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День Свято́го Валенти́на (St. Valentine's Day) came to Russia in early 1990's and it's a relatively new holiday. Although it is not observed as a public holiday it is widely celebrated and remains one of the most popular romantic holidays in Russia. Russia celebrates Valentine’s Day with real spirit of romance nowadays. Explore the article to know about Russian Valentines Day customs and traditions. It would be like the orthodox version of Valentine’s Day celebrated on Valentine’s Day, on February 14 (and also celebrated by the Russians). The “competition” between the two celebrations (Valentine’s Day and Saint Peter and Saint Fevronia) has sparked a lot of controversy in the country. More than one hundred years ago, back in the 19th century, on February 14 girls from the Russian nobility sent Valentine cards to their boyfriends and they, in turn, asked them to dance at Do Russians Celebrate Valentine’s Day? Of course! Russian people are fond of romantic gestures and Valentine’s day is the perfect day to showcase their affection. Although some people go all out in expressing their love to their significant others, some choose not to make a big deal of Valentine’s day. Valentine’s Day is a relatively new holiday for Russia, but it has been embraced wholeheartedly. Wondering how it’s being celebrated in the Russian capital? We’ve gathered some events Russia and soviet countries only began celebrating Valentine's Day in the early 90s, after the collapse of the USSR. Despite the fact that it’s an adopted holiday, Russians celebrate the day of love with so much passion! Holidays in Russia 2026. Valentine’s Day on February 14 is a global holiday that traditionally celebrates romantic love. The holiday has taken a secular form in recent years and is celebrated in almost all countries worldwide. Is Valentine's Day a Public Holiday? Valentine's Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. Valentine’s Day in Russia is a relatively new holiday, only gaining popularity in the past few decades. It is celebrated on February 14th, just like in many Western countries. However, instead of being a day for couples to express their love for each other, it is seen more as a day for friends and family to show their appreciation for one Valentine’s Day in Russia is celebrated pretty much the same way as in any Western country – with romantic dinners, flowers and chocolates. The only differences are that in Russia, flowers are almost a mandatory gift for a woman, and the romantic dinner usually happens at home. Russia Day in Mirny, Sakha Republic on 12 June 2014. Russia Day (День России, Den Rossii) is celebrated on June 12. On this day, in 1991, the Russian parliament formally declared Russian sovereignty from the Soviet Union. The holiday was officially established in 1992. No, Russia does not celebrate Valentine's Day. The holiday is not recognized by the Russian Orthodox Church, and it is not a public holiday. Valentine's Day was introduced to Russia by Western businesses in the 1990s, but it did not catch on. Though not endemic in Russia, this holiday seeped in similarly to Halloween and mainstream Christmas. Secularised version would be the International Women’s day, the 8th of March, but the spiel is the same: giving flowers is most universal, followed by gifts or romantic events ranging from restaurants and cinema to spas and hotel stays. Belgorod, Russia. In the Nineties, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Valentine’s Day came to Russia and has long been popular — with most but not all.. In 2008, a rival holiday on St Valentine’s day falls on February 14th. All over the world, people of all ages acknowledge this annual event. It is the day when people celebrate their love. Valentine's Hearts Valentine's Day the Russian Way Of course cards, flowers, chocolate, and teddy bears, and other gifts are given away each year to lovely ladies and (sometimes) kind gentlemen on February 14th. Perhaps items involving cupids, doves, or the heart shape would be given as well But in Russia, this happen I admit I sympathize with Russians who object to St. Valentine’s Day as a yet another example of “creeping Americanism” — after all, Russia already has Восьмое марта as a day for giving flowers and chocolates, and what’s more, Valentine’s Day is only about three weeks before this! It seems like “overkill” to have two Mix grenadine with the heavy cream and let it sit on the side. Add the Kahlúa and vodka to an ice-filled rocks glass. Pour the pink cream on top. Valentine’s Day began as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. The feast was first established by Pope Gelasius I to honor one or two saints named Valentinus for being martyred on February 14. Argentina. Although not as big as in western countries, Argentina celebrates the Dia de Los Enamorados or Valentine's day. It is an interesting case study, as many have criticized Valentine's day as being run by corporate greed as a way to encourage spending on candy, flowers, and other gifts to show your love for one another.
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