Mother’s Day in Russia falls on the last Sunday of November. In 2026 that is Sunday, November 29. If your mother lives in Russia and you live somewhere else, here is how Russians celebrate the day and how to have flowers brought to her door.
When is Mother’s Day in Russia?
Russia has celebrated Mother’s Day officially since 1998, when President Boris Yeltsin signed a decree setting it on the last Sunday of November. The idea came from the State Duma’s committee on women, family and youth. Because it is tied to a Sunday, the date changes every year:
| Year | Mother’s Day in Russia |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 29 |
| 2027 | Sunday, November 28 |
| 2028 | Sunday, November 26 |
How Russians celebrate it
Mother’s Day is younger and quieter than International Women’s Day on March 8, when Russians give flowers to every woman in their lives, mothers included. Mother’s Day is more personal: a call or a visit, a family dinner, a card and flowers for mom. Schools and kindergartens put on small concerts, and children make cards and gifts for their mothers.
Many people also use the day to thank their grandmothers, and anyone who has been a mother to them.
If you live far away, it is a natural moment to show that you remember. Late November is dark and cold in most of Russia, and a bouquet at the door brightens the whole week.
Mother’s Day in other countries
Even Russia’s neighbors, who all share March 8, each picked their own day for mothers:
- Belarus: October 14
- Kazakhstan: the third Sunday of September
- Ukraine: the second Sunday of May
- Armenia: April 7
- Georgia: March 3
- United States and Canada: the second Sunday of May (May 9 in 2027)
What flowers to send
- Roses are always right. For a mother, many people choose soft colors such as pink, cream, peach or white; deep red roses read as romantic.
- Chrysanthemums are the classic autumn flower in Russia. Mixed with alstroemeria or gerberas in a bouquet or a basket, they look festive and last a long time.
- An odd number of stems. In Russia, flowers for happy occasions come in odd numbers; even numbers are for funerals. In large bouquets the rule no longer matters. Our florists live in Russia and know this.
- Something small with the flowers: you can add chocolates or a teddy bear to the order.
Flowers vary by city and season. If something in the bouquet is unavailable, the florist replaces it with a flower of the same value and keeps the style and colors. Roses are never swapped for other flowers without your approval.
How to send flowers to your mom in Russia from abroad
- Open the catalog for her city, not yours. Prices and delivery days depend on where the flowers are going: Russia, Moscow, St. Petersburg. Delivery is already included in every price.
- Pick the date. The earliest delivery is the next day, and the checkout shows the days available in her city. Around Mother’s Day, order about three days ahead.
- Write your card message. A small greeting card with your words comes free with every order.
- Choose a call or a surprise. The florist calls your mother to agree on a convenient time. If you want it to be a surprise, tick “Surprise delivery” at checkout: nobody calls ahead, and you take responsibility if she isn’t home.
- Pay the way you like: Visa, Mastercard or Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, or one of more than 20 cryptocurrencies. See How to pay.
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A florist in her own city
FlowersUSSR has helped people abroad reach their families since 2000. A florist in your mother’s own city arranges every bouquet and delivers it by hand; nothing is shipped in a box.
If her town isn’t in the catalog, write to us at [email protected], on WhatsApp or on Telegram. We can often find a florist in a city that has no page yet.