The All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts"
About the Festival
- festive wedding ceremonies at the National Centre RUSSIA and its branches;
- workshops and lectures by leading experts;
- public discussions on family traditions and values;
- expositions, showcases of national wedding attire, concerts and photoshoots.
From 8 to 10 July 2025, the II All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" took place at the National Centre RUSSIA. The event was held with the support of the Moscow Government, the Moscow Civil Registry Office (ZAGS) and the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives (PFCI).
Participation in the Festival gives an opportunity to:
- celebrate an unforgettable wedding in the heart of the country — at the National Centre RUSSIA;
- immerse yourself in the traditions of the peoples of Russia;
- receive advice from leading experts of the wedding industry;
- become part of a large-scale celebration of love and culture.
The history of the Festival
The I All-Russian Wedding Festival commenced on 12 May 2024, on the day of the Krasnaya Gorka (the first Sunday after Easter, also known as Thomas Sunday). As part of the International RUSSIA EXPO, ceremonial marriage registrations were held for couples from all federal districts.
The ceremonies featured the symbolic transfer of the flame of the All-Russian Family Hearth, named "Heart of Russia". During the festival, 282 couples were married. The first day was especially grand, with 151 couples tying the knot.
For the first time in the country's history, a wedding event brought together sweethearts from across Russia, and that moment will remain unforgettable for all its participants.
From 8 to 10 July 2025, on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, the II All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" took place at the National Centre RUSSIA. The festival became an annual event and will further be held on the feast day of Saints Peter and Fevronia.
Over three days, 206 couples from different regions united their lives. A key symbol of the festival was the transfer of the flame of the All-Russian Family Hearth "Heart of Russia" from the couples who took part in the first festival to the newlyweds of the second festival.
Guests enjoyed workshops, concerts, discussions on family values, and an exposition of wedding costumes. The festival concluded with a warm celebration of the newlyweds — each couple received commemorative awards as a symbol of recognition of love and fidelity.
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From 8 to 9 July, the National Centre RUSSIA will host the 3rd All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts".
On July 10, the II All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" finished its work at the National Centre RUSSIA.
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Frequently asked questions
The All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" is an annual celebration featuring wedding ceremonies, concerts, workshops, lectures and discussions on wedding traditions and family values across Russia.
The first festival took place at the International RUSSIA EXPO. There, 151 couples married in a single day, and 221 couples overall during the event. The tradition continued at the National Centre RUSSIA. From 8 to 10 July 2025, the II All-Russian Wedding Festival brought together another 206 happy couples who tied the knot there.
- the Primorye Territory;
- the Krasnoyarsk Territory;
- the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area — Yugra;
- the Ryazan Region.
To participate in the III All-Russian Wedding Festival, please, submit an application form on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA by 22 May 2026. Please note: submitting an application form starts the selection process and does not guarantee participation. After submission, a festival staff member will contact you using the phone number you provided to clarify some details. If you do not respond or provide incorrect information, the application may be declined.
To attend as a guest, registration for specific events (sessions, lectures, workshops, etc.) is required.
1. Submit an application form on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA.
2. Wait for approval and official confirmation of your couple's participation in the wedding ceremony at the festival. The decision will be sent to you via the contact details provided in your application.
3. After receiving confirmation from the festival Organisers, submit a new application to the civil registry office — the event coordinator will provide you with detailed instructions on how to complete the paperwork, taking into account the specific procedures for holding the wedding ceremony at the festival.
Important: please, do not change your existing civil registry application until participation is confirmed.
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