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 unveiled a themed metro train on Wednesday to mark the start of the Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar.

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

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Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated. Wednesday is the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow. Hundreds of people lined up in the