Holidays

Pushkin Day

Alexander Pushkin Pushkin Day

A holiday dedicated to the work of the great poet

Pushkin Day in Russia is celebrated annually on June 6 (May 26, old style). It is timed to the birthday of poet Alexander Pushkin, who is called the creator of the modern Russian language.

Every year on June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Pushkin Day is celebrated in Russia, and all over the world – the international holiday of the Russian language. Read the rest of this entry »

Decree on declaring June 11, 2025 as the Day of National Holiday “Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha”

Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha Decree on declaring June 11, 2025 as the Day of National Holiday “Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha”

In accordance with Part 7 of Article 4 of Federal Law No. 125-FZ of September 26, 1997 “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations”, Article 1 of Law No. 156-III-Z of the Republic of Kalmykia of October 13, 2004 “On Holidays and Commemorative Days in the Republic of Kalmykia”, for the purpose of further development of national and cultural traditions of the Kalmyk people, Read the rest of this entry »