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Have you met some Anastasias or Ksenias lately? Russian women are very proud of their names and get to celebrate them on certain days of the year called Russian Name Days. Also known as Saints Days or Angel Days, they were originally the times of the year that people would honor their favorite saints. Since many Russian girls are named after saints, they are celebrated on these special days too! Some names are honored on only one day a year, while others appear on the Name Day calendar several times. In February, ladies named Anastasia (4th), Ksenia (6th), and Maria (8th) get to celebrate Name Days, even though they were also honored in January! However, Russian Name Days are also a good opportunity to send some special congratulations messages and even introduce yourself to new women with these names. They will be delighted that you’re interested in their culture and traditions.