Overview
- Tracking began at 09:00 MSK on December 31 after departure from Veliky Ustyug, with hourly updates published by Rosaviatsia.
- The interactive map showed the sleigh reaching additional regions, including Donetsk, as the route progressed.
- Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin instructed Rosaviatsia to ensure unobstructed passage along air routes for the festive journey.
- Pulkovo said passengers dressed as Ded Moroz and Snegurochka were part of an annual low-cost carrier promotion, with 22 travelers flying to Vladikavkaz, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad, Moscow and Stavropol.
- The North-West Transport Prosecutor initiated oversight after disruptions at Pulkovo, reporting 34 delayed departures due to late inbound aircraft, de-icing and weather at destinations, with airlines providing required services.