August 30: what holiday is celebrated in Russia on this day?

The Annual calendar of the Russians is full of a variety of holiday dates. It is no exaggeration to say that the holidays in our country happen almost daily. Besides, one date can have several secular and religious festivals or historical events. Some memorable dates fall on 30 Aug? What holiday in Russia will celebrate this day the Orthodox believers?

International festival

What is notable about the 30 day of August? What holiday in Russia and all over the world to celebrate? More recently, the UN has dedicated this date to the issue of enforced disappearances, which are not only criminal, but politically motivated. According to experts of the international organization, each year worldwide for human rights violations, psychological, physical integrity, suppressed freedom of expression, self-determination, freedom of conscience. And forced disappearance of active participants of opposition movements and organizations is one of the powerful tools such illegal violations.

Noting the end of summer, international day of victims of enforced disappearances, an international human rights organization "Amnesty international" (Amnesty International) approaches the world with an appeal to do everything possible to eradicate this illegal phenomenon, as well as for compliance with any and all civil rights and liberties.

Days of the festival in Kazan and Tatarstan

A truly Grand celebration to happen on this day, in one of the largest Russian regions-the Republic of Tatarstan. Every year 30 of August is the Day of the Republic. Memorable historical date of birth of statehood in the region is declared non-working holiday. To mass celebrations in the Republic are prepared in advance, decorating the streets and towns, and small settlements. The traditional Day of education of the Republic begins with greetings of the Tatarstan President to the citizens. Until late at night everywhere concerts, folk festivals, national entertainment.

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The day of the city of Kazan, the capital of the Republic, also held on 30 August. What holiday in Russia is celebrated on this summer day?

El

The city Day on 30 August also notes Yelnya. This small town in the Smolensk region, in accordance with historical documents, was founded in 1150 by the Kievan Prince Sviatoslav. Since then, the fortress Elna, and after – the town of Yelnya, was a real ground for military battles. The devastating Tatar-Mongol raids, devastating fires, the difficult years of occupation by the knights of Duchy of Lithuania was preceded by the final consolidation of the Yelnya status of the Russian city. During the war of 1812 the inhabitants of the city resisted the armies of Napoleon, and in the difficult years of the great Patriotic war, fought against the German occupying forces. To date, El – one of the cities of military glory of Russia.

The Liberation of Taganrog

Traditionally, at the end of August the solemn event, designed to recall the events of the great Patriotic war, held in Taganrog. The inhabitants of this city of military glory is celebrated annually the Day of liberation of Taganrog from the occupation of the German fascist invaders. Festival with the participation of veterans of the great Patriotic war is invariably accompanied by colorful performances by local musicians, singers and creative teams. Festivities lasted late into the evening and ends the Day of liberation of Taganrog fireworks.

Birthday cleaner

So, the penultimate day of the summer rich in events, despite the absence of major national holidays that fall on August 30. What holiday in Russia also deserve attention? Every year 30 of August in our country and in most European countries, the day of the birth of this indispensable household appliance, such as electric vacuum cleaner. Almost half a century ago today, the British Hubert Booth received a patent for a vacuum cleaner, his invention is much improved hygienic-sanitary state of the European houses and, in fact, put an end to the plague.

Orthodox holidays, events, veneration of the saints

What Orthodox saints honored on August 30? What religious holiday in Russia, it is customary to celebrate this day?

From time Immemorial in the penultimate day of summer honored the Holy Myron (of Kyzikos), a Greek priest, martyred in the third century for refusing to worship the pagan beliefs. In the people this holiday is called Miron-a Carminative and is considered the beginning of the fall. To Mironov the day was to finish the sowing of winter crops, not to remain without a crop. Date of veneration of this Martyr, when life is characterized by mercy and gentle disposition, also known as “Widow's help” in Russian villages there was a good tradition to give this day possible help udobstvami women.

Together with the Holy Martyr Myron in accordance with the Church calendar worship of several Orthodox saints Paul and Juliana, the monk painter of Alaia, martyrs Philip, Stratton, Cyprian and Eutychian and others.

In Addition to the veneration of the saints August 30, a celebration in the Russian Orthodox calendar prescribes to celebrate this day? The penultimate day of the August – it's a celebration in honor of the two icons of the Mother of God: the caves Svensk and Ermatiko.

So now we know that only one date-30 August – have more than six holidays: from the international to the religious.