Overview
- Dedu Moroz has departed from Veliky Ustyug, with his route now visible on Rosaviatsia’s interactive map.
- Real-time tracking began at 09:00 Moscow time on December 31, marking the start of the nationwide holiday flyover.
- An icon will appear in key cities at local midnight across all 11 Russian time zones to mark the New Year’s arrival.
- Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin directed Rosaviatsia chief Dmitry Yadrov to clear corridors and give the ‘magic sleigh’ priority to ensure timely deliveries.
- Hourly posts and video greetings from transport workers will accompany the route, with the map link shared via the Transport Ministry’s social channels.