Happy Russia Day: beautiful greeting cards, greetings in prose

Russia Day, the main national holiday, is celebrated throughout the country on June 12, symbolizing the birth of the modern Russian state, sovereignty and prosperity of the country. Every year, celebrations take place on the same date, bringing together millions of Russians from different cities. Traditionally, Russia Day is a non-working and festive day. Izvestia has prepared beautiful postcards and congratulations on Russia Day, which can be shared with friends and family.

In 2025, June 12 falls on Thursday, but due to the postponement of the weekend from March 8, Russians will rest for four consecutive days, from June 12 to June 15.

Beautiful postcards with Russia Day – 2025

On the eve of the holiday, the streets of Russian cities are noticeably transformed. Everywhere you can see greeting stands and tricolours fluttering in the wind. Activists are distributing white, blue and red ribbons as part of the Russian Tricolor campaign, which Russians attach to clothes, bags and cars.

Festivals, flash mobs, exhibitions and many other events are organized all over Russia. The Kremlin is awarding prominent figures of science, culture and the humanitarian sphere. A large festive concert is being organized on Red Square on Russia Day, attracting tens of thousands of spectators. In the evening, fireworks are launched in the capital and other cities, which ends the festive day.

At the same time, the tradition of widely celebrating the holiday did not develop immediately. For the first time, Russia Day was celebrated only with a solemn ceremony of awarding State Prizes in the Kremlin. And mass celebrations on the occasion of the significant date were held on June 12, 2003. It was then that Russia Day was celebrated on Red Square for the first time.

Today, the festivities continue from morning until late at night. People congratulate each other on the holiday and send greeting cards in messengers and social networks. Postcards dedicated to Russia Day often depict the national coat of arms and the tricolor. Other popular subjects include birch trees and field daisies.

Russia Day: congratulations in prose in your own words

In congratulations on Russia Day, it is customary to point out the greatness and power of the country, the unifying role of the holiday, as well as the fact that the fate of Russia and its future depend on each of us. Here are some examples of greetings that you can download for free and send to your family, friends, or colleagues.

"Happy Russia Day! We are all Russians, which means we already have something to be proud of. Our country is a great power with a rich history and centuries—old traditions. May the wisdom and experience of past generations give us the strength, will and patience to cope with any challenges and difficulties for the benefit of our common future. Peace and prosperity to you and your family."

"In the most difficult periods of history, the Russian people were saved by unity, friendship and fortitude. Our ancestors have always been united in the main thing — in the desire to make the Motherland independent, strong and beautiful. Now is our time to support our country and make every effort to ensure that Russia remains great and powerful at all times. Happy holidays to all of us, happy Russia Day!"

"For every person, the Motherland begins where he was born, studied, lives and works now. Russia is our common multinational and hospitable home. It depends on all of us, on our common efforts and achievements, whether it will be a prosperous country. May this holiday be an example of solidarity and unity for us, as well as give an impetus to further progress towards our dreams and goals."

"Congratulations on Russia Day! I wish our country to grow stronger and prosper, and that every citizen from Kaliningrad to the Far East is a free, successful, happy and worthy son of his Homeland. May harmony, unity and confidence in the future always accompany us!"

The postcards were prepared by Izvestia using photos by Zurab Javakhadze, Pavel Bednyakov, Kirill Braga and Max Vetrov.