Walrus Day is observed in Russia every November 24, having been inaugurated by the Russian chapter of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Marine Mammal Council. The day aims to highlight the conservation of walruses, large marine mammals that inhabit the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas. The inaugural celebration took place in Chukotka in 2008, chosen for its timing as walruses migrate from the Arctic coast of the Chukchi Sea to the Bering Strait, making them particularly vulnerable. Historically, walruses were vital to the livelihoods of indigenous Arctic peoples, who utilized them for food and materials, and they feature prominently in local folklore. Although commercial hunting has ceased, global climate change poses a significant threat to walrus populations, as thinning pack ice affects their breeding and nursing. Walrus Day serves to emphasize the need for ongoing conservation efforts to protect these animals.