November 4 - National Unity Day The holiday is associated with the events of 1612, when the militia of Minin and Pozharsky liberated Moscow from the Polish invaders. During the days of the Soviet Union, the main holiday was November 7 - the anniversary of the October Revolution. Since 2005, November 4 has become a public holiday, symbolizing the memory of national unity. Today, the National Unity Day is celebrated throughout the country, at the same time as the celebration of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, which the militia saw as an intercessor. TASS Media TASS/Caucasus in Max.

November 4 - National Unity Day The holiday is associated with the events of 1612, when the militia of Minin and Pozharsky liberated Moscow from the Polish invaders. During the days of the Soviet Union, the main holiday was November 7 - the anniversary of the October Revolution. Since 2005, November 4 has become a public holiday, symbolizing the memory of national unity. Today, the National Unity Day is celebrated throughout the country, at the same time as the celebration of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, which the militia saw as an intercessor. TASS Media TASS/Caucasus in Max.