35+ retro images: GIFs and Soviet postcards from May 1, 2025

Every year on May 1, Russia celebrates Spring and Labor Day. This day is considered a symbol of spring and embodies respect for any creative work. Various concerts, festivals, contests and other activities are held annually throughout the country in honor of the holiday. Izvestia has prepared beautiful postcards, GIFs and greetings for this wonderful spring holiday, which can be shared with friends and family.

Samuel Marshak. The first of May

Today is the best day of spring,
Today is May Day!
Distant orchestras can be heard,
There is a tram in the colored flags...
A light red balloon takes off
Under the very sky,
Burning violently, like a fire
banners...

"Happy May Day! Let any job always be a pleasure and on your shoulder, and let your vacation be dizzying and memorable. Have a good mood, harmony, energy, inspiration, fun, joyful events, big and small victories every day!"

"Dear (name), happy Spring and Labor Day! May your every day be filled with joy and happiness, and your hands never get tired!"

"Congratulations on May 1st! I wish your dreams come true, and your work brings not only income, but also pleasure!"

"May Day is a great holiday! He exudes warmth, energy, and vivacity. I wish you a good mood, sunny warm weather, pleasant meetings and communication with your loved ones!"

"Congratulations on Workers' Day! I wish that your labors always bear the desired fruits, and that your work is a joy. May all your goals come true and your finances multiply! From May 1st!"

"Congratulations on the Day of All Workers! May your strength never leave you, your desires come true, and your goals be easily achieved. Smile more, love and be loved. Happy May 1st!"

"Congratulations on May Day! Happy Spring and Labor Day! I wish you long happy holidays and easy working days. Let the work not be burdensome, but only enjoyable. From May 1st!"

Olga Vysotskaya. Hello, holiday

Blossomed
Native country,
The sonorous songs are audible.
Hello, holiday,
May Day Holiday,
The Feast of the Sun
And spring!
Dressed up
Our villages,
The cities have dressed up.
Hello, holiday
Our cheerful,
Holiday of Peace
And labor!
The White Pigeon
Circling in the sky,
In the clear warmth of the sun.
Hello, holiday,
Friendship Day
Of all nations
On the ground!

"Congratulations on Spring and Labor Day! I wish you to do what you love, receiving joy, satisfaction, respect from colleagues and a decent reward. Happiness, health, longevity and good luck!"

"On this wonderful day, symbolizing the solidarity and friendship of all people, I would like to wish you spring warmth, enthusiasm, lots of bright ideas and creative success in all your endeavors. Let the weekend be spent in a cheerful, cheerful mood, bright events, with friends and family. Health, happiness, love!"

"Hurrah! Congratulations on Labor Day and I sincerely wish you never to be lazy, never to doubt anything, never to give up. Remember that work is ennobling. Therefore, go ahead, towards dreams, desires, victories and successes. I wish you good health, patience, perseverance, strength, confidence and fulfillment of your hopes."

"Happy May Day! I wish all the working people good prosperity, prospects and development, ups on the career ladder and peace of mind in the workplace. May work always bring pleasure, delight and open up new opportunities. I wish you happiness, good mood and spring in your soul!"

"Congratulations on May Day! I wish you bright sunshine, gentle breeze and warm weather. May your life always be full of kindness, joy and pleasant events. Live, make friends, love, work and just be happy. Get nothing but pleasure out of life and never hang your nose. Happy holidays!"

"Happy May Day, happy Labor Day! I wish you to work hard and always receive generous rewards in return. Self-actualize and get more opportunities to implement your ideas. Live happily, believe, dream, work, love and enjoy every new day without fatigue, sadness and doubts."

"Congratulations on May Day to all working people! May this spring holiday give you a great mood, a wonderful vacation and many joyful events! I wish you to be happy and healthy, always enjoy your work and receive decent pay!"

The country celebrates May Day,
There are songs everywhere, ringing laughter.
I wish all the hard workers —
May your work be successful!

And a charge of patriotism,
By all means, let it grow,
There will be a lot of optimism
And a whirlpool of love!

"Happy May Day! May the weather please you with sunshine and incredible warmth on this day. I wish you to work with a smile so that your work brings joy and gives you a lot of positive emotions. Happy holidays!"

"Happy May Day! Let no one devalue your work. Be proud of your work and strive for new heights! May your every day be full of smiles, happiness and new ideas, and may spring play with bright colors and brighten our souls."

"Congratulations to all your friends, neighbors, colleagues and relatives on the sunny May Day holiday! May it bring a spring mood, sunny hopes, music-filled love, colorful emotions and fragrant memories!"

"Congratulations on Labor Day! May the May Day mood make any job enjoyable, and the most difficult tasks will be completed without difficulty. I wish you to enjoy excellent results, not be afraid to conquer new heights and not stop there. Hard work, optimism and decent pay!"

Everyone needs to work, everywhere,
There is no happiness and success without effort,
We celebrate the May Day holiday,
Blooming, sonorous, white-winged.

We wish you well-being,
Good results and victories,
To live in peace and prosperity
Happy many, many years!

"Happy May Day! I wish that laziness and sadness would never come to you, I wish that enthusiasm and confidence would always be with you! We wish you success in all your endeavors, bold and creative ideas, good luck and a lively mood! I wish you to love your job, always have the opportunity to do what you like, and live in prosperity and well-being."

"May the warm spring sunshine warm you on the first of May! I wish it to fill your destiny with rays of goodness and joy, pleasant events, color it with the lightest and brightest tones, give cheerfulness and charge with endless positivity. May the authorities respect you and appreciate your work, and peace and harmony reign in the family."

"Congratulations on May Day and I want to wish you to work well and conscientiously, without nervous breakdowns and headaches. Let work not only ennoble, but also provide a wealthy, beautiful, fun and versatile life. Health, strength and patience for everything!"

"Congratulations on May Day and I sincerely wish you to always remain a man of incredible talents, brilliant ideas, confident aspirations, I wish you success in one way or another, the fulfillment of all your main dreams and the realization of your life plans. And let every day's work be sure to bring generous fruits in the form of prosperity and well-being."

Vladimir Mayakovsky. The Solar Flag

the first of May.
      The snows are done,
Raise the solar flag.
Shine forever
     over our republic,
Labour,
  World,
    May...

"Happy May Day! It is not for nothing that this day is marked in the calendar as Labor Day. Let any work be given to you at the click of a button, and the work goes well. May your life be full of luck, joy, great opportunities and prospects. Don't doubt yourself, don't put off your ideas "for later." I wish that you always succeed at the highest level!"

"Congratulations on Labor Day, I wish you never to doubt your successes and to rapidly climb the ladder of a worthy career. May every day be productive and fruitful, may you always be able to brilliantly deal with all work matters and have time to rest. From May 1st!"

"Congratulations on May Day and I sincerely wish you not to experience stress or overwork at work, to confidently pave the way to great success in your work every day and to multiply your achievements in life every time, to sincerely believe in your dream and never quarrel with luck."

"Happy May Day! I wish that celebration and peace always reign in every family. May work bring joy and prosperity, and may health not offend with its generosity."

"Happy May Day! I wish you not to get tired of your work, not to back down from your own, to receive support and help from colleagues, and understanding and love from your loved ones. May every effort and effort be appreciated and rewarded with incredible success."

Let the sun shine outside the window,
My mood doesn't let me down either —
May Day at the festive table
It will take place in any weather.

After hard work
Well, let him rest.
Always have a positive attitude.
The big one will come back to you with a kickback!

Congratulations on May Day!
I wish to forget about laziness.
Get off the couch and go ahead,
A barbecue is waiting for you at the cottage.
But you'll have to work hard.,
Before you enjoy it.

"I congratulate you on May Day — Labor and Solidarity Day! I wish you great success in this very work, inspiration and patience, so that the fruits turn out to be even better than you hoped! Be proud to have a favorite business, a beloved family! May you and all your family and friends be healthy and happy, cheerful and hardworking! May you meet only good and kind people who will always help, support and fill your life with blessings and joy!"

"Congratulations on the spring holiday of joint work, renewal and an active lifestyle. May there always be a reliable shoulder next to you, any business is easy, and the result is always pleasing."