Russia Day
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June 12 marks Russia Day throughout the country. The day was first recognized in 1990 when The First Congress of Peoples Deputies named it, "Day of the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation.” Exactly one year later, Boris Yeltsen was elected the first President of the Russian Federation. In February of 2002 it was officially renamed Russia Day and enjoyed as a day off for citizens throughout Russia.
Being one of the country’s newest holidays, its customs are still evolving, but in 2003, President Vladimir Putin declared that it was a tribute to "the historic choice that the Russian people conscientiously made at the start of the 1990s.” That year saw the first military “fly over” in Red Square and featured parades complete with people dressed in soldier’s uniforms from past centuries.
Individual communities celebrate with local flair. Highlighting Russia’s diverse ethnic and cultural richness, many towns observe with customary dance and traditional dress. Although just recently celebrated, many citizens look at this holiday as a way to honor Russia’s past, present and future.
Submitted by Hal Molhoek
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June 12 marks Russia Day throughout the country. The day was first recognized in 1990 when The First Congress of Peoples Deputies named it, "Day of the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation.” Exactly one year later, Boris Yeltsen was elected the first President of the Russian Federation. In February of 2002 it was officially renamed Russia Day and enjoyed as a day off for citizens throughout Russia.
Being one of the country’s newest holidays, its customs are still evolving, but in 2003, President Vladimir Putin declared that it was a tribute to "the historic choice that the Russian people conscientiously made at the start of the 1990s.” That year saw the first military “fly over” in Red Square and featured parades complete with people dressed in soldier’s uniforms from past centuries.
Individual communities celebrate with local flair. Highlighting Russia’s diverse ethnic and cultural richness, many towns observe with customary dance and traditional dress. Although just recently celebrated, many citizens look at this holiday as a way to honor Russia’s past, present and future.
Submitted by Hal Molhoek
