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Russia schools ban "cult of death" Halloween Reuters Moscow schools have been ordered to ban students from celebrating the
cult of the dead, better known as Halloween, despite the widespread popularity
of the imported festival to Russia. "It's not an attempt to block the celebration of this holiday completely, just in schools and colleges," he added.
Pumpkins and images of witches are widespread across Russia, with many bars organizing special fancy dress parties, despite the efforts of the Kremlin and especially the Russian Orthodox Church to curb enthusiasm for non-native festivities. "This is destructive for the minds and the spiritual and moral health of pupils," said Gavrilov, saying the ban had been recommended by psychiatrists.
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