Knitted accessories were worn by children, women and men in Rus'. For the first time, mittens called “mittens” were mentioned in the Smolensk charter of 1229. This type of clothing not only warmed in the cold, but also emphasized the social status of the owner. Today, such a cult item as mittens has come back into fashion.

The installation of a spruce tree on Christmas Eve came to Russia from northern Germany. Peter I became acquainted with the traditions of planting Christmas trees in Saxony in 1697-1698. in Europe while traveling. Since 1976, the main spruce tree in the country has become the tree installed annually in the Kremlin Palace of Congresses. Every Soviet schoolchild dreamed of coming to Moscow for the New Year holiday.

The history of Russia is replete with events worthy of being the subject of national pride for the power and greatness of the state, the courage and heroism of soldiers. The conquest of Izmail in 1790 influenced the conclusion of peace in Iasi in 1791, the Black Sea coast from the Southern Bug to the Dniester went to Russia. This strengthened its position by opening new sea routes. Under Izmail, Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov proved the perfection of Russian military art, his “miracle heroes” once again showed the world that nothing is impossible for a Russian soldier.

December 24th is a special day for Western Christians, filled with a Christmas atmosphere and goodwill, a positive and creative mood. Christmas Eve is a kind of eve of Christmas and is celebrated on the eve of its onset. Christmas Eve got its name not by chance, but thanks to the main dish that is served at the table that evening - sochiv. Like kutya, it is succulently prepared from pre-prepared and well-steamed cereals, cereals, usually seasoned with honey or dried fruits.

Constitution Day of the Republic of Bashkortostan

Day of the Federal Agency for Government Communications and Information of the Russian Federation (FAPSI Day)

Spenders and shopping fans, for whom marketers and designers design the facades of shops, restaurants and exhibitions, have come up with an unusual holiday. A funny celebration is celebrated by those who literally eat with the eyes of mannequins in beautiful clothes, mountains of cosmetics, compositions of tea and coffee, and other goods behind the glass of shops.

The origin of the day comes from the Orthodox holiday of the veneration of St. Nikon of Pechersk. On the day of Nikon, the population glorified the sun. There was a tradition of lighting huge fires to ward off evil spirits wandering in the darkness. The coming weather was determined by the sun's rays: if they were directed towards the ground, a blizzard was expected, rays to the sides foreshadowed severe frosts.

Archives are an integral institution of every state, which plays the role of the treasury of the historical and cultural memory of the people, is a guarantee of its worldview and development. Workers of archival institutions make a significant contribution to the development of science and culture, and other spheres of social life. It is they who extend the age of documents, storing them for future generations, which contributes to the comprehension of history and understanding of human existence.

Fourth Sunday of Advent for Catholics

Memorial Day of St. Nikon Sukhoi

Memorial Day of St. Daniel the Stylite

Memorial Day of St. Theophan

Memorial Day of St. Luke the Stylite