Christmas markets are known for their charm — twinkling ... but for its alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The booth was operated by nuns from the St. Elisabeth Monastery in Minsk ...

MOSCOW, January 7. /TASS/. Orthodox Christians in Russia and other countries around the world are celebrating Christmas on January 6-7, an event which 2,024 years ago marked the beginning of the ...

Putin pointed out that the Orthodox Christmas in Russia is celebrated as widely as the New Year. "Perhaps, it [Christmas] is more of a family-like holiday if compared to the New Year," he said.