holidays

‘Velvet season’: How did this expression come about?

‘Velvet season’: How did this expression come about?

10 best Soviet SUMMER movies

10 best Soviet SUMMER movies

What is ‘Sabantuy’ and why is it celebrated all over Russia? (PHOTOS)

What is ‘Sabantuy’ and why is it celebrated all over Russia? (PHOTOS)

What do Russians celebrate on June 12?

What do Russians celebrate on June 12?

Not just New Year: What holidays do Russians celebrate in January?

Not just New Year: What holidays do Russians celebrate in January?

New Year all year round: All New Year celebrations of different peoples of Russia

New Year all year round: All New Year celebrations of different peoples of Russia

3 pagan holidays that are still celebrated in Russia

3 pagan holidays that are still celebrated in Russia

Why is there a tradition of pulling people by their ears on their birthday?

Why is there a tradition of pulling people by their ears on their birthday?

Why is the graduation celebration in St. Petersburg called ‘Scarlet Sails’?

Why is the graduation celebration in St. Petersburg called ‘Scarlet Sails’?

How the Soviets celebrated Labor Day (PHOTOS)

How the Soviets celebrated Labor Day (PHOTOS)

12 great Russian Orthodox feasts (other than Easter)

12 great Russian Orthodox feasts (other than Easter)

How Soviets celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 (PHOTOS)

How Soviets celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 (PHOTOS)

Why do ALL men in Russia get greetings on February 23?

Why do ALL men in Russia get greetings on February 23?