Freelancer's Day in Russia
May 14 · Level 4 · #1422 of 2238
Russia's unofficial Freelancer's Day recognises people who work independently for clients. Designers, developers, translators and writers all belong to this broad community, where finding the next project can be as much a part of the job as delivering it.
How it is celebrated: freelancers meet peers, exchange advice and join professional discussions. Common talking points include setting fees, agreeing on deadlines and building lasting relationships with clients.
The word freelancer was popularised by Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. Its original context involved hired warriors, giving today's independent workers a rather unexpected literary connection.