Remand Centre and Prison Staff Day in Russia
October 31 · Level 7 · #845 of 2238
This observance recognises staff working in Russia's remand centres and prisons. Their responsibilities include maintaining security and orderly conditions while respecting the rights of people held in custody.
How it is celebrated: institutions hold staff gatherings and award ceremonies, recognising service and professional achievements. Colleagues exchange congratulations, and veterans of the service take part in commemorative meetings.
In the Russian penal system, a prison and a correctional colony are distinct types of institution. The everyday habit of calling every place of detention a prison hides an important difference in official terminology.