CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DAY OF RUSSIA!

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Historical Background

On June 12, 1990, the first congress of people's deputies of the RSFSR adopted a declaration on state sovereignty of the RSFSR.

From 1992 to 2002, June 12 was a public holiday called "The Day of Declaration of State Sovereignty" or "Independence Day." Since 2002, the holiday was renamed "Day of Russia."

The holiday has been celebrated annually since 1992.