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I just came back from a visit of the Gorbushka market. It seems one of my greatest fears became truth and the government is really cracking down on pirated media now...
17/12: Tacky New Year
Ah, the Festive Season! People everywhere go a little crazy. Russia, of course, is no exception. Russians don't really celebrate Christmas, except for those who keep the Orthodox faith closely. Here it is acknowledged on 7th January, a hangover from the Julian Calendar (13 days behind the Gregorian), but for most people the really important festival is New Year's Day.
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