New Year comes to Russia eleven times
For some Russians, 2010 is already here!
The first to mark the new decade were border guards at the Easternmost points of the country.
Outdoor celebrations have kicked off in Russia's Far East despite extremely chilly weather.
The world's biggest country will mark the New Year eleven times as it covers that many time zones.
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