Russia Honors Social Workers on a Historic Professional Holiday Today
Today, June 8, Russia commemorates Social Worker's Day, a professional holiday established by Presidential Decree No. 1796 in 2000. This date marks the anniversary of Peter the Great's decree of June 8, 1701, which laid the foundation for Russia’s state social welfare system.
Over 300 years later, the profession of social worker is highly recognized and demanded in Russia. Today, over 630,000 social workers assist around 26 million people, including 15 million elderly individuals and people with disabilities. The All-Union Ministry of Social Security, founded in 1946, has evolved through various ministries and commissariats, becoming part of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation.
Social Worker's Day is marked by ceremonial gatherings and awards for dedicated professionals in the social protection system. The honorary title of 'Honored Worker of Social Protection of the Russian Federation' is bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to the field.
The social protection system in Russia has a rich history, evolving from Peter the Great's decree to the present day. Social Worker's Day serves as a reminder of the crucial role these professionals play in supporting vulnerable members of society.
Read also:
- American teenagers taking up farming roles previously filled by immigrants, a concept revisited from 1965's labor market shift.
- Weekly affairs in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Landslide claims seven lives, injures six individuals while they work to restore a water channel in the northern region of Pakistan
- Escalating conflict in Sudan has prompted the United Nations to announce a critical gender crisis, highlighting the disproportionate impact of the ongoing violence on women and girls.
