{"id":6075,"date":"2025-02-12T15:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T12:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=6075"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T12:29:29","slug":"russians-falling-out-of-love-with-valentines-day-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=6075","title":{"rendered":"Russians falling out of love with Valentine\u2019s Day \u2013 survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The findings suggest a continuing decline in the popularity of February 14, as traditional domestic holidays take precedence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only a quarter of Russians consider Valentine\u2019s Day a real holiday, according to a new survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM). This marks a decline over the last 15 years, reflecting a shift toward traditional domestic holidays and values.<\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day, which is celebrated annually on February 14, began as a Christian feast honoring St. Valentine\u00a0before later evolving into a global celebration of love.<\/p>\n

In the early 2000s, nearly half of Russians embraced the day. Now, however, 71% of respondents to the survey said they do not celebrate it at all.<\/p>\n

Men and women share similar attitudes, with only 27% of men and 26% of women recognizing the holiday. The decline is most pronounced among the older demographics. Young people aged 18-24 remain the most enthusiastic, while only 15% of those aged 45-59 are interested.<\/p>\n

Russians are split on the holiday\u2019s meaning, with 45% seeing it as an occasion to express love, while 43% dismiss it as a commercial ploy to boost sales.<\/p>\n

Education plays a role in shaping views. Up to 87% of those with lower education levels are more likely to see the day as meaningful. Those with a higher education, meanwhile, are more skeptical \u2013 49% see it as commercial, while only 39% view it as romantic. Financial status also influences opinion: half of lower-income respondents believe the holiday is profit-driven, compared to 34% who consider it a celebration of love.<\/p>\n

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The waning enthusiasm for Valentine\u2019s Day may stem from a stronger embrace of Russian traditions. Other national holidays enjoy widespread support. New Year\u2019s Day is nearly universal, with 96% celebrating it, and Victory Day marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 garnered a similar level at around 95%, according to a 2022 survey by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). Valentine\u2019s Day ranks far lower at only 27%.<\/p>\n

The Russian Orthodox Church has also voiced its disapproval of the holiday, calling it \u201calien to Russia.\u201d<\/em> Religious leaders criticize its association with extramarital relationships and see it as a deviation from family values.<\/p>\n

In response, Russia has been promoting an alternative celebration of love and commitment. Since 2008, the country has observed the Day of Family, Love, and Faithfulness on July 8, honoring the Orthodox saints Peter and Fevronia, the patrons of marriage and family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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