Today Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas. Christmas night services were held In all of the churches and cathedrals of Primorye.
Cold weather and snowfall did not stop people from celebrating Christmas according to traditions on the main square of the city. This year, for the first time ever various dancing and singing folklore groups entertained the guests of the celebration.
The main Christmas service took place the night before Christmas. The liturgy gathered thousands of orthodoxes from all over the region.