Petersburgites Celebrate Shufutinov Day on September 3
The song "September Third" by the Merited Artist of the Russian Federation Mikhail Shufutinsky has given rise to "Shufutin Day," which is celebrated annually in Russia.
Consensus
- 3 September is unofficially celebrated as 'Shufutinov Day' in Russia.
- The holiday is linked to the release of Mikhail Shufutinsky's 1994 album 'Gulyay, dusha'.
- The song 'Third of September' from the album is central to the celebration.
- The song was written in 1993, with music by Igor Krutoy and lyrics by Igor Nikolaev.
- The song's theme revolves around a breakup.
- Social media fills with memes, videos, and jokes related to the song every year on September 3.
- The song became a nationwide internet meme in 2011.
Points of divergence
- Shufutinov Day is also known as 'Day of Farewell'. — vm
- Shufutinov Day is celebrated alongside other holidays: 'Day of Opening New Doors' and 'Day of Those Who Slipped Off the Carving'. — vm
- The 'Day of Opening New Doors' encourages people to embrace new opportunities and overcome fear of change. — vm
- The 'Day of Those Who Slipped Off the Carvings' encourages people to act on impulse and fulfill personal desires. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- On Thursday, St. Petersburg residents celebrate "Shufutinov Day" - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Holidays September 3, 2026 — Вечерняя Москва