The Russian Word Resonates in Slovak Schools
Every year, Slovakia hosts the nationwide competition "The Russian Word." This remarkable event brings together enthusiasts of the Russian language and culture. Participants compete in various categories, including poetry, prose, solo and group singing.
Old New Year
The Old New Year is a unique holiday celebrated in several countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Serbia. Its origins stem from the transition from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, where January 1st in the old style corresponds to January 14th in the new style. This holiday combines both New Year's and Christmas traditions.
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.
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.
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.
