Easter celebrations in Russia
Russia
April 21, 2014, 15:08
Russian Orthodox believers celebrated Easter on April 20
The Russian Orthodox Church bases Easter date on the Julian calendar, unlike most western Christian churches that use the Gregorian calendar. That is why sometimes the date of Easter differs for believers of different confessions. This year, Christians all over the world celebrated Easter on one day. Get a glimpse of traditions of celebrating the holiday in Russia in this photo gallery by ITAR-TASS