework displays. Prominent Russian writers, scientists, and humanitarian workers receive State Awards from the President of Russia on this day. People may attend concerts and fireworks that take place in many cities throughout the country. According to the survey of Levada Center in May 2003, 65 percent of the respondents named the holiday the Independence Day of Russia. In 2002, the new Labour Code gave its official seal to this title.Īccording to some surveys, many Russians think that this holiday is Russia's Independence Day, but the holiday has never had such a name in official documents. Under a subsequent presidential decree on June 16, 1998, the holiday was officially named "Russia Day". Russia National Day 2021, the public holiday has been declared on Monday, June 14.īy presidential decree on June 2, 1994, the date was again proclaimed Russia's national holiday.
As Most public offices and schools are closed on June 12 and if the day falls on a weekend, the public holiday shifts to the following Monday. In 1992, the Supreme Soviet of Russia proclaimed June 12 as a national holiday. The country's new name, the Russian Federation, was approved on December 25, 1991. Although Russia Day has been celebrated since 1992, it is considered one of the country’s youngest holidays due to its official renaming on February 1, 2002. On this day in 1990, Russia proclaimed state sovereignty and adopted its modern declaration, flag, and national anthem. Today Google commemorates Russia’s National Day or simply “Russia Day” and the beautiful Doodle, illustrated by Moscow-based guest artist Ksenia Kopalova.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 12-06-2021 10:34 IST | Created: 12-06-2021 10:32 IST The beautiful Doodle, illustrated by Moscow-based guest artist Ksenia Kopalova.
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