Orthodox Christmas outside Russia
Published: 07 January, 2008, 01:20
Kosovo, Turkey, West Bank and Georgia celebrate Christmas.
07.01.2008, 00:34
President celebrates Christmas at Father Frost’s home placeFor this year’s Christmas celebrations President Putin has chosen Russia's northern city of Veliky Ustyug, the place which is known as the home of Father Frost, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus. |
07.01.2008, 05:33
Onion-shaped domes on their way to… CubaAfter decades of state-sponsored atheism, Cuba is rediscovering religion. In the capital Havana, Russian Orthodoxy is making its mark. An Orthodox Cathedral is under construction in the city centre. |
