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Holidays have always been grand events for the Russian culture and its citizens. Even during the communist era, holidays and folk celebrations were happy times for the Russian people. Today, buildings and churches all over Russia are dressed with red banners and flags and are illuminated
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Young people celebrate Children's Day, or "Maslenitsa," in late February
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by spotlights and fireworks. Many cities and towns host various parades that involve local and national heroes. On these holidays, businesses and industries close in order to allow proper family celebration. |
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