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12.06.2009, 13:17 1 comment

Russia celebrates Independence Day

Over two million people are expected to take part in celebrations to mark Russia Day around the country.

04.09.2009, 20:45

Moscow Day: from kites to wild cats

Moscow is celebrating its city day this weekend, and with good weather expected and dozens of festive events planned, it’s definitely not going to be forgotten soon – so come and join in!

Muscovites and tourists strolling on Tverskaya Street on City Day
(RIA Novosti / Dmitry Korobeinikov) 03.09.2010, 21:44

Where to go on Moscow City Day

On September 4 the Russian capital celebrates its birthday with a series of parades and entertainment events. RT offers a list of events which you can enjoy during the celebration.

18.02.2010, 21:46 17 comments

Cult of Stalin continues to divide and conquer

Moscow City Hall has approved hanging posters of Stalin throughout the city in the run up to Victory Day, but tempers are running high.

10.05.2009, 11:20 6 comments

Ukrainian activists ban essential symbol of Victory parade, veterans shattered

The Victory Parade is a 64-year-old tradition that unites all former Soviet Republics. But an organization in Western Ukraine called 'Svoboda,' is calling for the banning of Soviet Symbols from Victory celebrations.

08.05.2009, 10:41 21 comments

Double meaning of Victory Day

Russia is preparing to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany on May 9. But the Baltic states attach a much different meaning to Victory Day, saying it marked the beginning of a Soviet occupation.

24.12.2009, 20:19 15 comments

The gift of kindness - holiday spirit brought to those who need it the most

Christmas and New Year come to every home, and whether you’re a billionaire or an orphan, gifts should be under everyone’s Xmas tree and make them smile.

21.03.2010, 15:56 13 comments

Irish parade in Moscow – a day of Russian-Irish friendship

The national Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day was widely celebrated all across the world on Wednesday, and the Russian capital was no exception.

01.05.2009, 09:27 9 comments

Oasis of socialism where cows listen to Tchaikovsky

A village in Russia’s south has successfully adopted a model of socialism and survives with no problems in the 21st century market economy surrounding them, and celebrate Labour Day with all the Soviet traditions.

15.06.2009, 20:18 3 comments

Welcome to Cardboardia – Moscow’s alternative city

A team of professionals and creative amateurs spent the past week with scissors and glue building a cardboard city at a factory in Moscow.

Russia marks Navy Day

Published: 26 July, 2009, 22:06


Russian navy personnel aboard a submarine in St Petersburg on July 26, 2009 (AFP Photo / Kirill Kudrjavtsev)

Although Russia has been a navy power for more than three centuries, it was not until 1939 that it got a special date to celebrate its seafaring might. On Sunday, Russia marks the 70th anniversary of its naval forces.

 
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