August 30 - City Day in Kazan, Rostov Veliky, Zaslavl and Kostyukovichi. This number also falls on the name day of Alexei, Ilya, Miron, Pavel, Dmitry, Philip and Ulyana. And what holidays and memorable dates are celebrated on this day in the world?
Day of formation of the Republic of Tatarstan
August 30 is the Day of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as the Day of the city of Kazan. The declaration of sovereignty was adopted by the Supreme Council of the republic in 1990. However, Tatarstan did not secede from the Russian Federation after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The holiday was first celebrated in 1991. Then it was announced in advance and August 29 was declared a day off.
Since then, every year on August 30, the president of the republic addresses the citizens and congratulates the residents on the holiday. Large settlements of the region acquire a solemn appearance, festivities and entertainment events are organized everywhere. The celebration ends with an evening fireworks display.
The Republic of Tatarstan received its name in 1992.
International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance
In 2011, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 August as the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance. According to experts, kidnapping has become a global problem. And if, until recently, kidnapping was associated with dictatorial regimes, today they often occur everywhere in order to exert political pressure on opponents. Now every year on August 30, activists are engaged in informing citizens about this problem and urging society to pay attention to it.
Victory Day in Turkey
In Turkey, August 30 is the largest public holiday Zafir Bayram - the day of victory over the Greek invaders and the day of remembrance of those who fell in the Battle of Dumlupinar, which ended the struggle of the Turks for independence in 1922. Greco-Turkish War, which lasted from 1919 to 1922. ended with the defeat of the Greeks.
In October 1922, a peace conference was held in Lausanne, which brought together representatives of the largest European states. It ended with the signing of a treaty securing Turkey's independence and establishing its borders.
Victory Day is celebrated not only by Turks, but also by Turkish Cypriots.
Every year, military parades and various militarized ceremonies, as well as concerts and festivities are organized on Zafir Bayram.
August 30 in the folk calendar
According to the national calendar, August 30 - Miron Vetrogon. On this day, the peasants finished their field work. “You can't get out of Miron - next year you will collect some flowers,” an old proverb said. Another name for this day is Widow's Aid. It was customary to help widows, orphans and all the disadvantaged with help. Families worked together to mow hay, chop wood, and thresh sheaves especially for families without men.
