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22.01.2026 15:06
Russian Students' Day in Vologda Region: how to celebrate the holiday.

Students' Day, also known as Tatiana's Day is celebrated in Russia on January 25 with university parties, performances and ceremonies honoring Saint Tatiana, the patron saint of students.

21.01.2026 15:03
Vologda Maslenitsa (Butter week) from 16 to 22 February: party like a real Russian!

This year Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) - the week before the beginning of Lent in the Orthodox Church - will run from 16 to 22 February. Maslenitsa signals the exit of winter and heralds the coming of spring.

20.01.2026 16:24
Visit a botanical garden, the largest plant collection in Vologda for free!

On January 21, the Vologda botanical garden offers free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.

20.01.2026 16:16
Free museum day on January 21. Don’t miss a chance to visit exhibitions for free!

In 2019, the free museum day program was initiated to make cultural institutions more accessible. The program is applied for every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

20.01.2026 10:44
Vologda is to join an international Museum Selfie Day on January 21.

On January 21, 2026 museum visitors, curators, and managers from all over the world will be taking part in #MuseumSelfie day, a project aimed at raising awareness of the great collections being housed by national and regional museums across the globe.