Slippery Steps and Giant Snowdrifts on Red Square After Snowfall
Moscow's city center is buried under snowdrifts. Here are photographs showing the conditions on Red Square and how people are getting around.
Feb 20, 2026 0
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Moscow was again hit by heavy snowfall today. The aftermath of the bad weather can be seen throughout the city, even on Red Square. Although snow-removal equipment has been deployed to clear the capital«s main landmark, there is still much work to be done.
A photo shoot with obstacles, where the main goal is not to fall over.
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Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU
While Muscovites try to navigate slippery steps to run their errands, tourists are staging photo shoots in the snowdrifts against the backdrop of the Kremlin. We show what is happening in the very heart of Moscow after the heavy snowfall in our photo report.
Navigating the uncleared steps to reach Red Square is already a difficult challenge.
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Earlier, due to heavy snowfall, Sheremetyevo Airport was closed for arrivals: the restrictions were in effect until 12 p.m.
Municipal services clear snow from the surface of Red Square using machinery.
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Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU
We are gathering all the latest information on the consequences of the snowfall in Moscow and the region in our online report.
Narrow, snow-free paths have appeared on the square where pedestrians can walk.
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Not everyone prefers to use the cleared paths, opting for different routes instead.
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Work is done not only by machinery but also by street sweepers with brooms.
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Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU
The area near the GUM department store is being cleared manually with shovels.
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Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU
It is difficult to take a stroll with a baby stroller in central Moscow today.
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Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU
Police officers monitor the situation on Red Square amidst the snowy conditions.
