An unofficial holiday, but celebrated by all fans of the humorous game in Russia and other countries. The Club of the Cheerful and Resourceful is a youth program that has long since left adolescence and has been appearing on television screens for several decades, rightfully considered a real “long-liver” on them. The pilot broadcast of television KVN took place on November 8, 1961, and the holiday was dedicated to this event. For the first time this date was especially noted in 1996, the club organized a gala concert to mark the 35th anniversary of the game. KVN's birthday has become international, as has the game itself. This is explained by the fact that now in many countries near and far abroad local KVN leagues have been formed, the winners of which, over time, enter the capital’s stage. The holiday is celebrated annually. To mark this day, the television club is holding a special event in Moscow, in the new KVN House. For example, Special Project, winners and veterans of past years take part in this game. The best players from different teams make up two teams and fight among themselves. Very often friendship wins in this fight, and the championship ends in a draw. In other cities, local club leagues also hold holiday championships, national concerts, and skit performances. Every year the teams change the theme of the holiday and try to come up with something new for the gala November event. What remains common is the idea of ​​friendship and an optimistic attitude towards life, even towards its most difficult issues. Everyone can consider this holiday their own and cheer up themselves and their loved ones on this day. International KVN Day is celebrated not only by teams, but also by spectators. It is celebrated by everyone who is somehow involved in the club. Players, jury, fans and everyone interested. This date is an occasion to hold a prank, organize a comic tournament, or hold a comedy competition.

“Love a pianist, quickly, quickly, very quickly - the motto of modern music” - these are the words from a comic song performed at different times by A. Mironov, V. Leontyev and L. Vaikule. Many classical works are written specifically for playing on the piano; it is difficult to imagine a symphony orchestra without a piano. The music performed by tappers accompanied dances at evenings and balls, and later, with the invention of cinema, silent films. On November 8, concert artists, accompanists, teachers of conservatories and schools, students and pupils celebrate International Pianist Day. International Pianist Day is a relatively young holiday. It was founded in 2014 on the initiative of musicians from Belarus. 2 years later, the tradition of celebrating Pianist Day was picked up by Chinese students from Nanchang Hangkong University. In 2016-2018 The team of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" joined the celebration. Piano concerts were timed to coincide with this event, in which Russian pianists - laureates of domestic and international competitions - took part. One of them, a talented performer and composer N. Panyuk, decides to set his own record in Minsk by November 8th - 5 hours of continuous piano playing. The pianist succeeded - his achievement, the purpose of which was to popularize classical music, goes down in history. A year later, N. Panyuk breaks his own record, increasing the duration of the game by 1 hour. In 2018, musicians from 8 countries played Schubert's military march in unison on 666 pianos in the Chinese province of Hebei. 33 world-famous pianists, music teachers and conservatory students took part in the performance of the Austrian composer’s work. The achievement, achieved on October 6, 2018, is included in the Guinness Book of Records, and the money raised through the event is used to help blind children. Before the performance in China, the record was held to be the simultaneous performance of classical music on 555 pianos in South Korea. In September 2020, musician Ruslan Ishdavletov from St. Petersburg distinguished himself with his personal achievements. The virtuoso, who has been improvising on the piano for more than 10 years, took part in a marathon organized by him. The musician played the instrument for 42 hours and 24 minutes without a break, exceeding his previous achievement by 5 hours and setting a new world record. Pianist Day is celebrated on November 8 on an ongoing basis in Minsk, Moscow, Hong Kong, Vienna, Jerusalem and other cities in many countries around the world. The professional holiday is gaining momentum every year - more and more musicians are joining it, holding events on a national scale, promoting the development of international cultural ties. In honor of Pianist's Day, symphonic music concerts are performed, and seminars are organized where piano teachers are introduced to the capabilities of new instrument models. The holiday, which does not have an official status, is gradually gaining great popularity among professionals. International Pianist Day is widely celebrated not only by pianists, but also by fans of the piano, who appreciate the beauty of its sound and rightly believe that classical music unites hearts.

