Moscow's Big Weekend Out: From Puppies to Public Buses
While the temperature may be dropping quicker than we'd like, Moscow still had a big weekend out, with a host of parades, marathons and other street-filling festivities taking place across the city.
Here's a look at some of the best moments:
Here's a look at some of the best moments:
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The "TheatRally" charity event bikes for a cause in the Hermitage Garden.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
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Parades aren't just for tanks and trucks — Moscow's public transport and municipal vehicles had their moment in the spotlight this weekend.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
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One thing about university students: they're often up for a march.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
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On Sunday, over 30,000 cyclists took part in a mass ride through Moscow’s streets to promote cycling in the city.
Igor Ivanko / Moskva News Agency
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Never ones to be left behind, Russia's Orthodox priests led some meaningful marches, too.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
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Don't look now, but there's someone behind you. Plenty of color at the Circus Art Festival along central Moscow's Boulevard Ring.
Sophia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
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A half-marathon is victory enough, if you ask us. “Moscow Lights” in Victory Park.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
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Muscovites didn't even need to leave their dogs at home — there was fun for them too at the Pet Festival in Bauman Garden.