Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin recommended that the governors of Russian regions make December 31 a day off at the regional level.
“Based on the fact that now the recommendation is common for all regions and organizations of all forms of ownership, today I signed a decree on the transfer of the day off from December 26 to 31 (due to working Saturday) for employees of the regional executive authorities and regional state and subordinate organizations,” - wrote Vedernikov on Instagram.
The Governor noted that there are corresponding recommendations for other enterprises.
On December 21, Nevskie Novosti reported that December 31 had been declared a day off in St. Petersburg.
Moreover, in the Leningrad region, December 31 will be a day off for public sector workers.