November 8 is International Radiology Day and Radiologist's Day, which was established in 2012 at the initiative of the world community. It is known that this idea was expressed by the professional medical community in the USA, Canada, and European countries. Sometimes experts even express disappointment that radiology day was established only in the 21st century, although back in 1895, the German doctor Wilhelm Roentgen discovered a way to carry out diagnostics using invisible examination. By the way, the scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for this. He was so engrossed in his work that he even decided not to waste time traveling to receive the award, ignoring the ceremony. As a result, the award was transferred to him using postal services. By the way, the scientist who discovered radiation subsequently donated the prize to Germany, since the state needed money amid the outbreak of the First World War. Later, based on this discovery, others were made. In particular, active research began on radioactive radiation and its effect on the body. By the way, the discoverer himself refused to patent his discovery, for which he became known as a very strange person. Today it is a professional holiday, quite common throughout the world. Perhaps he has received so much attention because the profession of a radiologist is considered to be unsafe. By influencing the body in small volumes, you can avoid negative effects, but the doctors themselves, who constantly carry out such manipulations, are at risk. Yes, today there are various devices, protective equipment, special clothing is used, which makes the work of radiologists and radiologists safer, but it is not possible to completely neutralize the negative impact on the body. Radiologists are often called the most selfless of all medical professionals because they knowingly put their lives at risk. This holiday is popular in a professional environment, and it is celebrated mainly by people who are in one way or another connected with medical activities. Physicists are also involved in radiology, conducting numerous studies and continuing to study the effects of waves on living and inanimate objects. Therefore, November 8 is a professional holiday for both physicists working in this field and physicians. On this day, it has become a good tradition to popularize science and talk about the achievements of scientists. Security issues are also discussed. In any case, radiological radiation has enormous potential, but much depends on how competently one manages the opportunities that science has discovered. On this day, they also remember the father of radiology, Wilhelm Roentgen, who lived a fairly long life, despite the fact that he was in danger, experimenting day and night in laboratories without any protection. Despite these negative factors, the scientist managed to live to the age of 77 and immortalize his name in history. A monument to Wilhelm Roentgen was also erected in Russia, in particular in St. Petersburg. Monuments to him have been erected in other countries of the world, including in his homeland in Germany. By the way, on this day it is customary to remember that the scientist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics was at one time considered an unpromising student who was not distinguished by good behavior, so he did not even manage to graduate from school in his homeland. It was only by a happy coincidence that he was accepted into a polytechnic institute in Switzerland, passing an interview without any documents and proving his deep knowledge of physics.

November 8 is Siberia Day. This is a holiday that has a long history. In Soviet times, it was practically forgotten and consigned to oblivion, and only in recent years has interest in this topic begun to revive. Meanwhile, the holiday is not new at all. It is believed that it was established in the Russian Empire back in 1881 and dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the region’s annexation to the Russian state. The date was established by Alexander III himself, who made a lot of efforts to popularize it, as well as the entire difficult Russian history. Few people know, but earlier this place was called the “Sybyr Khanate” and was actually a fragment of the possessions of the Golden Horde. Joining the Russian state was not easy and involved numerous sacrifices. However, many remember the name of the great conqueror of this region, the Cossack Ermak. Thanks to his successful campaign, the territory of the Russian state expanded significantly. Some historians express the opinion that it was from the moment of the annexation of Sybyr that we can talk about the transformation of Muscovy into Russia. Yes, there are many interesting historical opinions, including controversial ones, regarding which historical debates are ongoing, but today it is difficult to imagine Russia without Siberia. And even more. Many foreigners associate Russia with this region, since its name is always heard. On November 8, a wide range of events of not only regional but also national significance is traditionally held. Events are being held aimed at popularizing national history and bringing peoples closer and symbiosis of cultures. It cannot be said that Siberia is a native Russian region, because traditionally it has become the home of many peoples, including Tatars, Buryats, Nenets, Khanty, Siberian Cossacks, Chukchi, Evenks, Yakuts and dozens of others. And it is not surprising that the events associated with the celebration of this great day are aimed, among other things, at highlighting the beauty of the region in all its national diversity. A variety of folk traditions coexist peacefully here, ethnic groups, speakers and representatives of a variety of Eurasian cultures coexist. A variety of sports and educational events are also held on this day. Especially in schools and other educational institutions. Moreover, it has already become a good tradition to hold numerous competitions on November 8, including children’s drawing competitions. As a rule, these drawings are devoted to historical topics. For example, children draw national costumes and animals living in local forests. On this day, souvenir products are also actively sold: thematic brochures, calendars, commemorative badges, national figurines, figurines and much more. Many people believe that the holiday is associated with patriotism, and this is partly true. Today, Siberia is an integral part of Russia, its backbone. It is on November 8 that numerous patriotic events, as well as sports, are held. By the way, the holiday is also actively supported by the Siberian Cossacks, who, perhaps, are not yet as widely known in the country as, for example, the Kuban Cossacks. However, there is a clear tendency towards the revival of historical traditions. Siberia Day is celebrated everywhere, because it is a huge region that includes many large cities. In particular, the largest are Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk, Novokuznetsk, Omsk. Often on November 8th you can taste numerous national dishes, which are prepared according to special recipes in this amazing place. Classics, perhaps, should be called Siberian meat, dried venison and bear meat, Siberian dumplings, Baikal omul, pies, peas, jelly. The dishes are mainly based on meat, which is due to the specifics of the region.

