Easter traditions in Russia
Easter traditions in Russia specially for RIR Easter signifies not only a holy time but the beginning of the spring after long winter. Source: AFP / East news Orthodox Easter Day in Russia, celebrated using the Julian calendar, is the one of the most sacred occasions for believers in the country. Easter is called Paskha in Russian. It comes from Jewish word Pasque which means Passing with Christ to the other life. Easter Sunday is a very happy and holy occasion for Russian Orthodox Christians. You greet someone on the day with "Khristos vo...
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