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 9 July, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted the III All-Russian Wedding
Festival "Russia. Joining Hearts". The festival was held with the
support of the Government of Moscow, the Moscow Civil Registry Office and the
Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives.
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.
The III All-Russian Wedding Festival took place on 8–9 July 2026. For the first time, it was held simultaneously in Moscow and at the regional branches of the National Centre RUSSIA in Krasnoyarsk, Vladivostok and Khanty-Mansiysk, reinforcing its status as a truly nationwide event.
The Festival brought together 186 couples from across Russia and neighbouring countries, with 150 couples taking part in the simultaneous wedding ceremony in Moscow. The programme featured wedding ceremonies, lectures, masterclasses and open dialogues exploring family, trust and the continuity of generations.
The Festival culminated in the music and dance parable "Khorovod. Wedding", which brought together the wedding traditions of the peoples of Russia in a single stage performance.
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The III All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" became far more than a wedding day for hundreds of couples — it marked the beginning of a new chapter in their family lives.
Applications opened in Moscow on 4 July for the IV All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts", which will be held in summer 2027.
On the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, 8 July, the III All-Russian Wedding Festival "Russia. Uniting Hearts" opened at the National Centre RUSSIA and its branches.
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Frequently asked questions
The first festival took place at the International RUSSIA EXPO, where 151 couples were married in a single day. Over the course of the festival, 221 couples officially tied the knot. The tradition continued at the National Centre RUSSIA. From 8 to 10 July 2025, the II All-Russian Wedding Festival brought together another 206 couples beginning their married lives. From 8 to 9 July 2026, the III All-Russian Wedding Festival saw a further 186 couples start their family journeys.
The IV All-Russian Wedding Festival will take place from 8 to 9 July 2027 at the National Centre RUSSIA (14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow).
To participate in the IV All-Russian Wedding Festival, couples should submit an application via the National Centre RUSSIA website by 3 June 2027.
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.