Sport often requires a person to work to the limit of his capabilities. Especially if this is connected with the need to go through numerous competitions, training camps, competitions. That is why the date November 8 appeared - Sports Veterans Day, which is celebrated mainly in Russia. However, the popularity of this holiday is growing. In many ways, this date was set due to the fact that Russian legislation does not have a clearly established norm about who is a sports veteran. This means that almost every region can interpret this concept in its own way. If you classify a person into this category, this raises the question of some kind of benefits for him, titles, and so on. Perhaps this date will allow the authorities to draw close attention to the existing problem. It is believed that any person who has worked in this field for at least 15 years can be considered a sports veteran. This can be not only the professional athletes themselves, but also coaches and everyone who, in one way or another, is associated with sports activities. If during this activity a person received awards, encouragements and worked for at least 15 years, then he is awarded insignia, for example, “For merits in the development of physical culture and sports.” However, this, of course, is not enough. Competitions and competitions are held abroad, as well as in Russia, aimed at the participation of sports veterans. Often special events, cups, and tournaments are timed to coincide with this day. These can be a variety of sports: Greco-Roman wrestling, athletics, team or single competitions. Plus, on this day, events are traditionally held aimed at promoting physical activity in general. It is especially emphasized that it is not necessary to be truly a professional to be called an athlete. On the contrary, many people are undeservedly forgotten, but it was they who made a lot of effort to educate future world-famous champions. Rarely does anyone know the names of coaches and mentors who work, including with children, and aspiring athletes. Having worked in this field for decades, these people cannot count on any special honors or financial incentives, unlike the champions whose upbringing they are directly related to. On November 8, it is customary to remember all the people who contributed to the popularization of physical culture. Schools and other educational institutions invite specialists to their walls: coaches, mentors, even sports observers and commentators. This is also aimed at popularizing physical education. It is interesting that, according to the recollections of many world-famous champions, their passion for one or another type of physical activity began precisely with a visit to school by ordinary trainers and teachers. This is often the first step on a person's path to achieving outstanding victories. The contribution of each person is important, and that is why the date November 8 is celebrated quite widely in Russia. Both adult and children's competitions are held, taking into account the level of difficulty, physical fitness, and health status. It is also common to remember that in the process of fighting for records, some people literally lose their health. Professional athletes almost always have some kind of injury, including very serious ones. Some champions share revelations that after leaving professional sports at a fairly young age, they are forced to devote their entire subsequent lives to restoring the body after such high stress loads. Sports Veterans Day is intended to raise these rather difficult and sensitive issues in society. It is expected that the state will take a more active part in the rehabilitation of former professional athletes who spent a lot of effort to achieve impressive results, including for the glory of their native Fatherland.

Too often, those who take the lead in protecting citizens and their property from criminal attacks by intruders die. On November 8, both law enforcement officers and their relatives, as well as former employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation and military personnel of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation remember those who will no longer go on combat duty. This memorable day was established in accordance with the order of the Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 1101 dated October 26, 2011. Then, for the first time in the modern history of Russia, all those who, in the course of their service, ensured that ordinary Russians and guests of the country could sleep peacefully, were mentioned. without fearing for their lives, the health of their relatives and their property. Each of those working in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the military personnel of the Russian Air Force have chosen this difficult, unreasonably difficult path in their lives, full of unpredictable circumstances and dangers, so that each of us feels the protection of our country from criminals of any scale. By choosing this stressful, but very necessary and important path for every person and patriot of his country, every policeman or serviceman of the internal troops ensures order on the streets and public events held on them, prevents and solves crimes, protects public and private property, as well as commercial institutions and enterprises. Arriving at any time of the day to help citizens, they are ready to protect the innocent and punish attackers. Moreover, each of them, along with the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, comes and provides assistance both in case of emergency situations and in the event of natural disasters. Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs most often, compared to representatives of other government agencies, law enforcement agencies and authorities, come into contact with citizens and guests of the Russian Federation. The perception of Russia as a legal and civilized state depends on their professionalism, tact, ability to empathize and the ability to provide proper assistance to people in need. That is why service in law enforcement agencies requires each employee to demonstrate the best human qualities: decency, honesty, readiness and desire to help any person. Among internal affairs employees, the manifestation of courage, professionalism, heroism and nobility has become an everyday reality, and not an exception to the rule, as it was until recently. Honoring the memory and bowing their heads to departed military friends on this memorable day, neither employees of the territorial departments of internal affairs, nor leaders of higher ranks forget about the relatives and friends of those who fell at the forefront of defense against criminal elements. On this and other days, financial payments are made, orders are given to improve housing conditions, and assistance is provided in obtaining quality recreation or enrolling in educational institutions of various levels of accreditation and focus. In total, today more than twelve thousand families of deceased workers and more than five and a half thousand children raised in these families are under the patronage of the internal affairs bodies. Eternal memory to the heroes of our time who have chosen to protect their compatriots as their professional duty and responsibility, to those who come to the rescue regardless of duty schedule.

