Railwayman's Day (07/08)

Railway Worker's Day, celebrated annually on the first Sunday of August in a number of countries — of the former republics of the Soviet Union, dates back to the 19th century.

In the life of each country, railways always play a special role. They were and remain the main transport artery connecting the cities together. This professional holiday for workers in this industry was established in Tsarist Russia back in 1896 and was timed to coincide with the birthday of Emperor Nicholas I, who began the construction of railways.

During his reign, the following were built: the first pleasure railway to Tsarskoye Selo, the first all-Russian highway from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Railwayman's Day in those years, until 1917, was celebrated on June 25 (old style).

After the October Revolution of 1917, the holiday was forgotten for almost twenty years. The tradition of honoring railway workers was revived in the USSR only in 1936. By Government Decree of July 28, 1936, the day of professional holiday of railway workers was established on July 30. Its celebration was later postponed to the first Sunday in August.

Traditionally, this day is timed to coincide with various ceremonial and festive events for all railway transport workers, when their professional merits and achievements in the industry are especially celebrated.

Now this professional holiday can rightfully be called international and we can congratulate everyone involved in the railway business in Russia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan. In other countries — former Soviet republics — Railway Workers' Days are set for other dates.



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