By a UN resolution in 2004, it was decided to celebrate May 8 and May 9 as the days of the end of the Second World War. Honoring official events related to the date are recommended to be held since 2005 in member countries of the UN community. The resolution was agreed upon in connection with the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II throughout the world.

The Red Cross is an independent humanitarian organization founded in 1863 by Henri Dunant (Switzerland) to help victims of armed conflicts, terror and violence. The purpose of the committee is to protect the life, health and dignity of people who have become victims of hostilities.

According to Russian legislation, military-technical cooperation is an activity of authorized organizations in the field of international relations. Such activities may be associated with mutual supplies, purchase or sale of military goods.

The phrase “Our service is both dangerous and difficult” applies most appropriately to employees of the Russian penal system. These people sometimes risk their lives and nerves, conducting internal investigations, finding out the truth, and performing dangerous service.

International holidays - World Donkey Day

Funny holidays - Birthday of the Coca-Cola drink

Norway Holidays - Women's Night (Kvinnehistorisk natt)

Holidays of Zoroastrianism - Gahanbar Spenta-Manyu

Holidays of Armenia - Yerkrapah Day

So the day was named in honor of St. Mark of Alexandria, an apostle of the 70 and an evangelist, whose memory is venerated by Christians on this date. The people called Mark the Keymaker, believing that he comes in the spring with the keys to open the heavens for heavy rains. The day was also called a bird holiday, or bird fasting.

Orthodox holidays on May 8:

Bright Wednesday (Wednesday of Bright Week)

Cathedral of the Saints of Sinai

Memorial Day of the Apostle and Evangelist Mark

Feast of the Constantinople Icon of the Mother of God