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Victor Yushchenko inaugurates Ukraine's fir tree number one

Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko, foreground, and Kiev Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky, center, during the inauguration ceremony for Ukraine's New Year tree number one at Maidan Nezalezhnosti / Independence Square.

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Santa parade in Kiev

Participants of the Santa parade at Kiev's central square.

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Santa parade in Kiev

Participants of the Santa parade at Kiev's central square.

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Ukraine's New Year tree number one inaugurated in Kiev

Ukraine's New Year tree number one inaugurated at Maidan Nezalezhnosti / Independence Square.

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