International Women's Day in Russia
March 8th is International Women's Day, a day celebrating the political, economic, and social achievements of women and a time when men throughout the world will honor the special women in their lives. Though the holiday is global, few people place as much importance on International Women's Day as the citizens of Russia.
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Russian women first observed International Women's Day in 1913 while holding peace rallies on the eve of World War I. The protests continued into the following year and women throughout Europe, in an expression of women's solidarity, joined the Russians in decrying the war.
The activism didn't stop there. Inflamed by the deaths of over 2 million Russian soldiers in World War I, Russian women begin a strike "for bread and peace" on March 8, 1917. The strike led to the eventual abdication of the Czar and the provisional government gave Russian women the right to vote. The protests helped paved the way for the Russian revolution the rise of feminist Alexandra Kollontai. Kollontai fought for the rights of women and persuaded Lenin to make International Women's Day a public holiday in the Soviet Union.
International Women's Day is an official holiday in Russia and has been so since 1965. Banks, official businesses, and educational institutions all close and nearly everyone has the day off work. It is a day when friends, family, and coworkers celebrate together.
In Russia, International Women's Day is not the feminist holiday it once was. It has evolved into a celebration of women in general, a sort of cross between Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. Women are praised for their beauty, charm, and tenderness and Russian men show their appreciation by purchasing small gifts. Flowers, chocolate, perfume, and other special treats are all common as is breakfast in bed and a break from household chores. Men honor all women on International Women's Day. The holiday is not exclusive to wives, mothers, or significant others.
Although the holiday has gone from a celebration of women's achievements to a celebration of women in general, International Women's Day is still a significant holiday in Russia and its importance will continue for decades to come. On Monday, March 8th, Russian men and women and millions of other people around the world will mark this momentous day.
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