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Celebrating Winter Wizard’s Birthday

Kalachinsk (Omsk Region)
Full Story: 66 photosQuick Impression: 24 photos
At noon, Father Frost and Snow Maidens from all around gather by the clock
Just one more minute, and the main Father Frost will give the signal to start the parade
A circle dance will help keep everyone warm — though the day is unusually mild for November in Siberia
Now it’s time to greet the passersby
And so, off we go!
Random passersby cheerfully welcome the procession
This Kalachinsk carnival is already five years old
The Snow Maidens warmly wave back
After a quarter of an hour, just a few meters remain until the end of the route
And now, the indoor parade kicks off!
Nine teams are competing today for the title of the best New Year’s duo
They also manage to get the young audience pumped up
Father Frost from Ivanovka village perfectly fits the classic image
This is how Sorochino village celebrates the New Year: with creativity and spirit
At first, Father Frost from Velikorusskoye village is all into modern trends…
Another Snow Maiden appears — in a stunning white headdress
It’s the team from the Kalachinsk children’s vocal ensemble “Semechki”
And here comes the youngest Snow Maiden of the day!
Next round: a creative gift contest for the birthday boy
Pure charisma: the teen Father Frost is a full‑fledged star of the carnival
The snowman made in Osokino village is practically unbeatable
The program ends with a flashmob: a group dance by all contestants to a New Year’s song
While the jury tallies the scores, the kids can have plenty of fun
Wishing the Lagushino Father Frost and Snow Maiden a great season and an appreciative audience!

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