Auspicious dates have become popular for weddings across Russia, with many couples flocking to register their marriages on numerically significant days. One such date, January 25, 2025, has attracted attention for its unique combination of digits—25.01.2025—deemed beautiful according to Russian wedding traditions.
On this day alone, Krasnoyarsk saw 128 couples tie the knot, marking it as one of the most beautiful wedding dates of the year. The local ZAGS agency celebrated the day with heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds: "From the bottom of our hearts, we congratulate all the newlyweds of our region on the day of marriage registration, on the birth of the family! We wish you advice and love," they stated on social media.
Belgorod also embraced this significant date, registering 172 marriages, with 15 of those celebrations occurring in the town of Gubkin. Darya and Vladislav Annikov were one of the couples registered on this momentous day. Reflecting on their choice, Darya mentioned, "We decided on January 25 because of its beautiful number combination—25.01.2025—and it’s also Tatyana’s Day." Her mother shares the same name, making it even more special for the couple.
Meanwhile, on the Yamal Peninsula, 66 couples celebrated their unions, adding to the growing trend of mass weddings on auspicious dates across the country. "We think couples approach this choice seriously; beautiful and unusual dates are preferred for marriage registrations," Tatiana Bengardt from the Muravlenko ZAGS explained. She added, "We have registered 15 couples since the start of the year already."
Volgograd emerged as another hub for romantic ceremonies, with over 2,500 residents of the region scheduling their weddings for later this year. Couples, including Alexander Laptev and Anna Terekhova, ventured to tie the knot on January 25, embracing the notion of beautiful numbers leading to happy marriages. Anna expressed, “I chose this date because it seemed so beautiful. My fiancé supported me.”
The surge of couples seeking beautiful dates ties back to cultural beliefs surrounding numbers. Many believe these auspicious days symbolically reflect love and future happiness. Natalia Lukyanova from the Volgograd ZAGS remarked, "Beautiful dates bring happy family life; the combination of repeating numbers symbolizes love and harmony."
Indeed, more couples are becoming aware of the trend, with date bookings occurring far advance. For example, the upcoming date of April 25, 2025, falls on the Friday just before the Orthodox holiday known as Krasnaya Gorka, traditionally considered fortuitous for marriages.
Many couples are optimistic about the power of numbers and their influence on marital success, thinking dates like these can contribute to lasting relationships. On the one hand, there are couples firmly believing these numerical alignments hold special meaning, embodying their dreams for life together. On the other, some pairs admit they chose such dates simply from availability or convenience, not paying much thought to the significance.
Alexander and Anna, who have been together for seven years, eagerly anticipated their wedding day, finding joy and humor as they confirmed their union. "We waited for this beautiful date," Alexander chuckled, unearthing the long tale about their relationship's growth over time. He noted how early choices led them to delay the wedding until they could secure their desired date.
Across regions, couples unanimously recognize the magical allure of these significant dates. Many hope this year's recent selections signal good fortune and love as they begin their respective journeys as newlyweds. The trend is expected to continue throughout the year, with many more upcoming significant dates on the horizon.
Just as couples are enthusiastic about their chosen dates, ZAGS offices also report heavy traffic, especially for popular dates like May 25, 2025, when multiple registrations are set to occur. Couples already aiming to celebrate on this day should act fast: appointments are filling up rapidly, and early bookings are highly encouraged to secure places for their weddings.