Moscow Celebrates Its 872nd Birthday, in Photos
Each year, Muscovites celebrate the founding of Moscow in 1147 with a huge citywide bash during the first weekend of September.
From free entry to museums to special performances and parades through the city center, there was no shortage of ways to wish the Russian capital a happy birthday.
Here are a few of our favorite moments from this weekend:
From free entry to museums to special performances and parades through the city center, there was no shortage of ways to wish the Russian capital a happy birthday.
Here are a few of our favorite moments from this weekend:
Even the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman wouldn't miss this special day.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Concerts along central Moscow's Tverskaya Ulitsa kept crowds entertained.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
Attendees kept their eyes on the sky for even more action.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Kids get involved by recreating famous Moscow monuments.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Is this central Moscow or New Orleans during Mardi Gras? It's hard to tell sometimes.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
What's Moscow City Day without a Lenin mosaic/Rubik's cube hybrid?
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
A strongman demonstration to heat things up on a warm day.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
These snails really took their time...
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Spectacular fireworks displays took place across 33 of the city’s parks late Saturday.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
