Holidays of Russia - Day of celebration of the voluntary entry of Buryatia into the Russian state

The decision to celebrate an important holiday for Buryatia on July 1 belonged to the parliament of the republic. The initiator of the approval of the holiday date was the Head of the Committee on Interethnic Relations, Mikhail Kharitonov. Khural deputies voted unanimously, and in 2011 the holiday acquired official status. In the scientific community, opinions are divided regarding the exact date of Buryatia's entry into Russia. Some believed that the countdown should start from 1661, i.e. from the moment of erection of the Verkhneudinsky fort. Opponents, on the contrary, referred to historical works and laws of the Russian Empire, where there is not a single mention of the act of annexation. However, there is a record in the archives that the first attempt at annexation was made in 1627 by the governor Beketov, whose campaign to collect taxes from the Buryats of Transbaikalia was successful and served as the beginning for the construction of a fort in Rybinsk. Nevertheless, the point of view of supporters of the first version was approved by the majority of scientists. The territory of Buryatia with its capital in Ulan-Ude resembles a crescent. This is one of the most remote republics from Moscow, located at a distance of about 5.5 thousand kilometers. The main significant objects are the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the Trans-Siberian Railway. The republic is recognized as a widely known world-class resort, and is a real tourist Mecca, located in the east of the country. The natural treasure of Buryatia is Lake Baikal. There are many amazingly beautiful national parks and the largest biosphere reserves in Barguzin and Lake Baikal. On this day, mass celebrations and processions take place on the streets of the republic, although the day is not an official holiday. Historical films and documentaries are broadcast on television, as well as “live broadcasts” from Buryatia in a reportage format. General education lectures are given to schoolchildren and students, they talk about traditions and origins. International and domestic organizations organize thematic presentations and conferences where they discuss the level and further development strategy of Buryatia, as well as the effective promotion of the tourism sector.