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Moscow Unveils Egg-Squisite Easter Decorations

Would it truly be Easter without a sweet little chick? Or indeed a giant, man-sized chick with empty, soulless eyes? Moskva News Agency
A more modern take on traditional Easter themes includes plenty of perspex. Moskva News Agency
While chocolate eggs are popular in the West, in Russia, traditional painted eggs still remain a firm favorite. Moskva News Agency
An egg made from flowers and foliage brightens the city streets. Moskva News Agency
One Moscow bunny rabbit chows down on a traditional springtime ice cream. Moskva News Agency
While spring leaves are yet to appear on Moscow's trees, but brightly-colored eggs are ready to take their place. Moskva News Agency

Moscow loves any occasion to decorate the city streets, and Easter is no different. The Moscow Times picked out some of the most egg-stravagent, egg-streme and egg-centric offerings that the capital has on show.

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