International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day or Workers' Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement which occurs every year on May Day (1 May), an ancient European spring festival.
May 1 in Russia is celebrated the Day of Spring and Labour.
In today's Russia, the holiday lost its initial political character.
For most citizens on this day:
- the reason for entertainment;
- additional output;
- the beginning of the summer garden season.