The Russians celebrate many holidays, one of the most revered is Independence Day. This date is perceived not just as an extra day off, but as a day of pride in our country. Despite the fact that the holiday is young, it is one of the most solemn. Freedom, civil peace, law and justice are his tenets. The day unites all the inhabitants of the country and teaches to be responsible for the future of the motherland.
History of occurrence
Even in the RSFSR, the Declaration of Sovereignty was adopted (06/12/1990). Later, the day was declared non-working and amended the Labor Code accordingly. The final name comes from the word "sovereignty", which means "independence." At first, the Russian people were cool with this day, since they considered him guilty of the collapse of a huge republic. Then people learned that there was no clause in the declaration itself, that Russia was leaving the USSR.
Independence Day received state status thanks to the first president Yeltsin B.N. This happened because it was on June 12 that he won the election by universal suffrage. It happened in 1991, and after 3 years the holiday became a national one. Putin V.V. noted that this date is the beginning of the reckoning of a new era in our state, and suggested renaming it to Russia Day, which was done in 2002.
Independence Day 2013
Politicians declare that the solemn date helps to imbue responsibility for our country, as well as to know its past. A grand concert is being held on Red Square in honor of the event, in the Kremlin at this time state prizes are awarded. In all cities of Russia, concerts are held in central squares. Large enterprises, concerns, factories organize celebrations, performances for working people.
Parties usually hold rallies on Independence Day. 2013 was no exception: concerts, awards and prizes, rallies - all organized at the highest level. The final chord of the events is the grandiose, bright, beautiful fireworks and anthem of our Motherland.
Independence Day today
The attitude of Russians to the holiday is positive. Concerts, competitions, performances of comedians, exhibitions, sales are massively attended. In large cities, salutes soar into the sky in the evening. Day brings up patriotism in citizens to their country, their city, their land.
People love to go on picnics in the countryside: they grill kebabs and relax by the ponds. Some consider the date an extra weekend, but most know that this is a tribute to history, the beginning of the formation of a democratic society.
Now they compose songs and poems for this holiday, they show pride, respect for the motherland. The words of praise tell us that Russia has experienced a lot in its history, but it has survived and continues to develop. Russian Independence Day (2013) showed that citizens know the national dates and honor them.
Our homeland has a historical and cultural heritage. She has come a long way to a "strong state." Its independence is the result of courage, hard work and the dedication of their ancestors. You need to know and remember this!