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Open lesson dedicated to the traditions of celebrating Epiphany in Russia

 

The European Foundation of Slavic Literature and Culture invites high school students to an open lesson dedicated to the traditions of celebrating Epiphany in Russia.


Christmas Postcard

 

Christmas Postcard

Students of Bratislava's Ivan Horváth Gymnasium enthusiastically immersed themselves in the creative process of designing Christmas postcards under the guidance of the charismatic artist Ekaterina Grishakova.

Slovakia celebrated the Day of Victory over Fascism

On 8 May 2024, hundreds of people took part in an event in Bratislava to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Victory over Fascism. Victory over Fascism Day is a public holiday and a rest day in Slovakia.


Remembrance Day of Milan Rastislav Štefánik in Slovakia

4 May 2024 marks the 105th anniversary of the death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik – Slovak politician, French army general, diplomat, pilot, and astronomer.  General Milan Rastislav Štefánik died in a plane crash on 4 May 1919 in the village of Ivanka pri Dunaji near Bratislava.


Russian song over the Danube

Applications for participation in the XII International Festival "Russian Song over the Danube" start in Slovakia.

For the twelfth time, Russian song lovers will gather. Professional and amateur groups and individual performers are invited to compete for the best performance of Russian song art.


Traditions and Holidays: Beginning of May in Slovakia

With the arrival of May, Slovakia abounds with folk festivals and traditions. May 1, the Spring and Labor Day, is associated with the traditional setting up of trees decorated with colourful ribbons, known as “Maypoles,” and preparations for celebrating the so-called “Majáles”.