Every year on June 25, residents of different countries celebrate the Day of Slavic Friendship and Unity. Its goal is to remind Slavic peoples of their historical roots and connections with each other. This is a relatively young holiday, established in the 1990s after the collapse of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. As a result of these events, a large number of independent states emerged, which needed to maintain friendly and cultural ties. The most vivid example of such a partnership is Russia and Belarus, which have not only maintained warm relations but also actively developed mutually beneficial cooperation. Currently, there are over 350 million representatives of Slavic people in the world. They live all over the world, including in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, European countries, and the USA. How the holiday is celebrated On this day, themed events are held aimed at preserving folk traditions and culture. One of the largest events is the "Slavic Unity" festival. It is organized by Russia and Belarus, and until 2014, Ukraine was also a part of it. In 2024, the festival will celebrate its 55th anniversary and will be held on June 29 in Bryansk. Guests of the event will be able to participate in various lectures and film screenings, as well as attend a scientific conference at the Bryansk State Local History Museum.