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Putin celebrates Christmas with orthodox Christians in St Petersburg

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Video. Putin celebrates Christmas with orthodox Christians in St Petersburg

Updated: 07/01/2019 - 10:06 GMT+1

Orthodox Christians have begun celebrations to mark Christmas with special midnight masses across the country. President Vladimir Putin joined them for mass in St Petersburg.

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