This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the head of the republic.

"In Kalmykia, December 31 has been declared a day off according to the recommendation of Russian President Vladimir Putin," the department said.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin recommended that the heads of Russian regions make December 31 a day off.

On December 21, Nevskie Novosti reported that December 31 had been declared a day off in St. Petersburg.