Cosmonautics Day in Russia
Russian Holiday observed every year on April 12 to
commemorate the first manned orbit of the earth, achieved
on April 9, 1962 by the Soviet Union. 27 year old
Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin made one complete orbit
around the earth aboard the spacecraft Vostok I.
The orbit took one hour and forth-eight minutes.
Victory Day in Russia
Russian holdiday observed every year on may 9 to
commemorate the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet
Union in the Second World War (also known in Russia as the
Great Patriotic War).
Wikpedia Introduction to Public Holidays in Russia
Includes information about many different public, religious,
and traditional holidays. Includes information about Labor Day,
Victory Day, Russia Day, Unity Day, International Women's Day,
Muslim holidays observed in Russia, Tatiana Day,
Valentine's Day, Maslenitsa, Radio Day, Ivan Kupala Day,
the Day of Conception, Easter, New Year, and Christmas.
See also
Other Events in Russia
Russia Travel Guide
Europe Travel Guide
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