Media: Russia despite the attempts of isolation gave France the Christmas tree

Russia, despite the " freeze " relations with France, gave Paris a 25-metre Christmas tree, which was installed in front of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, writes the printed edition of Le Figaro, emphasizing that the friendship between the 2 countries is so strong that no political games do not have the ability to destroy it.
According to Russian policy, for the first time in the history of Paris Christmas tree arrived from Russia. The fact that this year the cost for the holiday tree, which is traditionally set in the French capital before the Notre Dame Cathedral, amounted to 80 thousand Euros and was the French can't afford, reports RT referring to Le Figaro. Because of this, the bishops of the Council appealed for help to the embassies of many countries, However, the first who responded to their call, was Russia. According to the publication, government Commissioner of the capital of Russia Igor Tkach became aware of the issue in early November and made the initiative to Paris 25-foot Christmas tree. According to him, Christmas gift is a symbol of unity, brotherhood and understanding between Christian Nations." A similar thought was expressed by the Russian Ambassador to France Alexander Orlov." This gesture we wish to show that, despite attempts to isolate the Russian Federation, the friendship between our 2 countries are so strong that no political games do not have the power to destroy, " he said. Rector of the Cathedral of Notre Dame Patrick is One clarified the need to maintain relations regardless of the policy. This French print edition did not miss the chance to remind you, the gift was sent in a difficult period of " cooling off period " between Russia and France over the French side to stop for a while the supply of helicopter carrier type " Mistral ". However, eagles and weaver assure that the Christmas tree is a gift to the Cathedral. At the same time, in the opinion of the author, printed and electronic publications of Russia published the story in order to show financial difficulties of France. The Cathedral rector Patrick One told me that in the coming year, he plans to enlist the help of embassies of Austria and Ukraine.


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