2025 in Russia

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Events in the year 2025 in Russia.

Incumbents

• President: Vladimir Putin
• Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin

Events

January

• 11 January – Ukraine announces the capture of two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast.[1]
• 17 January – Iran and Russia sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty".[2]
• 29 January – An illegal logger opens fire at forest rangers trying to arrest him in Usokhi, Kaluga Oblast, killing three rangers and holding two others hostage before committing suicide.[3]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Russia

Source:[4][5]

• 1–7 January – New Year's Day and Holidays
• 7 January – Christmas (Orthodox)
• 23 February – Defender of the Fatherland Day
• 24 February – Defender of the Fatherland Holiday
• 8 March – International Women's Day
• 10 March – International Women's Day Holiday
• 1 May – Spring and Labour Day
• 17 May – Constitution Day
• 29 May – Ascension Day
• 9 May – Victory Day
• 12 June – Russia Day
• 4 November – Unity Day

Deaths

• 1 January:
  • Viktor Alksnis, 74, politician, mayor of Tuchkovo (2013–2015), MP (2000–2007), and deputy of the Soviet Union (1989–1991).[6]
  • Vladimir Kosykh, 74, politician, MP (1993–1995).[7]
• 10 January: Yevgenia Dobrovolskaya, 60, actress (Queen Margot, The Irony of Fate 2, Guys from Mars).[8]
• 29 January:
  • Vadim Naumov, 55, Olympic figure skater (1992, 1994), world champion (1994)[9]
  • Evgenia Shishkova, 52, Olympic figure skater (1992, 1994), world champion (1994)[9]

See also

References

1. "Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
2. "Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow". Al Jazeera. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
3. "Illegal Logger Kills 3 Forest Rangers in Kaluga Region Before Taking His Own Life". The Moscow Times. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
4. "Russia Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
5. "Holidays and Observances in Russia in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
6. "Умер Виктор Алкснис". ВЗГЛЯД.РУ (in Russian). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
7. "Депутат первого созыва Госдумы РФ Владимир Косых скончался в Волгограде". Высота 102.0 (in Russian). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
8. "Умерла Евгения Добровольская". РБК (in Russian). 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
9. "Who are the victims of the DC plane crash?". BBC. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.

External links

• Online calendar