Many people agree with the statement that giving gifts is more pleasant than receiving them. To disinterestedly show attention and generosity, you don’t need a special occasion - a birthday, wedding or housewarming. One day a year, each of us can become a wizard and make the dreams of loved ones come true. November 8 is a holiday that brings joy and positive emotions - the Day of Wish Fulfillment. The solemn date encourages you to think about your most cherished dreams and make them come true. On this day, it’s good to stop the passage of time to take a breath in the whirlwind of events and remember what you want. If there is a wish that will make you happy, it should certainly be fulfilled on November 8th. A small step will become part of the path towards the goal - the fulfillment of a big dream. The holiday encourages us, despite our age and skeptical attitude towards life, to believe in magic and miracles. It is never too late to learn this quality from children. They believe in fairy tales and miracles, knowing that all difficulties are surmountable and dreams are achievable. If you know about some cherished desire of a person and ways to fulfill it, November 8 is the best day to try on the role of a wizard. On Wish Fulfillment Day, it is customary to give gifts to loved ones and close people. The holiday is also associated with charity. On November 8, people do good deeds to strangers without thoughts of benefit or receiving a reward for a good deed. It is believed that everything spent will be returned a hundredfold. It’s not for nothing that Little Raccoon sang: “Share your smile, and it will come back to you more than once.” Experts in Eastern teachings know that by helping someone, a person improves his karma. In addition, material spending on other people helps open the money channel. From the Vedic point of view, a person needs to engage in charity not when he is rich, but in order to get rich. Thus, esotericists and astrologers claim that Saturday, under the auspices of Saturn, is the best time to thank service workers with tips. By leaving them, you can count on receiving mercy from the harsh planet exactly in a year in the form of the age of money in three times the amount. The same principle applies to the fulfillment of other people's wishes on November 8th. Any sign of attention or gift will bring joy, give warmth and peace not only to the recipient, but also to the one who gave it. Sometimes any little thing or trifle can make a person happy - from a hand-made postcard to an indoor flower in a pot and a plush toy. Wish Fulfillment Day encourages everyone to believe in a miracle and try to become a wizard at least once a year - November 8th.

On this date, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Dmitry of Thessalonica, who was a true Christian and suffered martyrdom in the struggle for the faith. It is customary to pray to the saint before battle. On this holiday, people honor the memory of deceased relatives. By this time, the time for weddings ends.

