Celebrations on October 13

October 13 in Russia celebrates the Day of the hydrographic service of the Navy. The date is timed to the establishment in 1827 of the Office of the Hydrographic General, which marked the beginning of the development of the hydrographic service of the Russian Navy.

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Published Oct 13, 2026

Also today is the Day of Information Businessman - an informal holiday of experts who earn on the transfer of knowledge through online schools, webinars and courses.

October 13 is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, established by the United Nations in 1989 to draw attention to protecting people from natural disasters.

Also today is World Thrombosis Day, dedicated to the birthday of scientist Rudolf Virchow.

According to the national calendar, October 13 is the day of Mikhail Solomenny, when in Russia they burned straw beds and watched the weather.

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