New Year celebration in Russian culture

Novy God (Russian: Новый Год) is the Russian phrase for "New Year", and also designates the Russian New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebration.

This celebrationis observed in all post-Soviet states, and though the observance of the holiday is criticised by conservative Muslim groups in Central Asia, and nationalist groups in Ukraine, it remains popular across the region. It is also celebrated by the Russian diaspora all over the world.

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