In Photos: Long-Awaited Spring Arrives in Moscow
Following weeks of bitter winter weather that held its grip on Russia’s capital despite the start of calendar spring, Muscovites finally have a chance to enjoy some warmer temperatures and sunshine.
This winter season was marked by record-setting snowfalls and some of the coldest temperatures Moscow has seen in recent years, making the springtime’s arrival all the more exciting.
Here is a closer look at residents of Russia’s capital enjoying rays of spring sunshine:
This winter season was marked by record-setting snowfalls and some of the coldest temperatures Moscow has seen in recent years, making the springtime’s arrival all the more exciting.
Here is a closer look at residents of Russia’s capital enjoying rays of spring sunshine:
With few coronavirus restrictions remaining in place, Muscovites have a chance to enjoy leisurely outings...
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...though some four-legged residents aren't particularly excited to leave the comfort of their home.
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Running enthusiasts marked the start of the season with a 5-kilometer run near Luzhniki Stadium...
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...and others opted to take it easy for now.
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With roads mostly cleared of snow, the city's bike and scooter rentals have reopened for the season.
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Roller skaters, too, can already be spotted on Moscow's streets.
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The monument to Yuri Gagarin gets a spring cleaning ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Soviet cosmonaut's historic trip to space.
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The Moscow Zoo's resident bears came out of hibernation...
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...and so did their lively neighbors, the raccoons.
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Early-blooming spring flowers can be spotted all over the capital.
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But every Russian knows that it is the public fountains that signal the true arrival of warm weather.
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