The Kharkiv New Year tree will be installed in the subway

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Traditional celebrations will be abandoned because of the war.

About this reports informed city ​​mayor Ihor Terekhov during a press conference.

"There won't be a Christmas tree like we're used to on Freedom Square, because there's a war going on, and we have to understand that. However, why do we fight, if we cannot arrange New Year for our children and some adults? Therefore, we will do it so that it is safe. And you will see several interesting things," the official noted.

Radio Svoboda with reference to Terekhov's words during the national telethon updates, that the festive tree and New Year's events are going to be installed and held in the underground.

"It was decided to decorate the Christmas tree at the metro station. It's safe, and that's why we do it. Already yesterday, we brought a Christmas tree there and will decorate it," concluded the mayor of Kharkiv. 

Meanwhile, in Kyiv after all decided to install the main Christmas tree of the country. The Christmas tree will be artificial, it will be 12 meters high. It will be decorated with energy-saving garlands, which will be connected to a generator (it will be handed over to the military after the holidays).

Toys from previous years will also be used, and 1000 blue and yellow balls and 500 white doves will be provided by the Global Decor company. The coat of arms of Ukraine will be installed at the top of the tree. The lower part of the structure will be decorated with stands with the flags of the countries that helped Kyiv during the war.

 

 

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