Russian Language Day
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Where is Russian Language Day celebrated?
People throughout the world celebrate this day.
Who is Russian Language Day celebrated by?
Russian Language Day is celebrated by people trying to promote diversity and inclusion around the world.
When did Russian Language Day first start?
A day was dedicated to celebrating this Slavic language for the first time on June 6, 2010.
Who had started Russian Language Day?
This event was founded by UNESCO: the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
History And Timeline
Russia has been a central figure in the timeline of the United Nations. Today, it is one of the UN's official languages and a working language for the Security Council and General Assembly.
The United Nations Was Established
The UN was established with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a founding member on October 25, 1945.
1945Russia Took The Place Of The USSR In The UN
Following the collapse of the USSR, Russia took the USSR's permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
1991UN Adopted Russian As An Official Language
On February 1, 1946, five languages, Russian, French, Spanish, and English, were established by the General assembly as the official languages of the United Nations.
1946Russian Became A Working Language
The General assembly included Russian as a working language on December 21, 1968.
1968A Day Was Dedicated To The Russian Language
UNESCO sets aside June 6 to be celebrated as Russian Language Day each year.
2010Traditions And Customs
The ideal way to celebrate this day is to educate oneself and others about Russian culture and traditions.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Russian Language Day
Russian Language Day is the ideal opportunity to learn this Cyrillic alphabet. Start with the Russian alphabet.
You could also spend the day improving your general knowledge about Russia. It's a country with a rich culture and interesting history.
Explore Russian cuisine that goes beyond a Russian salad. Plan a Russian-themed party and get all your friends involved too!
Russian Language Day is all about diversity and inclusion, so if you know a Russian person in your neighborhood, have a conversation with them and try making new friends.
Facts And Stats
- Russian Language Day falls on the birthday of Aleksandr Pushkin. This Russian poet is considered the father of modern Russian, and his works are always a part of the celebrations.
- Only five percent of the Russian population speaks English, so if you plan a trip there, being able to speak Russian would be a big advantage. Travel agencies often launch special tours to Russia as part of this celebration. You can enroll to learn Russian on this national holiday and grab a special discount.
- Apart from Russia, three other countries, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, use Russian as their official language. This national holiday is celebrated vibrantly in these four countries.
Why is Russian Language Day celebrated?
Russian Language Day was established by the United Nations to eliminate the disparity between the use of all the different official languages.
What is Russia's first language?
Russian is the mother tongue of almost all Russian citizens.
What language is Russian closest to?
Russian is closely linked to Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Rusyn. Russian and Ukrainian have the same old East Slavic roots.
Who invented the concept of Russian Language Day?
Russian Language Day was conceived by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
What are some benefits of celebrating Russian Language Day?
Celebrating Russian Language Day creates a more inclusive environment. The language is old, and there are many Russian words that cannot be translated into other languages. Hence, this is also an opportunity to expand one's literary horizons.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, June 05, 2020
- Saturday, June 05, 2021
- Sunday, June 05, 2022
- Monday, June 05, 2023
- Wednesday, June 05, 2024
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