Time for a Christmas joke... Some time in the early 80s, during perestroika, a couple is walking in St. Petersburg Square in late December. There was a fine mist in the air, and the couple are arguing. I think it’s snowing," says the man. "No. That's definitely rain ," replies his wife. "Too cold for rain," he states. "Too wet for snow," she retorts. They continue this argument back and forth for 10 minutes. Finally, the wife see a police officer and says, "How about we ask him to settle this? "Sir..." The communist, eager to show off his English, exclaims "It's Rudolph. My name is Officer Rudolph! How can I help you?" "Well, sir, my wife and arguing. Is this snow or rain?" "Rain. It's definitely raining," Officer Rudolph replies before walking off. The wife turns to her husband with a smile. “See? Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear.”