Moscow Lights Up for Christmas 2018, in Photos As Russia gets ready for Christmas and New Year's, the capital lights up with stunning displays of lights, color, fun and food. Here's a look around Moscow! Dec 18, 2018 - 01:35 pm Pushkin at his brightest surrounded by gold lights and gates on Tverskaya street. Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency A beautiful walk on the way to Red Square. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency The Kremlin and its surrounding buildings have become a popular spot for selfies. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency One of two carousels that provide a fun escape near Red Square. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency A girl has fun on her chosen horse. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency If you can't get to the polar bears, Moscow will bring them to you. Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency What's a better way to decorate your tree in Russia than with the country's renowned writers and poets? Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency Families take to the ice for some central Moscow fun. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency Spinning around with your eyes on the Kremlin. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency A walkway of light welcomes all of Moscow's explorers. Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency More image galleries In Photos: Novaya Gazeta Bids Farewell to Legendary Office After Closure Surrounded by a crowd while clearing out the office, journalists placed a poster reading "Novaya Gazeta lived here" by the door. 1 Min read In Photos: Literary Rave at Moscow’s Lenin Library Draws Crowds and Conservative Backlash The event, which went viral on Russian social media over the weekend, drew sharp criticism from pro-Kremlin figures. 1 Min read In Photos: Buddhist Monastery in Russia’s Tyva Holds Animal Blessing Ceremony Russia’s largest Buddhist monastery hosted the annual ceremony for the third year, welcoming owners with cats, dogs and other pets. 1 Min read Russian Photographer Wins Leica Award for Series on Dagestan Damir Faizulin’s winning project captures the North Caucasus republic's natural beauty alongside threats to its landscapes and traditional livelihoods... 1 Min read
Moscow Lights Up for Christmas 2018, in Photos As Russia gets ready for Christmas and New Year's, the capital lights up with stunning displays of lights, color, fun and food. Here's a look around Moscow! Dec 18, 2018 - 01:35 pm Pushkin at his brightest surrounded by gold lights and gates on Tverskaya street. Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency A beautiful walk on the way to Red Square. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency The Kremlin and its surrounding buildings have become a popular spot for selfies. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency One of two carousels that provide a fun escape near Red Square. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency A girl has fun on her chosen horse. Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency If you can't get to the polar bears, Moscow will bring them to you. Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency What's a better way to decorate your tree in Russia than with the country's renowned writers and poets? Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency Families take to the ice for some central Moscow fun. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency Spinning around with your eyes on the Kremlin. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency A walkway of light welcomes all of Moscow's explorers. Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency