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	Russian New Year and Christmas Songs
	Nothing brings a special holiday mood as well as New Year and Christmas songs. In this article we'll tell you about the most popular holiday songs among Russian people. These song are usually come from our favourite movies or cartoons and stay with us for many years helping to celebrate merry winter holidays happily. So let's go, the music is waiting for you!
--30-12-2011--
	10 Symbols and Traditions of Russian New Year
	New Year is a favourite holiday of Russian people. No other event has so many symbols, customs, traditions. As the general rules for that holiday are equal to almost all the countries, in Russia New Year has its own unique face. It is a very interesting blend of secular, Soviet, orthodox and pagan traditions. Do you want to know more? Well, let's go!
--28-12-2011--
	Russian Vintage Christmas Cards
	Today we would like to share with you an exciting gallery of old Russian Christmas cards. These vintage pictures reflect unique Russian traditions and present the beautiful art of card making in the country.
--27-12-2011--
	Old Soviet Christmas-tree Decorations
	There are so many beautiful Christmas-tree decorations in modern shops, so why do the Russian people love their old Soviet toys so much and hand them on Christmas trees every year? They are not so beautiful and bright, so what is so charming about them? Read our article with colourful photos and you will see...
--14-12-2011--
	Russian Winter: Christmas Markets and Fairs in Moscow
	The winter holiday season in the city is not so cheerful and festive without the traditional Christmas markets that spring up each year. We are glad to present you a guide to several Moscow spots, where you can buy handcrafted gifts and enjoy beautiful New Year atmosphere.
--16-12-2011--
	Merry Russian Christmas
	Christmas in Russia strangely falls on January 7 and not on December 25 like in Europe and all Catholic and Protestant countries, since the Orthodox Church of Russia still adheres to the Julian calendar. Hence the confusing matter with the New Year, which precedes Russian Christmas instead of following it and, moreover, interferes with the traditional Christmas fast.
--28-08-2011--
	Petrushka and Vertep: On Traditions of Russian Puppet Theatre
	Folk performances of Petrushka and Vertep theatres have existed in Russia since the 18th century. However, puppet folk theatre, just like folk theatre in general underwent hard times: its traditions were lost in the 20th century and so today we have only reconstructions of those original folk performances.
--25-10-2011--

News:

	Christmas-tree Markets Open in Russia
	On December 20, thousands of Christmas firtree markets opened in all Russian cities and big villages. Only in Moscow there are more than 300 places to buy a natural green tree.
--22-12-2011--
	Christmas Workshops for Children Offered at Winzavod
	Don't forget about your children during winter holidays in Russia and visit one of the creative Christmas workshops that will take place on the territory of Winzavod Centre of Contemporary Art.
--14-12-2011--
	Christmas Gifts Fair Opens in Moscow
	Traditional Christmas Gifts Fair has opened in Moscow. Everybody can find something special for Christmas there.
--13-12-2011--
	The Best Place for Christmas is Home
	The recent poll opinion has found out the Russians' favourite places for spending their New Year and Christmas holidays.
--12-12-2011--
	Christmas Festival “Russian Winter” to Start in Moscow
	Today the annual Christmas festival “Russian winter” will be opened in the centre of Moscow, at Revolution Square.
--01-12-2011--
	12-Metres-High Ded Moroz is Ready to Fulfil Wishes
	For the third time before Christmas and New Year people in Chelyabinsk dress the 12-metres monument in a costume of Ded Moroz and make wishes.
--28-11-2011--
	The Most Unusual Christmas Tree to be Chosen in Moscow
	The contest for the most original Christmas Tree has opened on November 8 in Moscow.
--09-11-2011--