Cossacks Celebrate Hanukkah, Embrace Unity

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Matvey Platov signed a special order for all Cossacks. It allows them to celebrate Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday.

Platov wants to end the idea that Cossacks hate Jewish people. He says this old legend about Cossacks is not true.

This year, Krasnodar will have big events for Hanukkah. Cossacks will give out special foods like matzah and latkes.

By 2027, the region plans to open five new synagogues. There will also be a Jewish culture center and a school.

The regional government will pay for all these new plans. They will use money from the local budget for funding.

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What did Matvey Platov sign for the Cossacks?

He signed a special order that allows them to celebrate Hanukkah.

What does Platov want to change about the Cossacks' image?

He wants to end the idea that Cossacks hate Jewish people.

What will happen in Krasnodar for Hanukkah this year?

There will be big events, and Cossacks will give out special foods like matzah and latkes.

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