2003 Press Releases
Santa delivers the goods - part 2
December 31, 2003
The U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg announced "Operation Santa Claus" to collect presents for orphanages two weeks before the New Year.
On December 30, 2003, we visited the children's shelter in Klenovskoye village, and on December 31, on New Year's Eve, the Consul General's family and our employees came with presents to the orphanage in Bulanash village. Young children each received a toy, and everybody received books and clothes from Santa Claus. Afterwards everyone toasted the coming New Year with a bottle of Coke , Fanta, or Sprite provided through the generosity of the Coca-Cola Company.
Thanks to all the kind-hearted people in Yekaterinburg who helped to bring joy into these young children's lives over the holidays. We are looking forward to continuing "Operation Santa Claus" next year.
