The snowy winter brings with it Christmas and New Year's Eve - two big holidays that Europeans and Americans wait for all year round, but among them all, the country that most looks forward to this period is undoubtedly Russia, where they celebrate the infamous Novy God. During this Russian celebration of New Year’s, Moscow, the capital of Russia, is decorated with so many bright and glittery lights that it looks like a fairy tale. Photographer Kristina Makeeva recorded these amazing sights, which we’ve decided to share with you – are you ready to enter a magical fairy tale land?
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Proof That St. Petersburg is Europe's Prettiest City!
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Enjoy this amazing collection of colorized history photos.
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The American Library of Congress has put together what it believes to be some of the earliest photos from each US state. Take a look.
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You haven't seen such bizarre buildings before!
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Check out the fascinating winning entries from the 2024 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
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Talented hair colorist Jack Martin empowers women with grey hair to embrace their gorgeous silver hair and it's beautiful!
These Lighthouses Are Each More Beautiful than the Last...
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Check out these fairytale-esque castles of the world.
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Click to discover some special before and after transformation photos.
16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken
The wonders of our universe in 16 glorious photos.
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We’ve fallen in love with these retro kitchen designs.
Woman Finds Incredible 1930s Time Capsule From Her Father
The Shoebox Negatives is a project by Joan Ruppert to share her late father's photogprahy form the 1930 and 40s. Go on a journey with this touching time capsule
The North Koreans Forbid Photos of the Weirdest Things...
We all know that North Korea is probably the world's weirdest country, but the reasons why these photos are forbidden are just ridiculous....
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Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like
This video depicts a 3D rendering of what Rome looked like in 320AD.
10 of the Most Outlandish Building Designs Ever Conceived
These 10 architectural projects push the envelope far enough to reach another planet. Here are 10 of the most outlandish construction projects ever conceived.
20 of the Most Perfectly-Timed Pictures Ever Taken
These have to be the most perfectly-timed pictures ever. Some are hilarious, others painful, and others will just cause amazement at how they were captured.
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The Great Wall of China as You’ve Never Seen It Before
High definition drone capture of the Great Wall of China
18 Photos You Won't Be Able to Take Your Eyes Off
A collection of eighteen absolutely stunning photographs that you will definitely not be able to take your eyes off.
15 Stunning Photos That Reveal the Beauty of Outer Space
Explore the cosmos through these captivating photos.
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These creative design innovations should be more popular than they are, as they are so very clever and useful!
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14 Exceptionally Beautiful Home Baked Cakes and Cookies
If you love desserts and value creativity, you'll love this collection of magnificently decorated cakes, pies, and cookies!
Some Photos Require No Explanation Whatsoever!
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These Award-Winning Food Photos Will Make You Drool...
Check out the tasty winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 Awards.
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Enjoy this fun collection of pictures where famous celebs hang out with their younger selves.
This Man Took 18 Breathtaking Photos of Icy Greenland
This article invites you to check out 18 of the amazing photos brought back from Greenland and learn a little about this incredible place.
Have You Ever Seen Such Alluring and Artistic Photography?
What's better than a collection of photographs of stunning locations? Adding models wearing beautiful dresses, of course!
Some Photos Are Worth Much More Than Words
Amazing photos of fantastic moments in time, captured for posterity. They don't need descriptions, they just are.
These Stunning Bird Photos are All Award Winners
Bird photos make for some of the most beautiful pictures possible, and these are the very best of these.
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Did these optical illusions make you confused as well?
20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits
Enjoy this beautiful collection of unseen 20th-century celebrity portraits by the famous American photographer Philippe Halsman.
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The immense beauty of Japan's nature is presented through a huge collection of sublime photographs.
These Photos Will Make You Rub Your Eyes in Puzzlement
These photos are all very puzzling at first look, maybe even at the second as well...
Discover 10 of the Most Beautiful Churches in Paris
Paris has an abundance of art, history, and architecture, which can be seen concentrated in beautiful churches photographed in the most extraordinary way.
The Breathtaking Views of The Polish Tatra Mountains!
Wait until you see how gorgeous the mountains look during the spring season! Here are 16 extraordinary images of the Tatra Mountains.
These Stunning Photographs Capture the Glory of Nature
The winners and finalists of the BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition highlight how breathtakingly gorgeous our Earth is.
