View of Zaporozhye, Ukraine. Archive photoSIMFEROPOL, June 11 An additional day off has been announced in the Zaporozhye region on the occasion of the Day of Russia, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the military-civilian administration of the region, said. On June 11 and 12, Monday June 13 will also be a day off, since Russia Day falls on Sunday,» Rogov told RIA Novosti. In Russia, a long weekend began. At the same time, according to him, this year the celebration of Russia Day coincided with the Orthodox holiday of the Holy Trinity, which was also traditionally considered a day off in the region. During the special operation, the Russian military took control of the Kherson region and the Azov part of the Zaporozhye region on south of Ukraine. Civil-military administrations have been formed in the regions, Russian TV channels and radio stations have begun broadcasting, and trade ties with Crimea are being restored. The regions announced plans to become subjects of the Russian Federation.
