All About Labor Day As Holiday in Russia – History and Meaning

Labor Day is celebration for workers in many countries around the world. This warning stems from the American working-class strike action on May 1, 1886. They demanded that working hours be reduced from 15 hours to 8 hours a day. However, American’s goverment rejected that request. Three years later, all workers at the World Socialist […]

Traditions and Customs Of Russian Easter

The Easter Day in Russia is always great and festive. Nowadays, Easter is celebrated everywhere in Russia. Even in places that previously hadn’t celebrated Easter. Such as in hospitals, prisons, by soldiers, and others. At Easter, all of Russia celebrates the rise of Jesus Christ. Easter Day is believed to be the birth of a […]

7 Things You Should Know About Easter Day in Russia

Most of Russian people are Orthodox Christians. They upheld the religion that came to their homeland more than a thousand years ago. However, many Russians regard their Christianity as a symbol. No religion is so widespread in Russia other than Orthodox Christianity. Almost all communities, large or small, have their own Orthodox Church. How do people […]

The Orthodox Easter Day in Russia

Easter is the important celebration for Christians. Easter is identical with Jesus. Paul called it “the Passover lamb”. The Christian congregation today believes that Jesus was crucified, died and buried. Then on the third day rose from the dead. Easter celebrates the day of the resurrection. This is the most important celebration because it commemorates […]

Get To Know About Russian Easter Eggs

Easter Day symbolizes the passion and death of Jesus Christ. A series of great day begins with the celebration of White Thursday, Good Friday, and Quiet Saturday then the Easter Sunday evidences as the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. There is one unique thing that has always been synonymous with this great celebration, the […]

Symbols and Tradition of New Year in Russia

Most Russians celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and close friends. New year’s celebration in Russia comes from the celebration of Christmas. Big holiday in Russia is Christmas before Communist Party have banned the religious festivities. Russians celebrate the New Year as much as possible as Christmas, but exclude the religious aspect. Its  compensation because […]

Ded Moroz and Snegurochka as Symbol of Christmas in Russia

Ded Moroz and Snegurochka as Symbol of Christmas in Russia. Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are popular figures in Russia, especially in Christmas and New Year. Who are they? Orthodox Christianity is the most widely embraced religion in Russia. Like other Christians, Orthodox Christians also celebrate Christmas. But uniquely they celebrate Christmas not on December 25, […]

Facts of Orthodox Easter Day in Russia

Orthodox Easter Day in Russia is not much different with other Christians in the other country. Even if there is a difference, it is not a matter of principle. Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Christians alike believe in the resurrection of Christ. The Easter celebrations in Russia are unlike anywhere else. Russians are more focused on […]

Christmas in Russian Common Decorations

Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually by Christians on December 25 to commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated in the evening service on December 24; and morning service on 25 December. Some Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas on January 6. What is christmas in russian common decorations? Before it, You can read […]

Christmas in Russian Orthodox Church

Christmas in Russian Orthodox Church. Every year Christians around the world celebrate Christmas. Christmas Day is the long-awaited day. There Christians celebrate life. The birth of Jesus is a symbol of hope to be forgiven, to be reconciled, and to be restored. Jesus replaced darkness with light, fear with joy, and death with life. Russian have unique […]