OREANDA-NEWS. On 24 December 2008 was announced, that Moscow International Airport Domodedovo welcomed participants of the “Russian Father Christmas in Africa and Antarctica” expedition. New Years’ main character was greeted in Domodedovo Art Gallery by representatives of the Moscow Public Relations Committee, Committee for Tourism of the Vologodskaya Region, Domodedovo airport staff and journalists. Father Christmas shared his impressions of the trip and answered questions of the journalists.

On the verge of New Year Father Christmas traveled through various cities and regions of Russia and abroad. During his visit to the most southern country of Africa – the South African Republic he met with children from an orphanage and also met employees of the Russian embassy. From Capetown he moved on to Antarctica where he delivered letters and presents from relatives to polar explorers on “Novolazarevskaya” scientific station. He also visited Indian polar station “Maitry” as the upcoming year is the Year of India in Russia.

Domodedovo welcomed Father Christmas festively decorated. The presence of the main symbol of New Year created a magical atmosphere of a Christmas fairytale.