March 23 is the Day of the Hydrometeorological Service workers in Russia.

On March 23rd, Russia celebrates the Day of Employees of the Hydrometeorological Service. This is a celebration of specialists who study the Earth's atmosphere and forecast the weather. The celebration is timed to coincide with the World Meteorological Day. In 2025, this date falls on a Sunday. Read about the specifics of meteorologists' work and the traditions of the holiday in the Izvestia article.

Hydrometeorological Service Workers' Day in 2025 — the history of the holiday

The holiday was established in recognition of the work of meteorologists and the importance of meteorological research. It was established by presidential decree in 2008.

Knowing what kind of weather is expected today, tomorrow, or next week is extremely important. Especially for weather-sensitive people and those who plan long-distance trips. The work of public utilities, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and other city and emergency services largely depends on these warnings.

Forecasts allow you to prepare in advance for devastating natural disasters that pose a danger to humans: snowstorms, hurricanes, floods, floods, landslides, and others. In addition, weather reports are necessary for sea and air transportation. Meteorologists also provide information about the state of the environment and climate change.

Thus, not only the environmental situation in the country, but also the stable functioning of entire sectors of the economy depend on the competent and well-coordinated work of meteorologists.

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In Russia, the functions of ensuring hydrometeorological safety are assigned to the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet). In 2023, she became one of the top five in the world in terms of the timing and accuracy of forecasts.

How to celebrate the Day of employees of the Hydrometeorological Service in 2025

The March 23 holiday is celebrated by a wide range of specialists. These are meteorologists, employees of meteorological laboratories and observatories, weather monitoring stations, as well as teachers and students of specialized educational institutions.

The teams of the hydrometeorological services receive congratulations from the management and colleagues. The best employees are awarded with awards. On the occasion of the significant date, conferences and round tables are held in different cities to share experiences.

The media talks about the work of meteorologists, including the fascinating process of research, and highlights long-term forecasts.

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Congratulations on the Day of employees of the Hydrometeorological Service in 2025

As a gift for the Day of the employees of the Hydrometeorological service, it is better to choose themed souvenirs related to the profession and weather events. For example, you can give a barometer, binoculars, a thermocup, a flip calendar, an unusual lamp or a painting.

For those who spend a lot of time traveling, a convenient backpack or bag, a portable battery, a lunch box, a comfortable umbrella and other accessories are suitable as a gift.

Meteorologists' wishes are often also related to the weather. In addition to traditional health and well-being, they wish them clear skies, fair winds, a storm of positive emotions, good weather in the house, accurate forecasts and a sunny mood.

Interesting facts about the Day of the employees of the hydrometeorological service

The first ever weather forecast was published in the Times newspaper in 1860. 50 years later, such forecasts appeared on the radio, and in 1936, the weather report was first presented on television. Then it was a picture and a speaker's voice. Later, the presenters began to talk about the weather changes.

The weather forecast came to our television only in the 1970s. It immediately became incredibly popular due to the music from the song "Manchester and Liverpool" by French singer Marie Laforet. The lyrical composition was played daily at the end of the Vremya program release.

The melody appeared on the air a few years after Leonid Brezhnev's visit to France. They say that the Secretary General liked it so much that he wanted to hear it every day. Millions of viewers also fell in love with her. So the French song about England became a folk song in the USSR.

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