New Decision from Putin: Father's Day in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree today, Monday, establishing "Father's Day" in Russia... thus adding another official holiday in the country. According to the decree published on the official legal information portal, Father's Day was approved "to strengthen the institution of the family and increase the importance of fatherhood in raising children." The document states, "Father's Day will be celebrated on the third Sunday of October." Father's Day in Russia will be celebrated on the third Sunday of October, which falls on the 17th this year.