Moscow lights up for New Year’s Eve 2025 (PHOTOS)

Sergey Fadeichev / TASS New Year tree in Gorky Park
Sergey Fadeichev / TASS
More than 4,000 light installations have appeared on the streets of the Russian capital.

1. The country's main New Year's tree was lit up on the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square. 

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Ilya Pitalev / Sputnik

2. The GUM Fair on Red Square is one of the most popular New Year's Eve locations in Moscow. It has everything from luxury shopping to an ice-skating rink and, of course, opportunities to take gorgeous photos! 

Dmitry Belitsky/Moskva Agency
Dmitry Belitsky/Moskva Agency

3. A huge “2025” sign now graces the main gate at Gorky Park.

Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik
Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik

4. This family of polar bears has long been a New Year's symbol of the Rostokino district! You can see them here every year at the aqueduct.

Moskva Agency
Moskva Agency

5. Themed photo zones of the Moskino movie park have appeared on Revolution Square.

Yaroslav Chingarev/Moskva Agency
Yaroslav Chingarev/Moskva Agency

6. The square near Paveletsky railway station is decorated with brightly colored arches and reindeer figures. 

Dmitry Belitsky/Moskva Agency
Dmitry Belitsky/Moskva Agency

7. An ‘electric Christmas tree’ by famous artist Nikolai Polissky has appeared in the courtyard of the Museum of Moscow.

Alexey Nikolsky / Sputnik
Alexey Nikolsky / Sputnik

8. The Northern River Terminal is lined with colorful New Year decorations.

Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik
Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik

9. A pavilion in the form of a huge gift box can be seen on Kuznetsky Most.

Evgeny Messman / TASS
Evgeny Messman / TASS

10. Installations in the form of dancing couples grace Park Pobedy.

Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik
Alexey Mayshev / Sputnik

11. Traditional samovar tea with bagels can always be found in the bustling heart of the Russian capital.

Yaroslav Chingarev/Moskva Agency
Yaroslav Chingarev/Moskva Agency

12. The festive mood has reached underground as well! This is what Trubnaya metro station looks like. 

Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik
Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik

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