The Russian Orthodox Church approved the idea to make the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity a weekend

“We certainly welcome this wonderful step towards strengthening the family,” he said.

Earlier it was reported that a bill was submitted to the State Duma, which proposes to make the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity a day off in Russia.

Svetlana Bessarab, a member of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs, commented on the possibility of making July 8 non-working, according to Izvestia.