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Russia’s ‘Wish Tree’ Charity Launches 2025 Drive With New Rules and Wider Reach

The campaign shifts to yearly applications to speed support for children facing hardship.

Overview

  • The All-Russian Ded Moroz formally launched the effort at a press briefing in the National Center “Russia.”
  • Mailboxes for letters to Ded Moroz will open in more than 100 cities, with an option to submit online.
  • Compatriots in Spain, Italy, France, Cyprus, and Serbia joined the initiative to help fulfill wishes.
  • New rules allow yearly applications, additional life‑circumstance tags, and a family choice of one or multiple wish fulfillers.
  • Organizers report over 320,000 wishes granted since 2018, including more than 112,000 in 2024–2025, with analysis of about 500,000 requests showing strong demand for sports gear—especially bicycles—and musical instruments.