MOSCOW
* A nationwide New Year's party in the State Kremlin Palace will bring together 5,000 children representing all of the Russian regions. The Kremlin will host New Year's parties until January 9.
* Hanukkah celebrations will be held.
* The annual awards ceremony of the Federation of Russia's Jewish Communities will be held (7:00 p.m.).
BAIKONUR
* A Proton-K carrier rocket with three GLONASS navigation satellites will be launched.
CHELYABINSK
* Elections to the regional legislature will be held in the Chelyabinsk Region (Urals).
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