Russia Day

Russia Day is one of Russia’s youngest holidays. The day celebrates the establishing of Russia as an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, officially recognizing the day that the Declaration of the Sovereignty of the Russian Federation was signed. It also commemorates the creation of the post of the President of the Russian Federation (first taken by Boris Yeltsin), the national flag and the national anthem.

The holiday has changed its name twice.

Started by Boris Yeltsin In 1991, it was named Independence Day.

Then in 1994 was renamed to Day of the adoption of   the Declaration of Sovereignty of the Russian
Federation and finally on 1 February 2002 was renamed to Russia Day!
In this special day, the President of Russia grant National Awards to certain Russian people with a great achievement. The awards are granted to the ones who are prominent in their fields be it science, economy, or humanity.Russia.

Russian anthem

Russia — sacred our power,Russia — favourite our country.
Mighty will, great glory,
Your pride for all times!

Be famous, Fatherland our free,
Fraternal people the union century,
Ancestors the given wisdom national!
Be famous, the country! We are proud of you!

From the southern seas to polar edge
Our woods and fields were stretched.
One you on light! One you such —
The native earth favourite at God!

Be famous, Fatherland our free,
Fraternal people the union century,
Ancestors the given wisdom national!
Be famous, the country! We are proud of you!

Broad lands for dream and for a life
The futures to us open year.
To us force is given by our fidelity to Fatherland.
So was, so is and so will be always!

Be famous, Fatherland our free,
Fraternal people the union century,
Ancestors the given wisdom national!
Be famous, the country! We are proud of you!