Moscow's New Year Decorations Light Up the Winter Season
With endless decorations and lights lining its streets, Moscow transforms into a winter fairytale during the holidays each year.
Like clockwork, Christmas trees and brilliant light displays have already began to pop up around the capital, despite the fact that there's no snow on the ground yet.
Over 300 Christmas trees and more than 4,000 light fixtures and decorations will be installed across the city by Dec. 16, giving Muscovites plenty of time to take in the atmosphere before New Year's.
Even though there's more than a month to go before Russia's biggest holiday, here's a look at the city lights to get you in the New Year's mood:
Like clockwork, Christmas trees and brilliant light displays have already began to pop up around the capital, despite the fact that there's no snow on the ground yet.
Over 300 Christmas trees and more than 4,000 light fixtures and decorations will be installed across the city by Dec. 16, giving Muscovites plenty of time to take in the atmosphere before New Year's.
Even though there's more than a month to go before Russia's biggest holiday, here's a look at the city lights to get you in the New Year's mood:
Light tunnels, huge arches and kilometers of garlands — Moscow will show many wonders on its streets.
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All of Moscow's districts will be decorated by the New Year, but Red Square always get the most attention.
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All 300 of Moscow's Christmas trees cannot be the same, so originality and creativity are key!
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Traditional Christmas costumes like this one (The Snow Maiden) will soon replace ordinary shop uniforms.
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Of course, one can sometimes feel a bit upside-down with the whole winter holidays hustle. But who doesn't like it?
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Moscow's most famous department store GUM and a nearby rink on the Red Square will be decorated in honor of the 55th birthday of the iconic children's television show "Good Night, Kids!"
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The capital's streets will be decorated especially for the "Journey to Christmas" festival. This year the festival will be held in Moscow from Dec. 13 to Jan. 12.
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Muscovites will celebrate New Year and Christmas for an entire month...
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...watch performances and concerts, go ice-skating and, of course, try the most delicious Christmas treats.
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One might almost forget their errands for the New Year whilst admiring the beautiful decorations.
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