The traditional New Year train of Father Frost has embarked on its journey from the Russian city of Veliky Ustyug for the sixth time. Setting off last Sunday, the train will travel to various cities across the country, sharing the festive spirit of the New Year celebrations. The report was published by the MIR 24 television channel, citing Father Frost’s social media page.

A post shared on the MAX platform notes that the fairytale world of the Vologda Region brings the entire country together and that the train has begun its sixth journey across Russia from Veliky Ustyug.

During this year’s journey, Father Frost’s train will visit 65 cities across Russia. The trip is scheduled to end on January 9, 2027.

Father Frost’s New Year train first set off in December 2021. The city of Veliky Ustyug, located in Russia’s Vologda Region, is known as the permanent home of Father Frost.