Hello jiurgis and thank you for your question.
Christmas in Russia is celebrated on January 7.
"Christmas in Russia is celebrated on Jan. 7, rather than Dec. 25
(when it is observed by Western Christianity), because the Russian
Orthodox Church adheres to the ancient, Julian calendar rather than
the modern, Gregorian calendar"
http://www.sptimesrussia.com/archive/times/1032/features/a_14505.htm
"Christmas in Russia is celebrated by some on January 7, because the
Russian Orthodox Church follows the old Julian calendar"
http://www.ehow.com/how_10786_celebrate-russian-christmas.html
"Christmas in Russia is celebrated on January 7, in accordance with
the Russian Orthodox calendar. Many Russians observe fasts, which they
break on Christmas Eve with a multi-course feast."
Christmas in Russia is celebrated on January 7, in accordance with the
Russian Orthodox calendar. Many Russians observe fasts, which they
break on Christmas Eve with a multi-course feast.
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