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May 9, known as Victory Day, is a sacred, deeply emotional holiday in Russia. It is characterized by a "joy with tears in our eyes" atmosphere and with intimate family commemorations for millions who perished.
On these days, the whole country thanks the heroes for a peaceful sky, and lights thousands of candles in honor of the memory of those who gave their lives for our peaceful future.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II – started in Vologda on April 22nd and last till May 9th. Volunteers distribute black-and-orange ribbons, symbolizing smoke and flame, to be worn on the chest as a mark of memory and respect for veterans.
The decision was made at a meeting of the working group, which was chaired by Lyubov Sovershaeva, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North-Western Federal District.
The plan for preparing and holding the main celebratory events in 2026 has already been developed. It offers numerous events, including cultural and sports festivals, exhibitions, historical reconstructions, parades and rallies.
06.05.2026 16:11
On May 9th Immortal Regiment action will take place in Vologda.
This year sees the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, and the annual military parade and Immortal Regiment march will take place in the Vologda Region.
06.05.2026 15:58
Cherepovets City plays host to Days of VOICES Festival on July 2-5.
Since 2010 VOICES has become an essential event for all European and Russian independent cinema lovers. Hundreds of guests and films, dozens of concerts and workshops were welcomed by Vologda and Cherepovets all along these years.
7.2 tons of ice cream were exported from the Vologda Region to Gagry, Abkhazia.
The opening of the museum Vologda's cultural heritage in the Chinese city of Xi'an will be part of a large cultural exchange plan implemented by the Vologda Region Government as part of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Shaanxi Province of the People's Republic of China.
The St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II - started in Vologda ahead of Victory Day.