... date retains its significance. Where Has the Holiday Been Cancelled or Renamed? Some countries abandoned the celebration of February 23 after gaining independence: Ukraine – instead of February 23, since 2014, the Day of Defenders of Ukraine (October 14) has been celebrated, coinciding with the Orthodox holiday of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia – they rejected the holiday after leaving the USSR. Georgia – replaced the holiday with Defender of the Fatherland ...

... Strategic Session of the Financial Market (Expert RA). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. April 10 – Finance and Technology: Relevant Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Kommersant). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds. April 14 – Profit Conference Spring (Profit). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. April 24 – XI Round Table “Financial Market Instruments for Corporate Treasury” (Cbonds). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds. April 25 – XV Russian M&A ...

... spread around the world. Why this holiday has not taken root in Russia and how it is perceived today. The History of Valentine's Day and Why It Is Not Popular in Russia Valentine's Day, also known as the Day of Love, is celebrated annually on February 14 and is one of the most popular holidays worldwide. However, in Russia, the attitude towards this day remains ambiguous. To understand why this is the case, it is essential to examine the history of the holiday's origin and its perception in Russian ...

... partition of British India along religious lines led to the creation of two states—a secular, predominantly Hindu Republic of India and an Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This partition resulted in one of the largest population exchanges in history: about 14 million people were forced to move, and communal violence led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of individuals. In the early months of independence, disputes arose around the princely states that needed to decide which country to join. The question ...

... one of the most popular products in the world. How did he come to this discovery, and what legacy has he left behind? Francesco Rivella – the "Father of Nutella": The Life Story and Creation of the Legendary Chocolate Spread On February 14, 2025, Francesco Rivella passed away at the age of 98. The Italian chemist played a pivotal role in the creation of the world-renowned chocolate-hazelnut spread Nutella. His contributions to the Ferrero company and the global confectionery industry ...