Moscow celebrates 867th anniversary
- 10 years ago
Russia has something to celebrate.
It may be facing sanctions by the EU for its role in the Ukraine crisis but on Saturday there was dancing in the streets.
Moscow is celebrating its 867th birthday and residents have come out to to mark its anniversary.
They were treated to more than a thousand performances ranging from concerts to stilt walking and a parade.
Signs that read: "I love Moscow" appeared across the city.
(SOUNDBITE) MOSCOW RESIDENT, TATIANA, SAYING:
"(It is) very beautiful and very good. Unfortunately we rarely get out to the city centre. But thanks to today's city holiday, all the roads are closed, and we came here, and walked around with great pleasure."
These festivities should continue until the end of Sunday, culminating in a spectacular firework display.
It may be facing sanctions by the EU for its role in the Ukraine crisis but on Saturday there was dancing in the streets.
Moscow is celebrating its 867th birthday and residents have come out to to mark its anniversary.
They were treated to more than a thousand performances ranging from concerts to stilt walking and a parade.
Signs that read: "I love Moscow" appeared across the city.
(SOUNDBITE) MOSCOW RESIDENT, TATIANA, SAYING:
"(It is) very beautiful and very good. Unfortunately we rarely get out to the city centre. But thanks to today's city holiday, all the roads are closed, and we came here, and walked around with great pleasure."
These festivities should continue until the end of Sunday, culminating in a spectacular firework display.