Anticipated Long Holiday for Russians: June Approaches
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Hey there! Brace yourself for a juicy round-up of what's happening in Russia this June.
First off, mark your calendars, 'cause June 12th is a big deal for the Russians—it's their Russia Day, and it's gonna be a bash so wild they're having a four-day weekend to celebrate. That's right, from June 12th to 15th, they're off work—and you betcha they're gonna party like it's 1999! This little tidbit was spilled by Yulia Sanina, a HR boss, in a chat with RIA Novosti.
So, what gives with these extended weekends? Well, it's all about shifting things around in the calendar, as it turns out. The long weekend in question is a swap, really. The holiday on June 13th was originally slated for March 8th—International Women's Day, a significant holiday for the Russians—but due to a government decree, the Powers That Be made the switcheroo. Given that March 8th happens to be a Friday in 2025, June 13th becomes a national holiday instead, and who's complaining?
Now, let's tackle some other exciting happenings. Besides their lively celebration plans, people in Biysk—a city located in Siberia—are facing a slightly less festive situation. It appears that 229 residential buildings in the city are right smack in the middle of a hot water supply shutdown zone. So bust out those snowsuits and ice scrapers, folks, 'cause winter is apparently just a-hangin' on!
Here are the key dates for your reference, folks:
- June 9th-11th: A shortened workweek with a total of 3 days.
- June 11th (Wednesday): A workday, but with an hour-long reduction in work time.
- Rest assured, there are a total of 19 working days in June for the Russians. Keep grooving and come party with us in Russia when June 12th rolls around!
This month in Russia, travelers might stumble upon a unique lifestyle exchange, as March 8th's International Women's Day holiday is moved to June 13th, making it a national holidays, while June 12th's Russia Day celebration is extended into a four-day weekend. Similarly, residents of Biysk in Siberia could find their lifestyles disrupted, given the ongoing hot water supply shutdown affecting 229 residential buildings, prompting the need to travel with cold weather gear.
