In Photos: How Russians Celebrate the Winter Holidays
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The husky run in Moscow's Sokolniki Park is a fun winter activity for kids and adults under 80 kilograms.
Mikhail Metzel / TASS
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In the Siberian city of Omsk, no weather is too cold for a swim.
Yevgeny Sofiychuk / TASS
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On the night of Orthodox Christmas from Jan. 6 until Jan. 7, Russian churches hold services to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
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Nothing says "winter" quite like building a snowman...
Andrei Nikerichev
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...While any hill becomes the perfect spot for an icy joy ride.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
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St. Petersburg's eateries closed from Dec. 30-Jan. 4 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus over the New Year.
Alexander Demyanchuk / TASS
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During the winter holidays, many Russians enjoy strolling through snowy parks with festive decorations.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
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After a week of winter festivities, some need a bit of quiet time away from the noise.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
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In Moscow, ice skaters at the VDNKh exhibition center get the added bonus of admiring some impressive Soviet relics.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency