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Russian Holiday Traditions
If you travel to Russia during a holiday, you'll want to familiarize yourself with local traditions and customs. Holy days, feast days, and festivals offer some exciting surprises to the traveler looking for a unique experience.
Svyatki: Russian Christmastide
Svyatki – Sviatki – Russian Christmastide
The Russian New Year
The Russian New Year is celebrated in both old and new ways in Russia. Though some traditions mimic our own, others are unique to this country. Find out more about how the Russians mark this holiday.
Ded Moroz, the Russian Santa
Ded Moroz, the Russian Santa - Russia's Santa Claus
Russia Christmas Traditions
Christmas in Russia is a mixture of traditions both old and new, pagan and Christian, religious and secular. Learn how the Russians celebrate this special time of year!
Russian Holidays
Become familiar with Russia's holidays. Officially recognized holidays include the New Year, Christmas, Protector of the Motherland Day, International Women's Day, Spring and Labor Day, Victory Day, Russia Day, and Unity Day. Unofficial Russian holidays are also observed, like Easter, Maslenitsa, Ivan Kupala, Cosmonaut Day, and others.
Russian Name Day Tradition
Russian Name Day Tradition - Russian Name Day
Snegurochka
Snegurochka - The Russian Snow Maiden
Russian Traditions Through the Year
Learn about Russian traditions through the year. Annual traditions, festivals, and holidays include Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, and other customary events and observances.