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20 Magical Photos of Christmas in Moscow, Russia

ByLindsey Puls Posted onDecember 21, 2018March 26, 2024 Updated onMarch 26, 2024

Christmas in Moscow, Russia, is one of the most magical things I have ever seen. It looks like this city was plucked right from a fairytale! For this post, I’m going to share 20 of my favorite photos of Moscow during Christmastime.

The Christmas markets here begin at the end of November and don’t end until early February! The majority of these photos are from the Red Square Christmas Market and central Moscow. Enjoy! And a very Merry Christmas to all!

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People walk through a snowy Christmas market in Moscow in The Red Square with St. Basil's Cathedral in the background.

A Christmas market is filled with tourists walking down the street in front of the Russian Embassy Building in Moscow, Russia at Christmastime.

Snow-covered road leading to Izmailovsky Kremlin on a snowy winter day in Moscow, Russia. People walk up and down the street.

A 2019 New Year's display with giant light-up numbers and a decorated tunnel installation in the heart of Moscow, Russia on a snowy winter day.

Stalls filled with Christmas decorations at the Moscow Christmas Market, with the Russian Embassy building in the background.

A magical photo of snow falling on the streets of Moscow in front of the colorful towers of St. Basil's Cathedral.

A Russian street market is filled with patrons. The market is decorated for Christmastime, lined with small Christmas trees, bright red benches, Christmas lights and garlands.

Children ride carnival rides at the Moscow Christmas Market, with the light-adorned Russian Embassy building on the street in the background.

A walk through a snow-covered parkway in Moscow, Russia. Snow covers the naked tree branches as patrons walk through the canopy of trees.

A tunnel of garland-covered archways on a snowy day in Moscow, Russia.

A food vendor at the Moscow Christmas Market prepares snacks for patrons on a cold winter day.

The bustling Moscow Christmas Market filled with visitors walking up and down the Christmas-decorated street. St. Basil's Cathedral's tall towers loom in the background.

A snow-covered street in Moscow Russia at Christmas. Patrons walk down the empty road next to a park filled with snow-covered trees.

Moscow's Red Square at Christmas, with the Moscow Christmas market on the right side of the street and the Red Square buildings down a snow-covered street in the background.

Christmas in Moscow, Russia is one of the most magical things I have ever seen in my life. It looks like this city was plucked right from a fairytale! For this post, I'm going to share 20 of my favorite photos of Moscow during Christmastime.

Magical Photos of Christmas in Moscow, Russia

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Lindsey Puls

Hi! I’m Lindsey, the voice behind Have Clothes, Will Travel. I’m an online shopping aficionado from a small town in Wisconsin who has also lived in Russia, Argentina, Japan & Australia.

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https://localtravellerweb.wordpress.com says:

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Awesome pictures, I hope enjoyed a lot…

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  Thank you
  
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Life Of A Med School Wife says:

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Oh my goodness, Moscow is GORGEOUS! It truly looked like a Christmas wonderland. I am adding it to my bucket list.

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1. haveclotheswilltravel says:
  
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  It is just unreal how beautiful it is here – especially at Christmastime. 🙂
  
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itsawalkinthepark says:

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wow, this looks SO magical! Hope you had an amaing Christmas!

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1. haveclotheswilltravel says:
  
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  Thank you! I hope you did too!
  
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Delux Designs (DE), LLC says:

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Wow very beautiful!

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  🙂 🙂
  
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Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says:

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What incredible photos! Moscow definitely is on my travel bucket list 🙂 These photos are so beautiful.

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  Thank you! I hope you make it one day. 🙂
  
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awayfromtheblue says:

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Such beautiful photos, it looks so magical with the snow!

Hope that you are having a nice weekend and your trip is stress-free! I finished Christmas food shopping yesterday and all the gifts are bought so now we are just relaxing until the big day 🙂 Have a merry Christmas! 🙂

Away From The Blue Blog

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  Aw, thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
  
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Mireille says:

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Beautiful pictures! And looking forward to seeing more!

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1. haveclotheswilltravel says:
  
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  Thank you so much! I can’t wait to share more! 🙂
  
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Jodie says:

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These are fabulous photos, Lindsey!!
XOXO
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com

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1. haveclotheswilltravel says:
  
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  Thank you so much, Jodie!
  
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smileisit says:

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I miss Moscow! Beautiful photos!

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  Thank you!
  
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