Christmas Day in Russia is normally celebrated on January 7 in keeping with the calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church. The 2018 Christmas dog sledding race was held in Novosibirsk in Siberia on Sunday. /VCG Photo
A musher rides on his sledge harnessed with husky dogs ahead of the championship at the Novosibirsk Biathlon Complex. /VCG Photo
A husky dog is seen before the dog sledding championship. /VCG Photo
A participant dressed as Santa Claus during the race in Novosibirsk. /VCG Photo
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