People walk on the ice-covered Fontanka River during the sunset, in St. Petersburg, Russia.01.02.2026#9097508
KHL RUS’ player Alexander Radulov's son Miron shoots the puck in the shootout during the Master Show as part of the semi-final ice hockey matches of the 2026 KHL All-Star Game at UMMC Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia.07.02.2026#9101047
Russian prisoners of war released from Ukrainian captivity, amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine, leave an aircraft upon arrival at an airfield in Moscow region, Russia. Russia and Ukraine have each exchanged 157 prisoners of war (POWs) after mediation by the United Arab Emirates and the United States, the Russian Defence Ministry said on February 5. Ukraine also returned to Russia three residents of the Kursk Region.05.02.2026#9099880
Whooper swans are seen on Svetloye Lake at the Lebediny Nature Reserve in Altai Territory, Russia. Swans annually migrate to the lake heated by warm springs, where they spend their winter being fed and protected.21.01.2026#9098381
Actors perform in a scene from the Viy production based on the horror story by Nikolay Gogol and staged by Arseny Meshcheryakov at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre in Moscow, Russia.03.02.2026#9098211
A participant competes in the race during the Snowcross Snow Bike Cup, organized by the Russian Motorcycle Federation (MFR), at the Siberia Ring track in Novosibirsk, Russia.31.01.2026#9096753
An employee sorts rough diamonds at Alrosa's unified sales organisation in Moscow, Russia.05.02.2026#9100009
Arab tourists dressed in traditional clothing walk in snow-covered Manezhnaya Square during a snowfall in central Moscow, Russia.29.01.2026#9095596
An artist performs with fire during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Vladimir Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111130
Children wearing traditional costumes take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Vladimir Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111107
An effigy burns during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111049
Local residents wearing traditional costumes take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Vladimir Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111101
An effigy burns during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Vladimir Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111133
Local residents take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Vladimir Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111100
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9111043
An artist performs with fire during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111042
An artist performs with fire during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111041
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111039
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111044
Local residents prepare to burn an effigy during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9111033
Local residents play tug-of-war as part of festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111031
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111027
Women wearing traditional costumes take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111026
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111022
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111018
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111017
A woman photographs children during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111015
An effigy burns during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111013
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111010
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111008
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111007
An effigy burns during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia.22.02.2026#9111006
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9110991
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9110980
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9110975
A young woman wearing a kokoshnik, a traditional Russian headdress, takes part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9110974
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9110972
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9110942
An artist performs during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9110937
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia22.02.2026#9110935
Local residents take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Dubyazy, Vysokogorsky district, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.22.02.2026#9110934
A tourist takes part in the celebration of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia.22.02.2026#9110905
Сostumed performers take part in the celebration of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia.22.02.2026#9110903
Revellers take part in the celebration of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia.22.02.2026#9110902
A man climbs up a wooden pole to get a prize during the celebration of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia.22.02.2026#9110889
Artists perform during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110916
Cadets storm a snow fortress as part of festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110926
An artist takes part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110914
Cadets take part in wall on wall fight as part of festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110921
Cadets storm a snow fortress as part of festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110924
Cadets take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110912
Artists dressed in national costumes perform during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110911
Cadets take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110910
Artists dressed in national costumes and cadets take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110909
Artists dressed in national costumes and children take part in festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110908
Cadets take part in wall on wall fight as part of festive activities during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110923
Artists dressed in national costumes perform during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110907
Artists dressed in national costumes perform during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a Russian pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yakovlev Military Institute of the Russian National Guard Troops in Novosibirsk, Russia.22.02.2026#9110906
Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a video address to congratulate veterans, military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces and all citizens of Russia on Defender of the Fatherland Day at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.23.02.2026#9111336
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109820
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109817
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109847
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev waits before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109833
Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko waits before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109822
From right, Chief of the Russian General Staff's Main Intelligence Directorate Igor Kostyukov, Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov, Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and Presidential Aide and Maritime Collegium Chairman Nikolai Patrushev wait before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109843
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev and Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko wait before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109835
From right, Chief of the Russian General Staff's Main Intelligence Directorate Igor Kostyukov and Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky wait before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109824
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov and Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky wait before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109839
Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, right, and Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov wait before a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109827
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrives to attend a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109841
Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky arrives to attend a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109845
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev arrives to attend a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with members of the Security Council at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.20.02.2026#9109831
