Russia shows off festive decorations - in pictures

ReutersDecorations are appearing in Russia to mark the festive season.

ReutersThe installations mark Russia's festive season which kicks off with New Year.

EPAUnlike in the West, Christmas falls on 7 January in Russia.

ReutersThe later date has not deterred this Santa Claus from decorating a tree in Krasnoyarsk.

AFP/GettyArtists outside the Kremlin in Moscow also got into the spirit of the season.

AFP/GettyCurious crowds gathered to watch the dancers on the central Manezhnaya square.

AFP/GettyA tunnel of festive lights also drew onlookers in Moscow.