‘One Cat Just Leads to Another:’ Russia Celebrates Cat Day
‘One Cat Just Leads to Another:’ Russia Celebrates Cat Day
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Russia, a nation with a deep affection for its whiskered chums, proudly ranks third in the world for its cat population, home to approximately 23 million... 02.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
On Saturday, which marked the first day of spring, Russia celebrated Cat Day. In Russia, March is often regarded as the "cat month." This delightful holiday was established over 20 years ago, in 2004, by the Moscow Cat Museum in collaboration with the editorial team of the magazine and newspaper Cat and Dog.From keeping a watchful eye on elections to offering comfort to soldiers and refugees, Russian cats find themselves at the heart of daily life. They observe politics, supervise asphalt concrete plants, and, most importantly, bring warmth and joy to their human companions.In return, Russians shower their feline companions with love and care. They ensure their well-being with thorough check-ups, treat them to crepes, and even dedicate murals to honor them. And when disaster strikes, as seen during last year’s floods in Orsk, people go the extra mile—providing cats with their own beds and safe havens.Check out the Sputnik Africa gallery to appreciate the furry friends of Russians in all their capacities!
Russia, a nation with a deep affection for its whiskered chums, proudly ranks third in the world for its cat population, home to approximately 23 million beloved cats. But in Russia, cats are more than just pets—they are cherished members of society, playing unique and sometimes unexpected roles.
On Saturday, which marked the first day of spring, Russia celebrated Cat Day. In Russia, March is often regarded as the "cat month."
This delightful holiday was established over 20 years ago, in 2004, by the Moscow Cat Museum in collaboration with the editorial team of the magazine and newspaper Cat and Dog.
From keeping a watchful eye on elections to offering comfort to soldiers and refugees, Russian cats find themselves at the heart of daily life. They observe politics, supervise asphalt concrete plants, and, most importantly, bring warmth and joy to their human companions.
In return, Russians shower their feline companions with love and care. They ensure their well-being with thorough check-ups, treat them to crepes, and even dedicate murals to honor them. And when disaster strikes, as seen during last year’s floods in Orsk, people go the extra mile—providing cats with their own beds and safe havens.
Check out the Sputnik Africa gallery to appreciate the furry friends of Russians in all their capacities!
Mural "4 paws" by artists Ivan and Aigul from Novosibirsk on the facade of one of the apartment buildings, painted as part of the international art festival "Omsk, you are simply space!" in Omsk.
A resident of the border district of Kursk Region, damaged by the Ukrainian Armed Forces attack, takes her pet to the veterinarians for vaccination at a temporary accommodation point in Kursk.
![A cat on the territory of the asphalt concrete plant of the State Budgetary Institution "Automobile Roads." - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e9/03/02/1070899196_0:0:3076:2048_600x0_80_0_1_975fc1b2b1915d039d56138de6257d53.jpg "A cat on the territory of the asphalt concrete plant of the State Budgetary Institution "Automobile Roads."")
![Broadcast of the program "Results of the year 2024 with Vladimir Putin" on the laptop screen of a resident of Novosibirsk. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e9/03/02/1070898223_0:0:2960:2048_600x0_80_0_1_9b4ef7e53757c4ec3ee8f02c4f4d3bae.jpg "Broadcast of the program "Results of the year 2024 with Vladimir Putin" on the laptop screen of a resident of Novosibirsk.")
