The Chief Russian Grandfather Frost (Ded Moroz) visited Perm.

On December 20th the Russian Grandfather Frost arrived in Perm for the first timefrom his residence in Velikiy Ustyug. On this occasion festivities were held at 4 venues. A parade of more than 300 Frosts danced and marched along Perm streets accompanied by a band playing New Year songs.

During the visit of the chief Grandfather Frost a "Letter to Ded Moroz" action started. All young Permians have a chance to write a letter to the Frost till December 30th.

Despite cold weather lots of children and adults attended the ceremony of lighting up the central City New Year Tree at the esplanade where everyone easily could access the Frost and hand him letters.
When leaving the city the Frost promised to work his magic for those who are kind and good.