In Photos: Moscow Sets 60-Year Precipitation Record
The Russian capital on Monday recorded its highest level of precipitation in a 24-hour period since 1960.
Heavy snowfalls over the weekend turned into rain Sunday, which lasted well into Monday morning, blanketing the city in a layer of slush and ice.
Similar record levels of precipitation have been seen across much of central and western Russia.
Heavy snowfalls over the weekend turned into rain Sunday, which lasted well into Monday morning, blanketing the city in a layer of slush and ice.
Similar record levels of precipitation have been seen across much of central and western Russia.

The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.
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The Izmaylovsky Kremlin in Moscow.
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Snow figurines in Moscow.
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Muscovites walk through a blizzard on Saturday.
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Heavy snow in downtown Moscow.
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Clearing the tram lines after heavy snowfall.
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The weekend's heavy snowfalls turned into rain Sunday evening.
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The heavy rain meant much of the snow had melted by Monday morning.
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