The Western Journal
In a nation that needs a little Christmas, there will be no publicly funded celebrations to be found in at least two cities, according to Russian state media.
“It was decided to cancel previously scheduled events dedicated to New Year festivities,” St. Petersburg Gov. Alexander Beglov said, according to a post on Tass, the Russian news agency, which was cited by the Washington Examiner.
“All available funds will be channeled into a special St. Petersburg [account] stipulating extra outfit and gear for volunteers and mobilized citizens,” the report said.
