The maintenance of public order during Christmas Eve and festive services was provided by 41,400 police officers, according to the official representative of the Russian Interior Ministry Irina Volk.
In addition, soldiers of the Russian Guard were involved, representatives of private security organizations, members of the People's Guards and Cossack associations.
Traffic police officers were on duty near churches and monasteries, ensuring road safety.
It is noted that the services were attended by approximately 1.4 million people.
Earlier & nbsp; Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.