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RUSSIA DAY (DAY OF RUSSIA) |
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Date-wise Events |
June 12 every year, since 1992 |
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Description |
- Russia Day is the national holiday of
the Russian Federation, celebrated on June 12 every year
since 1992.
- The First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian
Federation adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of
the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic on June 12,
1990.
- The creation of the post of the President of the
Russian Federation and the adoption of the
new Russian Constitution to reflect the new
political reality, along with the national flag,
anthem and emblem of the Russian
Federation, were major landmarks in the consolidation of
Russian statehood.
- The country's new name- the Russian Federation
(Russia) - was adopted on December 25, 1991.
- Under the presidential decree of June 16, 1998,
it was called the Day of Russia.
- People attend concerts and fireworks
that take place in many cities throughout the country.
- Prominent Russian writers, scientists and humanitarian
workers receive State Awards from the
President of Russia on this day.
- Most public offices and schools are closed on June 12.
- If the day falls on a weekend, the public holiday shifts
to the following Monday.
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