Moscow's Landmarks Go Dark for Earth Hour
Some of Moscow's most iconic sights went dark for one hour Saturday night to mark Earth Hour, a global event that highlights environmental awareness and encourages responsible energy consumption.
Here's a look at Moscow's Earth Hour celebrations:
Here's a look at Moscow's Earth Hour celebrations:
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/9c/ABFB3157-C2E4-4E06-A8A4-A97A00D55D8A.jpeg)
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) led a rally in Red Square to mark the occasion.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/b3/736D570D-E858-413F-8B8D-32234CB85475.jpeg)
Ostankino Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in Europe, is seen without its colorful nighttime illumination.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/b1/7AC8D523-E400-46E4-82C6-F959C85BC302.jpeg)
Stalin's Seven Sisters, some of Moscow's most recognizable architectural sights, went dark.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/af/FBB35A74-7B40-4493-8B44-CD77FA4D9499.jpeg)
The iconic Hotel Ukraina stands in darkness next to Moscow City's skyscrapers.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/d9/42C25AF6-6701-4AF6-B29F-A9369AFB8E8F.jpeg)
Red Square is known for its beauty at night — but for Earth Hour, it took on a more eerie look.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/f6/AF3457C6-3B75-40B5-BAD1-9A44C9854FD8.jpeg)
Once the lights went off, the WWF rally lit candles.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/e9/4AB2B9A2-F1AB-4D22-9DDB-0770D158269E.jpeg)
Citizens were also encouraged to reduce their electricity use during the hour.
Moskva News Agency
![](https://static.themoscowtimes.com/image/1360/91/F9875F20-962C-4C74-8E50-B00C18EDC7A0.jpeg)
The Russian White House, the seat of the country's government, seen before and during Earth Hour.
Moskva News Agency