In Russia, with the introduction of Christianity, believed calendar or March, or from the date of Easter. In 1492 Grand Duke Ivan III decided that the beginning of the year on September 1. By the way, until 1700 Russia was of the year, "From the creation ofthe world." But it only lasted for a while. Russia began to establish relations with Europe and a "temporary confusion" is prevented. In 7207, the (creation of the world, of course), Peter I put an end to all the inconveniences of the calendar. He changed the calendar, and a way of celebrating the New Year, citing the "advanced"Europeans. In the decree issued by them saying that from now on New Year should be celebrated on January 1, and the next new year will be 1700 after Christ.
