Dozens of dancers paraded through the streets of central Moscow performing the Dragon Dance on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is celebrated this Wednesday, January 29, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China. View on euronews

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated

As part of deepening Russia-China ties, Moscow hosting series of events to celebrate Chinese New Year - Anadolu Ajansı

January in Russia conjures up images of Muscovites crunching through the snow in bulky coats -- not bunches of delicate snowdrops blooming in grassy areas around still-standing Christmas trees.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and the world.

The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of people born in that year. The Year of the Snake is seen as one of renewal and regeneration and aligns with people born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.

Recent reports from the “occupied” Kursk Oblast in Russia suggest that the Kremlin’s forces are being bogged down by defenses that Moscow originally erected against threats from the west. In addition to Russian “dragon’s teeth,” which limited the movement of armored vehicles and tanks, winter mud and craters further impacted a recent attack.

Moscow launched a metro train decorated with Chinese motifs for the Lunar New Year on Wednesday amid strengthening relations with one-time rival China.

Video. Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.

BEIJING - Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in

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