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 launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year

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

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.

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

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.

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

Dragon dancers perform during celebrations of Lunar New Year with a large procession along Tverskaya street in the center of Moscow with the City Hall, background left, Russia, Tuesday, Jan.

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MOSCOW - 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.

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