Muscovites Bid Farewell to Warm Fall Weather
Muscovites flocked to the parks over the weekend to enjoy the last moments of an unusually warm fall season.
With rains and the first snows already arriving in the capital this week, here is a look back at Moscow’s golden fall:
With rains and the first snows already arriving in the capital this week, here is a look back at Moscow’s golden fall:

The capital's parks are among a few places where residents can enjoy mask-free socializing...
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...but some chose to err on the side of caution anyway.
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The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, a palace founded by Catherine the Great, has a lot to offer visitors in any weather.
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Ruddy shelducks prepare to leave the parks to spend the cold winter days at the Moscow Zoo.
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For some, this weekend was the last chance to capture the perfect fall-themed Instagram photos.
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Others dealt with the orange and yellow leaves in a strictly professional manner.
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As the saying goes, nothing gold can stay — and Muscovites are already gearing up for the snows of winter.
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