On Saturday, June 6, many holidays are celebrated in Russia and around the world, covering various aspects of society. On this day, Russian Language Day, Tetris Day and Pushkin Day are celebrated.
Russian Language Day
Russian Language Day coincides with the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The holiday was established in 2010 at the UN level, and in Russia it received official status in 2011.
This day is dedicated not only to the language itself, but also to its cultural heritage, as well as its role in shaping national identity.
On June 6, various events are held around the world: concerts, competitions, lectures and exhibitions dedicated to the Russian language and literature.
Tetris day
Tetris Day is dedicated to one of the most popular video games in the world. It was created by Soviet programmer Alexei Pajitnov in 1984 on the Elektronika-60 computer.
Since then, Tetris has won the hearts of millions around the world and become an icon of the industry. On this day, fans come together to remember how this simple and ingenious game changed their lives.
Tetris became not only a game, but also a cultural phenomenon that had a major impact on the development of video games. It is also the first digital product exported from the Soviet Union to the USA.
Pushkin Day in Russia
Pushkin Day in Russia is dedicated to the birthday of the poet Alexander Pushkin. This holiday has a long history: it was first celebrated in 1880 with the opening of a monument to the writer in Moscow.
In Soviet times, this date received the status of an All-Union poetic holiday, and in 1997 it was officially established as Pushkin Day in Russia. On this day, literary readings, reading competitions, excursions and other events dedicated to Pushkin’s work are held throughout the country.
Various cultural events are also organized in Russia, including concerts, exhibitions and theatrical performances.