(6 Jan 2021) Russian Orthodox worshippers attended services in preparation for the Orthodox Christmas at a Moscow church on Wednesday morning.
At the Church of Saint Tatiana in Moscow State University, people were observing coronavirus regulations, respecting social distancing and wearing face coverings.
Vladimir Vigilyansky, the rector of the church, said the place of worship was secure for believers, given the space was large enough to allow worshippers to keep their distance from each other.
Russia has been swept by a rapid resurgence of infections since September, with numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths significantly exceeding those reported in spring.
Authorities have resisted imposing a second nationwide lockdown or a widespread closure of businesses, saying the health system was largely coping with the influx of patients.
Last month, Russian authorities started a mass vaccination campaign with the domestically developed Sputnik V shot.
The vaccine is still undergoing late-stage testing needed to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
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