Dozens of dancers paraded through the streets of central Moscow performing the Dragon Dance on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is celebrated this Wednesday, January 29, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

Shubhanshu Shukla is a distinguished pilot in the Indian Air Force. At 39, he is the youngest to be picked as an astronaut-designate, reports claimed.

Moscow launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year

Recent reports from the “occupied” Kursk Oblast in Russia suggest that the Kremlin’s forces are being bogged down by defenses that Moscow originally erected against threats from the west. In addition to Russian “dragon’s teeth,” which limited the movement of armored vehicles and tanks, winter mud and craters further impacted a recent attack.

Dragon dancers perform during celebrations of Lunar New Year with a large procession along Tverskaya street in the center of Moscow with the City Hall, background left, Russia, Tuesday, Jan.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in Moscow.

As part of deepening Russia-China ties, Moscow hosting series of events to celebrate Chinese New Year - Anadolu Ajansı

Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China. View on euronews

As a combat leader and seasoned test pilot, he boasts an impressive 2,000 hours of flight experience across various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and An-32.

MOSCOW - Moscow unveiled a themed metro train on Wednesday to mark the start of the Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar.

Reports that the embattled Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar has fallen to Russian forces have been dismissed by experts and officials speaking to the Kyiv Independent, and the latest OSINT data suggests fighting is still ongoing.

BEIJING - Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday — including in