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Russia shows off festive decorations - in pictures

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Decorations are appearing in Russia to mark the festive season.
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The installations mark Russia's festive season which kicks off with New Year.
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Unlike in the West, Christmas falls on 7 January in Russia.
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The later date has not deterred this Santa Claus from decorating a tree in Krasnoyarsk.
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Artists outside the Kremlin in Moscow also got into the spirit of the season.
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Curious crowds gathered to watch the dancers on the central Manezhnaya square.
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A tunnel of festive lights also drew onlookers in Moscow.