February 23 Protector of Motherland Day
Next is February 23, Day, known until recently as Soviet Army Day, popularly viewed as holiday for all men and closely followed by its female counter-part, Women's Day, March 8, when women receive flowers, presents and are toasted by men.

A little 'cut & paste' from the "Embassy of the Russian Federation" page
http://www.russianembassy.org/

We'll pick up the discussion March 8th.