Russia shows off festive decorations - in picturesPublished17 December 2018Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Decorations are appearing in Russia to mark the festive season.Image source, ReutersImage caption, The installations mark Russia's festive season which kicks off with New Year.Image source, EPAImage caption, Unlike in the West, Christmas falls on 7 January in Russia.Image source, ReutersImage caption, The later date has not deterred this Santa Claus from decorating a tree in Krasnoyarsk.Image source, AFP/GettyImage caption, Artists outside the Kremlin in Moscow also got into the spirit of the season.Image source, AFP/GettyImage caption, Curious crowds gathered to watch the dancers on the central Manezhnaya square.Image source, AFP/GettyImage caption, A tunnel of festive lights also drew onlookers in Moscow.More on this storyFestive reindeer for rent at Russian zooPublished14 December 2018