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	Best Russian Movies about Winter Time and Holidays
	Winter with all the holidays during this time of the year is very important part in lives of all Russian people. So no wonder that Russian cinematograph has created so many good movies dedicated to this period. Today we'll tell you about the best examples. Some of them are about New Year, some about Christmas, some are just classical fairy tales in winter decorations. But all these films create good and warm mood in every snowy and frosty day. Enjoy!
--13-01-2012--
	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--
	City Hunter: Russian Winter Museums
	Even when the weather is cold, there are plenty of interesting activities to keep yourself and your family entertained. If you are looking for some interesting ideas, we recommend you to visit one of the three museums, described in the article. Winter season is the best time to go there and to have much fun.
--13-02-2012--
	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 New Year's Feast
	Whence is the tradition to meet the new year at a festive table? What dishes did great-grandmothers and grandmothers of modern Russians cook for this holiday? In the very beginning, in the epoch of Peter the Great who decreed to celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31st to January 1st, the main thing on this holiday was not the table, but dancing. For dinner, supper and breakfast our ancestors had... only dances and drinks to satisfy thirst.
--15-12-2011--
	Snegurochka (The Snow Maiden)
	Snegurochka, i.e. Snow Maiden, is an indispensable New Year's character from Russian fairy tales, the charming granddaughter of Father Frost, his constant companion and assistant. Sometimes she is depicted as a little girl, and sometimes as a young lady.
--13-12-2011--
	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--
	Old Soviet New Year's Postcards
	The story of the Soviet New Year's postcards is a story of millions of Russian people, the breath of discrepant, but still great epoch. In this article we will show you a very colourful gallery of the most remarkable examples of the Soviet New Year's cards. Enjoy!
--08-12-2011--
	New Year Traditions and Beliefs in Russia
	January – the first winter month – was once called prosinets (azure-like) in Old Rus’, because after the low gloomy sky of December it brought islets of clear dark blue sky. But January was also famous for its blizzards and frosts. Hence is its ancient name of sechen’ (whipping one). Besides, January also used to be the month of Vasily (Basil) in honor of St. Basil, whose day fell on January, 1st – the turning point of winter.
--25-10-2011--
	Happy Old New Year!
	Sounds strange, doesn't it? For Russia it is quite OK. Comrade Lenin had no idea of the present he was giving to many generation ahead, when signing the decree “On introducing the West European calendar in the Republic of Russia” on January 24, 1918. He presented the Russians with the unique holiday of the Old New Year! How naive he was supposing that we would celebrate the New Year like all the rest, only by the Gregorian calendar!
--28-08-2011--
	RUSSIAN NEW YEAR
	New Year is the main holiday of the year in Russia– the most welcome and the most beautiful one, rich in history, fascinating traditions and amusing customs.
--28-08-2011--

News:

	Banks Waiting for Your Bonuses
	While Russians are eagerly waiting for their yearly bonuses, banks are looking at ways to attract these funds, the best one being higher interest rates on deposits.
--08-12-2012--
	Russians To Spend More on New Year
	New Year holiday budgets in Russia are expected to grow on last year's figures, says a recent poll.
--06-12-2012--
	Russians to Have Long Winter Holidays Again
	Like in previous years, forthcoming New Year and Christmas holidays in Russia will last ten days: from December 30 to January 8.
--07-09-2012--
	Buryatia Invites to Celebrate Buddhist New Year
	Buryatia is expected to become a popular travel destination due to the celebration of one of the most striking events of this season – Buddhist New Year.
--20-01-2012--
	Russians to Spend $100 on New Year’s Treatments
	An average cost of 2012 New Year’s treatments will make up 3 060 Rubles (about $100) in Russia, counted the Federal State Statistics Service.
--28-12-2011--
	New Year Carnival to be Held in Elbrus Region
	Winter carnival, colorful ski show and best costume contest will be offered to visitors of the Elbrus region on New Year's Day.
--28-12-2011--
	Moscow Brewing Company Offers New Year Free Tours
	Tourists and locals are welcomed to take part in free beer tasting tours at Moscow Brewing Company during New Year holidays.
--26-12-2011--
	Nizhny Novgorod to Prepare for Winter Holiday Season
	Christmas and New Year entertainment programs will be presented in different parts of Nizhny Novgorod during winter holidays in Russia.
--23-12-2011--
	Sober New Year in the Central Moscow
	If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve on Moscow streets, you should prepare for the sober holiday, as the authorities decided to ban the sale of alcohol in the city centre on New Year's Eve night.
--23-12-2011--
	Extension of Public Transport Services on the New Year's Day
	Regular public transport in Moscow will extend operating hours during New Year's Day celebrations.
--22-12-2011--
	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 Fair to Open in Petrozavodsk
	Christmas Fair will be held in the centre of Petrozavodsk. Visitors can buy Christmas gifts, made by the best Karelian craftsmen.
--21-12-2011--
	New Year Celebrations Start in Yekaterinburg
	Winter holiday celebrations will start in Yekaterinburg this weekend. New Year and Christmas shows will be held in different parts of the city.
--21-12-2011--
	Uglich Invites Tourists to Enjoy New Year Holidays
	An exciting program will be presented to visitors of Uglich during New year holidays.
--16-12-2011--
	Lizard Benya Became Symbol of the Coming Year
	Yekaterinburg zoo has finished elections of the living symbol of 2012. The winner is an animal which looks like a little dragon.
--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--
	Father Frost Celebrates His Birthday Today
	Father Frost also known as Russian Santa Claus celebrates birthday in his residence in Veliky Ustyug today. He will light up the first Christmas tree and then start off his holiday trip to Russia and other countries.
--18-11-2011--
	Secrets of New Year’s Decoration in Moscow
	Moscow is preparing for celebrating New Year’s Day and Christmas. The center of the capital will be decorated with 72 fir trees by 25 November. The height of the New Year’s trees will be more than 9 meters.
--09-11-2011--
	Russia to See in 2023 without Champagne
	Champagne, one of the symbols of a New Year’s Day, won’t be present at a table of a Russian family from 2023. As according to the agreement between Russian sparking wine producers and the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) Russian wine might not be called “champagne” from December 31, 2022.
--25-10-2011--
	Russian Stock Exchanges to Work on New Year’s Holidays
	From 2012 Russian stock exchanges will work during New Year’s holidays. The stock exchanges will be open from January 3 up to 6 and from 8 up to 10, unless these days are weekend.
--12-10-2011--