Radio Day
May 7, Tuesday
History of the holiday
The holiday was established in 1925 in the Soviet Union in honor of the first radio broadcast, which was made in 1920. On this day, the first radio broadcast from the RSFSR radio station was transmitted in Moscow, which became a significant event for the entire country and the world. After the collapse of the USSR, Radio Day retained its significance in Russia and was continued as a professional holiday for radio, television and communications workers.
Celebrations
Radio Day in Russia and the USSR was often accompanied by:
Ceremonial events, including meetings with industry veterans, awards and award ceremonies for leading industry workers.
Festive broadcasts on radio and television, where special programs dedicated to the history of radio and television, important figures in this field are often held.
Competitions and festivals among radio broadcasters, where the results are summed up for the best content, quality of radio broadcasts and the work of radio stations.
Radio Day in other years
Radio Day in other countries
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