Russian Orthodox Believers Celebrate Christmas
http://en.ria.ru/photolents/20140107/186314873/Russian-Orthodox-Believers-Celebrate-Christmas.html
On January 7 Russian Orthodox believers flocked to churches
to attend Christmas services.
History of New Year’s Celebrations in Russia
http://en.ria.ru/video/20140101/185985088/History-of-New-Years-Celebrations-in-Russia.html
The new year in Russia formerly started on March 1,
then on September 1, and only since 1700 has it been marked on January 1.