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Expatica Russia: Holidays and Celebrations in Russia

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Holidays & Celebrations in Russia

Ready to celebrate your new life in Russia? What better way to get to know your new home than experiencing the holidays and celebrations in Russia. Whatever party you’re looking for, you’ll find it in our expert guides on everything from local New Year traditions to Russian public holidays.

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Russian public holidays: important dates in 2022 and 2023

 Living in Russia? Here’s a list of all the Russian public holidays you need to know in 2022 and 2023, as well as other important dates.
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The best Russian festivals and celebrations in 2023

 The best of Russia’s festivals celebrate the rich Russian culture, religion and history, alongside a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre, food and snow festivals.
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Russian Christmas traditions: the story of Babushka

 One of the most famous things about Christmas in Russia is the story of Babushka, however most people in Russia have never heard the tale. James Cooper assists.
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School holidays in Russia: 2022 and 2023

 Here is a list of school holidays in Russia in 2022 and 2023 so that parents in Russia can make family holiday plans and arrange childcare in necessary.
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The Russian New Year

 Due to the gap between Gregorian and Julian calendars, Russia goes about the holidays slightly later and slightly different. Dairmid Gunn explains.
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