On this day, national awards are given to people in the Kremlin for their work in the fields of science and technology, literature and art, as well as for outstanding humanitarian achievements.
People also attend concerts and firework displays that take place in many cities throughout the country.
The Russia Day is one of the country's "youngest" state holidays. People began celebrating it in 1992 and in 1994 it was declared a national holiday.
Children dance during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
A couple dances during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
A man carries a flag during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
A woman during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
People dance during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
People hold a flag during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
A man holding a child takes a selfie at an exhibition of military equipment during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
A woman during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
A man during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
Artists perform during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
People during the celebration of Russia Day on the quay of the Sports Harbor in Vladivostok.
People during the celebration of Russia Day in Simferopol.
