Russian Holidays In May
May sees a number of public holidays for Russians and Ukrainians. Our agents offices will be closed on the following dates.
May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and the 9th, 10th, 11th.
If you are waiting for replies to letters there may be additional delays because of these breaks.
Victory Day – 9th May
On the 9th May Russian people celebrate the victory over Germany in the Second World War, remembering those who fell in order to achieve it. On the 9th May the German military surrendered to the Soviet Union and the allies in Berlin. In fact the surrender was during the night of the 8th but due to the time zones for the people in Russia it actually happened on the 9th and this day was chosen. A military parade is held in Moscow to celebrate this day. This is one of the most celebrated occasions in the Russian calendar and one of their biggest Russian holidays.
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