Russia
Capital: Moscow
About
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and a major cultural centre.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Russia. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
День народного единства · Unity Day
November 4, 2026
Wednesday
Новый год · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Новогодние каникулы · New Year holiday
January 2, 2027
Saturday
Новогодние каникулы · New Year holiday
January 3, 2027
Sunday
Новогодние каникулы · New Year holiday
January 4, 2027
Monday
Новогодние каникулы · New Year holiday
January 5, 2027
Tuesday
Cities (36)
ArkhangelskBalakovoBarnaulDomodedovoGaiGroznyIzhevskKaliningradKazanKostromaKrasnodarKrasnoyarskKurskMakhachkalaMoscowMuromNakhodkaNizhny NovgorodNovorossiyskNovosibirskObninskPskovRyazanSaratovSergiyev PosadSevastopolSimferopolSt. PetersburgTerneyTyumenVladimirVladivostokVolgogradYaltaYekaterinburgZvyozdny gorodok
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