Constitution Day is observed in Russia every December 12 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of the Russian Federation in 1993. This day was established following the constitutional crisis that occurred in October 1993, which led to the approval of the Constitution during a referendum on December 12. Initially designated as a public holiday by President Boris Yeltsin in 1994, it was later removed from the list of non-working public holidays in 2004 and has since been recognized as an official commemorative day. Celebrations typically include public speeches and official ceremonies, reflecting on the significance of the Constitution in the governance of Russia.