Christmas festivities were held at the Main Church of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Moscow region

Christmas festivities are taking place on the territory of the Patriot Park in the Odintsovo district of the Moscow Region, organized on the square near the Main Temple of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Footage from the scene of the January 7 event is published by Izvestia.

During the holidays, ice slides were equipped for visitors, from which children rolled down on inflatable "cheesecakes" to the music playing on the street.

The rink was filled with people who wanted to skate at different ages. There were also many outdoor contests and workshops for young visitors. Musical groups could be heard performing at the concert venue.

The Sacred Message: how Muscovites celebrated Christmas

Festive divine services were held in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and in hundreds of other metropolitan churches.

The participants of the Christmas service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior on January 7 told about their impressions and the significance of the holiday for believers. The parishioners noted the special atmosphere of the service and the high level of organization. Christmas services on the night of the holiday were held in more than 500 churches in Moscow, as well as throughout Russia.

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