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Moscow Skates Through the Pandemic at Outdoor Ice Rinks

Outdoor ice skating rinks opened over the weekend despite the pandemic.
tis the season

Moscow Welcomes Winter's First Snowfall

A Scandinavian cyclone transformed the capital into a winter wonderland.
all of the lights

Moscow Prepares for Pandemic New Year's

This year's festivities may be canceled, but that's not stopping the Russian capital from going all-out with the decorations.
easing the pressure

Moscow Medics Battle Coronavirus On Converted Ice Rink

The capital's main speed-skating venue is now being used to treat hundreds of coronavirus patients.

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