About Russia

  • Association of Economic Cooperation with African States (AECAS) promotes Russian business on the African continent with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, various government agencies and research institutes https://africa-rus.com/en/ 
  • Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation https://roscongress.org/en/

  • Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum. This is the first time in the history of modern Russia that an event of this kind has been held at such a high level, and it is unprecedented in the history of Russian-African relations. Priority areas of economic cooperation in which concrete results can be achieved in the coming years were outlined https://summitafrica.ru/en/

  • Russia Beyond is an international multimedia project. Since launching in 2007, its mission has always been to help the world understand Russia better. "We are your main gateway for all things in Russia - culture, travel, education, language, ways to do business, and much more. We are here for you as a guide, helper, and advisor for any question related to our country", - says the website https://www.rbth.com
  • Russia Travel is a national tourism portal established by the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation https://europe.russia.travel

January 1-5 - New Year Holidays

January 7 - Orthodox Christmas

February 23 - Defender of the Fatherland Day

March 8 - International Women's Day

May 1 - Spring and Labor Day

May 9 - Victory Day

June 12 - Russia Day (National Day of the Russian Federation)

November 4 - Unity Day

Information on the Russian National Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem is available on the Kremlin's official website http://en.flag.kremlin.ru