Grushinsky Festival
*is one of the most popular open-air music festivals in Russia held annually in midsummer of the country. Every year growing numbers of bard song lovers, which according to wikipedia.com refer to singer-songwriters who wrote songs outside the Soviet establishment, attend Grushinsky festival.
Maslyanitsa Festival
*it is a traditional Russian carnival that literally means “butter” in Russian language. This festival is celebrated during spring just before the Lent in which people cook pancakes with honey, butter, caviar and fresh cream. During this joyful festival, there will be dances, songs, attractions for children and displays of national costumes.
Russian Orthodox Christmas
*on the 7th day of January in accordance with the old Julian calendar, Russians will celebrate its Orthodox Christmas. It is one of the grandest and famous event in the country. People during Russian Orthodox Christmas attend all night mass wherein the church is ornately decorated and filled with the aroma of incense.
Russia Day
*held every June 12, Russia day marks the day when the Russian parliament officially declared full sovereignty and independence from the Soviet Union according to directrooms.com. This holiday is one of the most significant events in the nation.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
*normally celebrated with military parades and the traditional day on which women give small presents as a sign respect to the men in their lives. Defender of the Fatherland Day is annually held every February 23. In addition to receiving presents, this tribute of respect to all Russian soldiers from ancient until present times who defended the fatherland from foes will also receive congratulations and warm affections.
Feast Day
*this awesome celebration falls on the 6th day of December that is also known as the Feast Day of St. Nicholas of Myra, a Turkish bishop who became the patron saint of the capital city of the country.
New Year
*just like anywhere in the world, New Year’s Day is one of the most magnificent and biggest event that everyone is anticipating to happen. Most Russians celebrate New Year’s Day twice, on January 1 and 14. During this fantastic event, there will be launching of spectacular fireworks display.
Reference:
http://www.russia-ic.com/culture_art/festivals/763/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bard_(Soviet_Union)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grushinsky_festival
http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/holidays/olga.html
http://www.russia.com/blog/russian-orthodox-christmas-7-january
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Russia
http://directrooms.com/russia/travel-guides/festivals-events.htm
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