Thursday, June 20, 2013

June 12th is Russia Day


In 1990 The Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.  Russia Day has been celebrated as a federal holiday since 1992.  There may be concerts and fireworks, prominent Russian writers, scientists and humanitarian workers receive state awards from the president of Russia on this day.  Most work places and schools are closed.  

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