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

Ivan Kupala

Ivan Kupala Day used to be celebrated all over Russia in old times Ivan Kupala Day used to be celebrated all over Russia in old times. It takes place usually on 7th July. It is held to celebrate the Baptist and it is still popular today with young Russians in some provinces. Everything about the celebration relates to water. On the evening before called Tvorila night children have playful water fights and throw buckets of water all over each other

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 .

In the past, young people used to burn fires and jump joyfully over them holding hands.

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.

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

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

From 1949 to 1993 it was called «The Day of the Soviet Army and Navy» .

After the collapse of the Soviet Union also continued to celebrate the holiday in a number of CIS countries