A glass in the hand of a New Year's Eve MOSCOW, Jan. 4 Moscow correspondent Tom Parfitt made ambiguous statements about the New Year traditions of Russians. In particular, the journalist pointed to the «zeal for revelry» among the inhabitants of the country and quipped about the tradition of preparing a rich table for the holiday. Parfitt shared that on New Year's Eve he himself «ate Olivier salad, drank sickeningly sweet champagne.»2022: stories in which Russia will put an end to Russian readers outraged by the characteristics used by the author: for example, some of them saw an insult in the words «overeating, hyperactive children, tearfulness and squabbles» — this is how the Briton spoke about the trail of both the New Year in Russia and Christmas in the West. In the article, Parfitt also mentioned Christmas, which is celebrated in Russia. The journalist called it «a wonderful and modest event,» immediately recalling the «vulgarities of the New Year», as well as «the last reason to cut it» — this is how he described the old New Year, which is celebrated on January 13-14. One of the netizens wrote an answer: «Olivier is obligatory. And why are they attached to him?» — outraged in the comments. TestHow they celebrate the New Year in different countriesStart January 1, 08:00 Tourism «They have nothing left of the characters and symbols of Christmas and New Year, & lt; … & gt; Western type of democratic values will not be spoiled», — thought reader. «Best of all they succeed in playing countries against each other,» the user concluded. In the comments of foreign readers to the original article, the British, who happened to be in Russia on New Year's Eve, also noted. Users called the scenery impressive, and also pointed to the «wonderful atmosphere» that appears on the holidays. Fire show, round dances and a sea of colors: how they celebrated the New Year in Russia and the world
The New Year celebration in Moscow was held, as always, on a grand scale: many residents walked all night until the morning.
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The New Year celebrations in Moscow passed, as always, on a grand scale: many residents walked all night until the morning.
The city was decorated with many light tunnels for the holiday.
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The city was decorated with many light tunnels for the holiday.
Spectacular outfits are one of the components of any holiday. In the photo: girls in stylized costumes during the New Year celebrations in Moscow.
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Spectacular outfits are one of the components of any holiday. In the photo: girls in stylized costumes during the New Year celebrations in Moscow.
Fireworks in the capital were launched from 62 sites. The largest fireworks can be seen on the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge right after the Kremlin chimes strike.
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Fireworks in the capital were launched from 62 sites. The largest fireworks can be seen on the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge right after the Kremlin chimes strike.
In good company, dances turn out better. As, for example, among the residents of Kemerovo, who staged a large-scale round dance in honor of the New Year.
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In good company and dancing are better. As, for example, among the residents of Kemerovo, who staged a large-scale round dance in honor of the New Year.
Well, what is the New Year without the main character — Santa Claus?
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Well, what is the New Year without the main character — Santa Claus?
& # 34; Let love be in every heart & # 34 ;. Kemerovo residents listen to Vladimir Putin's congratulations.
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& # 34; May love be in every heart & # 34 ;. Kemerovo residents listen to the congratulations of Vladimir Putin.
And in Vladivostok, despite the frosty weather, it became hot thanks to the fire show.
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And in Vladivostok, despite the frosty weather, it got hot thanks to the fire show.
Young people with sparklers during the New Year 2022 celebrations at the ice rink in the Black Lake Park in Kazan. 
9 of 14 lights during the New Year 2022 celebrations at the ice rink in the Black Lake Park in Kazan.
The United Arab Emirates also celebrated the New Year effectively. The tallest building in the world & # 34; Burj Khalifa & # 34; also colored with fireworks.
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The United Arab Emirates also celebrated the New Year effectively. The tallest building in the world & # 34; Burj Khalifa & # 34; also colored with fireworks.
Celebrating the New Year on the Champs Elysees in Paris. This year's traditional light show and fireworks have been canceled due to the coronavirus.
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Champs Elysees in Paris. This year, the traditional light show and fireworks were canceled due to the coronavirus.
Fireworks over Copacabana Beach in Brazilian Rio de Janeiro.
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Fireworks over Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fireworks over Sydney Harbor.
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Fireworks over Sydney Harbor.
May you have only positive emotions in the coming year!
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May the coming year you will have only positive emotions!
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The New Year celebrations in Moscow passed, as always, on a grand scale: many residents walked all night until the morning.
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The city was decorated with many light tunnels for the holiday.
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Spectacular outfits are one of the components of any holiday. In the photo: girls in stylized costumes during the New Year celebrations in Moscow.
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Fireworks in the capital were launched from 62 sites. The largest fireworks can be seen on the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge right after the Kremlin chimes strike.
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In good company, dances are better. As, for example, among the residents of Kemerovo, who staged a large-scale round dance in honor of the New Year.
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Well, what is the New Year without the main character — Santa Claus?
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& # 34; Let love be in every heart & # 34 ;. Kemerovo residents listen to Vladimir Putin's congratulations.
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And in Vladivostok, despite the frosty weather, it became hot thanks to the fire show.
9 of 14 New Years 2022 celebrations at the skating rink in the Black Lake Park in Kazan.
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The United Arab Emirates also effectively celebrated the New Year. The tallest building in the world & # 34; Burj Khalifa & # 34; also painted with fireworks.
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Celebrating the New Year on the Champs Elysees in Paris. This year, the traditional light show and fireworks have been canceled due to the coronavirus.
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Fireworks over Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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May you have only positive emotions in the coming year!