Winter in Russia

holiday observed in several former republics of the Soviet Union

Christmas celebrations and traditions in Russia

Soviet & Post-Soviet New Year's celebration

Surhuri () is a Chuvash holiday, dedicated to celebrating the new year. The name may also be designated to Christmas celebrations in areas where traditional paganism was replaced by Christianity. The word Surhuri (Upper Chuvash people pronounce it as "Sorhori") means "a sheep leg". Similarly, pagans of the Mari people celebrate and call this holiday Shorok yol ("a sheep leg").

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