Russia’s holiday calendar is a great reflection of the multi-faceted and diverse history of the country. It contains public and patriotic holidays combined with religious ones, celebrated back in imperial Russia. While religious holidays have to do with the Orthodox Church, many of the non-religious holidays commemorate victories or military events.

If you are traveling to Russia, it is important to know the holidays and the main events that take place, in order to know, if you happen to coincide with any of these during your trip. You may also want to know the holidays to schedule your visit on these specific days.