July 25 marks the annual Day of Remembrance for Vladimir Vysotsky, a poet, actor, singer-songwriter whose songs became part of the cultural memory of several generations, reports infohub.kz.
Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky was born on January 25, 1938 in Moscow and died on July 25, 1980. His creative career spanned theater, film, and original songs, and the popularity of his work endures to this day.
On this day, many cities hold memorial evenings, concerts, exhibitions, and film screenings dedicated to his life and work. For his fans, Vysotsky remains a symbol of an honest, powerful, and instantly recognizable voice of an era.
Also on July 25 is International Red Shoes Day — not a fashion holiday, but a commemorative social date for people who have died from Lyme disease and other "invisible" illnesses. The observance was initiated by friends of Theda Myint, who died on July 25, 2013 after a long battle with illness. Red shoes were chosen as a symbol of memory and a way to draw attention to diseases that are not always visible but severely alter a person's life. On this day, people wear red footwear to support loved ones affected by such conditions and to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and compassion. Over time, the campaign spread beyond Australia and became international.
In addition, July 25 is the Day of Searching for New Tastes and Smells — an unusual holiday that reminds us that new experiences can be found not only in events but also in food, scents, and everyday sensations. The meaning of the date is to try something unfamiliar: a new dish, an unknown aroma, an unusual combination of flavors. On this day, people are often advised to visit a café or restaurant with exotic cuisine, stop by a perfume store, or simply pay closer attention to the smells and tastes around them. The holiday is also linked to the idea of expanding personal experience and training the senses. It gently reminds us that sometimes new sensations help break routine, lift the mood, and brighten the day.
The Day Out of Time is a symbolic date on July 25 associated with the 13-Moon calendar and the concept of a pause between the end of an old cycle and the start of a new one. The meaning of this day is usually explained as follows: in this system, a year has 13 months of 28 days, i.e., 364 days, and the 365th day belongs to no month or day of the week. Thus, July 25 is perceived as a special "out-of-cycle" time — a moment to stop, reflect, and internally reset. The idea of the holiday is linked to José Argüelles, who in 1992 proposed the 13-Moon calendar and the concept of synchronizing human life with natural and cosmic rhythms. In his interpretation, July 25 becomes a day of liberation from routine, forgiveness, creativity, and preparation for the new planetary year. Supporters of this date advise slowing down, avoiding haste, tidying up thoughts and surroundings, letting go of old grievances, and setting new intentions on the Day Out of Time. In this understanding, the day functions as a symbolic transition point when one can "reset" and start a new cycle with a clearer state of mind.