Russia celebrates over 1,500 festivals annually. Festivals attract millions of people regardless of nationality or religion
January is named after Roman god Janus, meaning arched gateway. Month has 31 days and is first in Gregorian calendar. Numa Pompilius added January and February around 700 BCE
January is the first month of the year in Julian and Gregorian calendars. It has 31 days and is known as New Year's Day. In Northern Hemisphere, it's coldest, in Southern Hemisphere warmest
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New Year celebrated December 31-January 1 with family feasts and clock strikes. Orthodox Christmas (January 7) commemorates Jesus' birth with meat fasting. Easter (varied dates) marks Jesus' resurrection with church processions. Victory Day (May 9) commemorates WWII victory with parades and fireworks
New Year celebrated with fireworks at Red Square from December 31st to January 1st. Orthodox Christmas begins on January 7th with decorated public spaces