Mishael Mordinson asked:
I am sure you know a lot about the St. Valentine’s Day, its history, customs and traditions. I am going to tell you about a holiday that is considered to be the most romantic time of the year in Russia and Ukraine- the 8th of March or International Women’s Day, funny enough, it seems like it is celebrated only in FSU countries! You perfectly know that gifts and other signs of attention are extremely important in relationship, of course it is important to make your sweet heart feel wanted and loved every day, but there are several days in the year that are special!
Couple of words about where it came from. Maybe you will be surprised to hear that it all started early spring 1857, when the female workers of textile industry in New York have marched the Manhattan. They were demanding higher salaries, better work traditions and equal rights for women. Of course the demonstration was dispersed, but it made lots of noise.
Some 50 years after that during the Conference of Socialistic Women of the World in Copenhagen the day of 8th March was named the International Women’s Day. In Russia it became a custom to celebrate this holiday since 1913.
It is also sometimes called the holiday of spring. The gifts and flowers are given to all the women you know on that day. To your loved ones, mothers, sisters, colleagues etc. Many companies throw parties on that day and everybody is in great mood. In married couples men often do all the home chores on that day and try to make the life of their wives easy and pleasant.
One can say that the 8th of March combines St. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, I would agree on that, and this is what makes it really big, there is nobody left aside, everybody is either getting a gift or giving it! If you are dating a Russian or Ukrainian girl you must give her a gift on that day, even something little will please her, just make her feel special on that day. Prepare a breakfast or send her a beautiful postcard. You know that Russian girls love when men are romantic, make her feel “off the planet” with you!
I hope the article was helpful and it will help you explore deeper Russian culture and customs.
I am sure you know a lot about the St. Valentine’s Day, its history, customs and traditions. I am going to tell you about a holiday that is considered to be the most romantic time of the year in Russia and Ukraine- the 8th of March or International Women’s Day, funny enough, it seems like it is celebrated only in FSU countries! You perfectly know that gifts and other signs of attention are extremely important in relationship, of course it is important to make your sweet heart feel wanted and loved every day, but there are several days in the year that are special!
Couple of words about where it came from. Maybe you will be surprised to hear that it all started early spring 1857, when the female workers of textile industry in New York have marched the Manhattan. They were demanding higher salaries, better work traditions and equal rights for women. Of course the demonstration was dispersed, but it made lots of noise.
Some 50 years after that during the Conference of Socialistic Women of the World in Copenhagen the day of 8th March was named the International Women’s Day. In Russia it became a custom to celebrate this holiday since 1913.
It is also sometimes called the holiday of spring. The gifts and flowers are given to all the women you know on that day. To your loved ones, mothers, sisters, colleagues etc. Many companies throw parties on that day and everybody is in great mood. In married couples men often do all the home chores on that day and try to make the life of their wives easy and pleasant.
One can say that the 8th of March combines St. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, I would agree on that, and this is what makes it really big, there is nobody left aside, everybody is either getting a gift or giving it! If you are dating a Russian or Ukrainian girl you must give her a gift on that day, even something little will please her, just make her feel special on that day. Prepare a breakfast or send her a beautiful postcard. You know that Russian girls love when men are romantic, make her feel “off the planet” with you!
I hope the article was helpful and it will help you explore deeper Russian culture and customs.
