White Nights
Maslenitsa
Student`s Day
Student`s Day is one of most popular celebrations with young people in Russia, as it marks the end winter exams at universities.
It takes place on 25th January and has been a tradition since 1755 when Moscow University was established.
On this day students and professors exchange gifts, awards are given to outstanding students
The Lomonosov monument a cup which symbolizes knowledge is lit
There are also musical performances, comic skethes and a magnificent fireworks display in the evening.
Student`s Day loved by everyone but it is especially popular with young as it allows them to relax and forget about their exams for a day.
Defender of the Fatherland Day

Festivals and celebrations in Russia

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PROJECT
Festivals and
Celebrations in Russia.
Created by the
students of the 9th
grade: Binnatova
Diana, Yevsyutina
Olga, Kim Ekaterina,
Kapustina Alina,
Kondrashova Irina.

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Same people consider Ivan Kupala day to be
the first day of the swimming season and if the
water is warm enough , boys and girls happily
in rivers and lakes until late at night . Girls like
to float candies and delicate flowers in the
hope that it will bring them happy marriages .

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There is also a belief that on the eve of Ivan Kupala
magical fern flowers can be found in the forests. In
some villages, people look forward to Ivan Kupala
Day enthusiastically. It is ancient celebration which
continues to be fun for all family members whatever
their ages.

7. White Nights

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13. Maslenitsa

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16. Student`s Day

17. Student`s Day is one of most popular celebrations with young people in Russia, as it marks the end winter exams at universities.

18. It takes place on 25th January and has been a tradition since 1755 when Moscow University was established.

19. On this day students and professors exchange gifts, awards are given to outstanding students

20. The Lomonosov monument a cup which symbolizes knowledge is lit

21. There are also musical performances, comic skethes and a magnificent fireworks display in the evening.

There are also musical performances, comic skethes and a
magnificent fireworks display in the evening
.

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23. Student`s Day loved by everyone but it is especially popular with young as it allows them to relax and forget about their exams for a day.

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25. Defender of the Fatherland Day

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Was set in the Soviet
Union in 1922 as the Day of
the Red Army and Navy

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From 1949 to
1993 it was called
«The Day of the
Soviet Army and
Navy»
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After the collapse of the Soviet
Union also continued to
celebrate the holiday in a
number of CIS countries
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