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1/06/2010 - 1/07/2010Russian Orthodox Christmas
Moscow,
Russia
Celebrated according to the Julian calendar, the Russian Orthodox Christmas falls on 7 January and is a huge celebration for Orthodox Christians across Russia. Events begin on the eve of the holiday with a special televised speech by the president. Many attend Christmas religious services which are held in churches throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Midnight Mass service on Christmas Eve in the restored Christ the Saviour Cathedral near the Kremlin is one of the main services.
Themes:
History
, Religion
, Spectacle
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Various locations around Moscow
Moscow, Russia
Contact Information:
Moscow Tourist Information Centre
Gostiny Dvor
Moscow
Russia
103012
Russian Federation
Telephone: +7 (0)95 232 5657.
Email: info@moscow-city.ru
Website: www.moscow-city.ru
