1) what dates and events are memorable to every russian citizen? 2) what do they commemorate and celebrate? 3) what new national holidays have been recently introduced in russia? 4) when is christmas celebrated in russia? 5) what is the favorite holiday of the russians? 6) how is new year celebrated in russia?

1) The dates of this kind are: Victory Day, May Day, Constitution Day, the Women's Day, the Day of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation.
2) Victory Day which is celebrated on May 9 to commemorate the Victory of the Russian troops over the Nazi invaders. Love for freedom has been a national character of the Russian people.
3) Recently new national holidays have been introduced. They are Christmas and Easter. Christmas and Easter are both religious holidays.
4) In Russia Christmas is celebrated on January 7
5) Christmas
6) This is New Year, with a New Year Tree, bells, presents and Grandpa Frost, European Santa Claus. People believe that a miracle is a must on this day. New Year's celebrations receive widespread coverage by mass media. On the New Year night people go to a dance, visit their friends or stay at home and watch TV. Party-goers enjoy a hearty meal.
January 1 is now a national holiday, fortunately for those who like to celebrate most of the night.