There was even open condemnation of the local symbols of the season ​ — the Christmas tree and Ded Moroz, or Grandfather Frost, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus.
Bahkan, lambang - lambang Natal setempat, seperti pohon Natal dan Ded Moroz, atau Kakek Fros, julukan untuk Sinterklas di Rusia, dilarang keras.