The transmission of information via the Internet via radio channels is carried out using various wireless communication standards. Nokia and Aironete are considered to be the pioneers of Wi-Fi with the 802.11a protocol, which appeared in 1996. Today, data transmission uses standards that differ in speed, coverage range and other parameters. The use of wireless communications, unlike cable connections, is fraught with danger to human health and nature. Members of the International Federation of Environmental Defenders, registered in Venezuela, drew attention to this. This organization declared November 8 as World No Wi-Fi Day in 2016. Any type of learning, including that which is broadcast by a router, has an impact on a person. Wi-Fi decimeter waves resonate with the body, causing high-frequency vibrations that destroy DNA. In recent years, the number of devices that use wireless networks has increased. In addition to routers, smartphones and computers, TVs and set-top boxes are connected to Wi-Fi. Their simultaneous use increases the power of radio emission, harming the health of humans and pets. World Day Without Wi-Fi promises public attention to the risks to living organisms associated with wireless technologies. According to the observations of doctors, radio waves who study the router cause the following negative consequences for the body: • disruption of the change in sleep phases - fast and slow, causing insomnia; • decrease in the level of antioxidant protection, which leads to changes in the functioning of internal organs (brain, liver and others); • the appearance of malignant neoplasms; • spontaneous termination of pregnancy; • decreased sperm motility, i.e. deterioration of reproductive function in men. The strength of Wi-Fi waves is incomparable to other household devices. For example, a microwave oven emits 100,000 times more radiation than a router. Radio waves from your cell phone and computer are also stronger than those from your Wi-Fi router. This is how skeptics counter in an argument with those who are concerned about the negative effects of wireless communications on the body. However, most home appliances are not kept on 24 hours a day. For example, a microwave oven is usually used for a few minutes a day to heat food. The peak power of a smartphone is observed only during a conversation. In standby mode, the phone emits negligible radiation. Therefore, the low power of the router is compensated by its round-the-clock uninterrupted operation. The impact of Wi-Fi on the body should never be underestimated. How to reduce the influence of outbred connections? Experts recommend buying a low-power router for an apartment or small house where data transmission over long distances is not required, as in an office. Radiation has the greatest effect on children, who have thinner skulls than adults. Therefore, there is no need to install the router in the child's bedroom. Configure the router so that it turns on only when there are active devices - a smartphone, laptop or PC. It is recommended to disconnect the device from the electrical network at night. WHO does not confirm the negative effects of wireless communications on the human body. However, people who are convinced of the dangers of electromagnetic waves insist on using a cable connection to access the Internet. World Wi-Fi Free Day draws attention to the hidden dangers of radio emissions coming from a router and the threat to human health.

Modern theory and practice of urban development is based on solving demographic, functional, practical and aesthetic problems. Megacities create comfortable living conditions for representatives of all walks of life. Urbanism is devoted to the study of the development of large settlements. In honor of this discipline, World Urban Planning Day was established, which is celebrated on November 8th. World Urbanism Day promotes public and professional interest in urban planning. The holiday, also known as World Urban Day, was created in 1949 by Carlos Maria della Paolera, a professor at the University of Buenos Aires. Since then, events dedicated to the design and construction of cities have been held annually in more than 30 countries around the world. The holiday attracts the attention of authorities and citizens to competent planning of the public environment, development of territories in the interests of people and the nature of the area. Urban planning as a scientific discipline emerged at the end of the 19th century. thanks to Ildefonso Cerda. The Spanish architectural engineer proposed using the term "urbanism" to study how residents of metropolitan areas interact with the urban environment built up with buildings and structures. The emergence of a new discipline was explained by the rapid development of industry at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In connection with this, the number of settlements whose residents were engaged in the production of goods and services increased. Long before I. Cerda, the Italian Renaissance architect Antonio di Pietro Averlino described in his works the system of construction of canals and streets of Milan, cited the requirements for the organization of trade and the standards that residential premises must comply with. Washington and St. Petersburg were among the first to be designed taking into account urban planning. Their layout includes wide streets lined with trees on both sides, open public spaces and areas with green spaces. Urbanism and urban sociology are studied by architects, geographers, planners and representatives of other professions. Specialists study the lifestyle of people from densely populated areas of megacities and design developments based on research results. The development of the design of building facades and the development of territories is carried out taking into account the landscape of the area, the needs of citizens for transport and social infrastructure. For a long time, issues of demography and the functionality of buildings were not taken into account in urban planning. Architects paid attention to the appearance, facades and composition that create the buildings they erect. Thus, the aesthetic component served as a guideline for the construction of castles, houses and other structures in Paris before Napoleon III, who came to power in 1848. The President of the Second French Republic relied on the development of the capital's engineering infrastructure - connecting thousands of gas lamps to illuminate the streets, organizing a centralized sewerage system and water supply. The first department of urban planning appeared at one of the London universities in 1909. On the eve of the Second World War, European architects and planners learned to combine the aesthetic component with the planning and normative one. In the middle of the twentieth century. The ideas of modernism and Le Corbusier’s functional approach to design were very popular. They were implemented by the followers of the French architect during the construction of the capital of Brazil, Chandigarh in India, Aktau in Kazakhstan and other cities. On November 8, professionals who deal with urbanization issues are congratulated on the holiday. Active citizens attend hearings on issues of construction, reconstruction of buildings and improvement of local areas. In honor of World Urban Day, excursions are organized to places that are distinguished by unusual urban development and buildings that are interesting from an architectural point of view.

Baku Metro Workers' Day in Azerbaijan

Journalist's Day in China

Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression in Kyrgyzstan

Statistics Day in Kazakhstan

Intersex Day of Remembrance

Orthodox holidays on November 8:

Memorial Day of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki