27 October: Paraskera Gryaznikha, Day of Motorists, Mother-in-Law and Teddy Bears

Day of Motorists

The Day of Motorists is a professional holiday in Russia that is celebrated on the last Sunday of October.

The holiday was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2000 "On the Day of Motorists".

The Day of Motorists is a holiday of all employees of the road transport industry, including drivers, mechanics, repairmen, managers, and other employees of road transport organizations.

Mother-in-Law Day

Mother-in-Law's Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Russia on the last Sunday of October.

The holiday was first celebrated in 2005 at the initiative of the deputies of the State Duma Olga Batalina and Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Mother-in-Law's Day is a holiday of all mothers-in-law, regardless of their age, profession, and marital status.

Teddy Bear Day

Teddy Bear Day is celebrated in Russia on the last Sunday of October.

The holiday was first celebrated in 2007 at the initiative of the Russian Teddy Bear Club.

Teddy Bear Day is a holiday of all teddy bears, regardless of their size, shape, and color.

Paraskera Gryaznikha

The Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of Saint Paraskeva on October 27th.

Saint Paraskeva is considered to be the patroness of women's occupations, as well as the patroness of livestock.

On this day, it is customary to pray to Saint Paraskeva for the well-being of the family, for the health of children, and for the well-being of livestock.