Today, 18 November, the Russian Santa Claus, Ded Moroz, celebrates his birthday. Children from all corners of Russia will arrive at the fiefdom of the chief fairy magician in Great Ustyug, which has been considered his home since 1999. The authors of the most interesting letters to the Russian master magician were invited by him personally, and the alumni of children's homes and shelters and the best students and winners of competitions will take part in the festivities as well. Numerous fairy-tale characters will arrive in Great Ustyug to celebrate.