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Tourists from both China and Russia pose for photos during the Moscow Culture Festival held at Wangfujing in Beijing, June 12, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

The Moscow Culture Festival kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. The event marks Moscow’s first a large-scale cultural event overseas, allowing tourists to experience the charm of city through vibrant performances and gourmet tastings.

Visitors view a Moscow-themed photography exhibition at Wangfujing, Beijing during the Moscow Culture Festival held in Beijing, June 12, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

Two Russian artists do makeup for two Chinese tourists during Moscow Culture Festival held at Wangfujing in Beijing, June 12, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

Visitors pass through Russian costume fitting area during the Moscow Culture Festival held at Wangfujing in Beijing, June 12, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

A Russian musician plays the Gusli, a traditional Russian folk instrument, during the Moscow Culture Festival held at Wangfujing in Beijing, June 12, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)