What are birthdays like in Russia?

Birthdays in Russia are celebrated with fun parties where families and friends gather to wish the birthday person happiness and health. The celebration includes gifts, a delicious birthday cake, and a table full of tasty food like salads, pizza, chicken, and sweets. The house is decorated with bright balloons and paper garlands. Favorite activities include playing board games, dancing, and singing songs. Sometimes, people go for a walk in the park or visit a cinema. Birthdays in Russia are described as весёлые (fun/cheerful) and memorable.