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21 December 2025, 22:00

Father Frost’s residence opens in Vitebsk

 

MINSK, 21 December (BelTA) – Father Frost’s residence has opened at the Dvina historical and cultural center, that is part of Vitebsk’s Golden Ring. The participants and guests enjoyed a quest with fairytale characters, round dances around the New Year tree, and a meeting with the main figure of the New Year Father Frost. 
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