In a bizarre incident on the evening of December 17, 2023, in Gelendzhik, Russia, a resident scaled the city's main Christmas tree, standing at an impressive 20 meters, while under the influence of alcohol. Captured on video by a local resident, the footage depicts a Russian woman crawling along the tree, urged by her friends to exercise caution. The daring individual managed to reach the pinnacle of the festive symbol before descending. The video concludes with her descent, leaving the outcome of the risky venture unknown. The incident has since caught the attention of local authorities, prompting an investigation by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in Gelendzhik. Authorities are working to determine the details surrounding this unusual Christmas escapade.