The date, June 25, was proposed by activists of public associations in the late 90s of the 20th century, when they realized the loss of the connecting thread between the Slavic peoples due to the collapse of the USSR. The creative All-Union festival “Small Motherland”, first organized in 1957, was taken as a basis. After 1991, with the further isolation of countries from each other, the Slavic peoples also began to move away, because the states became independent.

To the greatest extent, this holiday applies to merchant seamen. Hundreds and thousands of merchant ships sail every day, carrying a significant portion of cargo traffic. The emergence of modern ships, equipped with the most advanced technologies, does not in any way detract from their merits, and sometimes heroic efforts.

In Russia, the first organization that was engaged in collecting and processing statistical data was opened on June 25, 1811. Initially, it was a small department under the leadership of Karl Hermann, included by order of Alexander I into the Ministry of Police. Later, the structural unit grew and became an independent institution.

Holidays of Belarus - Youth and Students Day

International holidays - Global Beatles Day

A pathology caused by loss of skin pigment is called “vitiligo” and occurs in 1-2% of the world's population. The cause of the disease, which is not contagious, is unknown to scientists. People with vitiligo are subject to social discrimination and psychological pressure due to low public awareness about this disease.

Holidays of Ukraine - Youth Day

Holidays of Kyrgyzstan - Lawyer's Day

Lutheran holidays - Augsburg Confession Day

Holidays of Ukraine - Customs Service Day

Holidays in Slovenia - Statehood Day (Dan drzavnosti)

The date took part of the name from the church day of honoring the memory of St. Peter of Athos, who lived in the 7-8 centuries. The people called Peter the Solstice, because on this day the heavenly body turned towards winter. Although the daylight hours were beginning to wane, it was not getting any colder.

Holidays in Croatia - Statehood Day (Independence Day)

Orthodox holidays June 25:

Memorial Day of St. Onuphrius the Great

Memorial Day of St. Peter of Athos

The discovery of the relics and the second glorification of the blessed Grand Duchess Anna Kashinskaya