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Merry Christmas 2001 Mykhaylivska Square Near St. Michael's Cathedral January 7, 2001, Kyiv, Ukraine
   

Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Mykhaylivska square near St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv, January 7, 2001. People are singing Kolyadky, special Christmas entertaining songs.

"Ryazhenyye"people are wearing festive costumes and singing and dancing. Traditional Ukrainian Christmas performances were held on a special stage that was built. A Christmas tradition for Ukrainians is to go from house to house, singing songs (kolyadky), entertaining people.

 

 

 
 
 
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