On December 10, Russia celebrates the Foundation Day of the Communications Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and around the world – Human Rights Day. The Orthodox celebrate the celebration in honor of the “Sign” icon. Lenta.ru shows what other holidays are celebrated on December 10, 2025 in Russia and other countries, and also reminds which famous people were born on this day.
Holidays in Russia
Date of establishment of the communication agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Communication services within the Ministry of Home Affairs system appear December 10, 1949. Currently, its personnel provide reliable communication to law enforcement agencies, as well as protect the radio spectrum from illegal actions and fight against drones. Among other activities, the media agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively engaged in the development of modern technical means and information and communication technologies.
Mari's writing day
December 10, 1775 in bookstores in St. Petersburg appear book “Grammarical Works of the Cheremis Language.” The development of modern Mari writing began from there.
Now in the languages of the Mari group in the Mari El Republic, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, Kirov, Sverdlovsk, Nizhny Novgorod region, Perm Territory and some other regions of the Russian Federation. The total number of speakers is nearly 500 thousand people.
Holidays around the world
Human Rights Day
Memorable day timer on the occasion of the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document sets forth the inalienable rights that everyone has, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sex, language, political or other beliefs.
By the way, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is translated more often than any other document in the world; Its text exists in 577 languages.
Coffee hanging day
The tradition of “hanging” Neapolitan coffee. Customers can pay for two cups of espresso or cappuccino while drinking just one. The second part is given free to the poor.
Currently, Hanging Coffee is considered a symbol of social solidarity; Recently, a holiday honoring this beautiful tradition was dedicated to Human Rights Day.
What other holidays are celebrated in Russia and the world on December 10
Date of establishment of the Zanta-Mansiysk Autonomous Region; International Animal Rights Day; Nobel Prize Award Ceremony.
Church holiday is December 10
Feast of Honoring the Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”
In 1170, the united forces of the princes of Vladimir, Smolensk, Ryazan, Murom, Polotsk, Pereyaslav and Rostov, led by the son of the Suzdal prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, arrived under the walls of Veliky Novgorod. For two days and two nights, the frightened townspeople prayed to God for the enemy to retreat. On the third night, Archbishop Elijah of Novgorod heard a voice telling him to take the icon of the Mother of God from the temple and hang it on the city wall.
Novgorod residents organized a religious procession and carried images. At this moment, clouds of enemy arrows flew towards them, one of which hit the icon. Then, according to legend, tears fell from the Virgin Mary's eyes and her image turned its face towards the city. After such a divine sign, the attackers experienced inexplicable terror and began to fight each other. The Novgorodians wasted no time in rushing into battle and winning.
Other church holidays are celebrated on December 10
Memorial Day of the great martyr Jacob the Persian; Feast day commemorating Saint Palladius of Alexandria; Feast Day of Saint James, Bishop of Rostov; Feast day of Saint Roman of Antioch.
Signs for December 10
December 10 according to the folk calendar is Romanov Day. In Rus' at this time walk into the woods to shed elk antlers. According to beliefs, such a trophy can become a talisman against enemies and bring good luck to the house. And if you rub the horn with your hand, your most cherished wish will come true.
The stars shine brightly – it means frost; Smoke coming out of a chimney in a column also means frost; A crimson dawn heralds windy skies; Cows snort – they predict a cold snap.
Who was born on December 10?
Brian Molko (53 years old)
Scottish-American musician and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the British band Placebo. Together with the group, Molko became famous in the early 90s and 00s. Now an artist guide leads a closed lifestyle and tries to stay away from the press.
Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012)
American actor John Coffey in the movie “The Green Mile”. Other famous projects with his participation include the films “The Whole Nine Yards”, “Sin City”, “Armageddon”, the series “The Searcher”, “Chuck”, “Two and a Half Men” and others.
Someone else was born on December 10
Mikhail Rumyantsev (1901-1983) – Soviet clown, known by the pen name “Pencil”; Anatoly Tarasov (1918-1995) – Soviet hockey and football coach; Kenneth Branagh (65 years old) is an English actor.
