Selling calendars with political leaders has become a familiar tradition ahead of Novy God, Russia’s biggest winter celebration, a holiday that dates back to Soviet times when New Year replaced Christmas as the main festive event.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
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Putin calendars sell fast as Russians prepare for the new year
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