Holidays and events

Youth Day in Russia is celebrated on June 27. This holiday was established by President Boris Yeltsin in 1993. Despite its official status, Youth Day is not recognized as a public holiday.

Youth Day is a celebration of young people. On this day, activists throughout the cities hold fairs, lectures, humor competitions, quests, yoga classes, a multi-discipline competition, dance master classes, bicycle excursions, and much more. The large celebration ends with a rock concert from talented young groups and in some cities by the launch of a mass of illuminated balloons.