Father Frost Visits St. Petersburg

On December 22, Father Frost arrived in St. Petersburg for a celebratory welcome.

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On December 22, Father Frost arrived in St. Petersburg for a celebratory welcome.

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Father Frost arrived on an airboat that skimmed across the ice-covered Neva River.

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After his arrival, Father Frost drove along St. Petersburg’s streets in a retro style car.

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Father Frost’s large entourage visited Senate Square.

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At the same time, a flash mob of “Father Frosts and Snow Maidens” took place on Senate Square.

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Several hundred Father Frosts and Snow Maidens gathered on the square to take part in a celebratory procession toward Palace Square.

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Here, St. Petersburg’s main New Year Tree was lit up by the honored guest from Veliky Ustyug.

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On Sunday December 23, Father Frost visited children’s hospitals and orphanages to wish the all a happy New Year.