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 Protected site In Photos: UNESCO Adds Astronomical Observatories in Russia’s Tatarstan to World Heritage List The unique astronomical observatories are known for their preservation complete with authentic astronomical instruments. 1 Min read paying tribute In Photos: Ukraine Marks Defenders Day Amid Ongoing Invasion A series of events in Kyiv honored veterans and fallen members of Ukraine's armed forces amid the ongoing Russian invasion. 1 Min read 'reunification day' In Photos: Russia Celebrates Anniversary of Unrecognized Annexations President Vladimir Putin signed a decree this week creating a new holiday, Reunification Day, to be celebrated every year on Sept. 30. 1 Min read mass exodus In Photos: Refugees Fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh Arrive in Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Sunday that his country would welcome some 120,000 ethnic Armenians displaced from the territory. 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
