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Summer morning around Smolenskaya Square, Moscow

FM-cDkA23 and Eugene Gorya

Moscow, Russia

Monday, July 20, 2026 · Updated Monday, July 20, 2026

Summer morning around Smolenskaya Square, Moscow

Moscow, Russia

The image shows a street view in Moscow, Russia, featuring the prominent Stalinist skyscraper, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, located at Smolenskaya Square. In the foreground, a mature tree with green foliage partially obscures the view of the building. A lamppost with three lights stands to the right of the building, and in the background, other buildings and a tram are visible. The sky is blue with scattered white clouds. Several people are seen walking on the sidewalk and crossing the street, engaged in everyday activities.

A young boy wearing headphones and glasses is playing a xylophone outdoors. He is standing in front of a wooden xylophone with black bars, holding two mallets and striking the bars. The boy is wearing a striped polo shirt and light-colored pants. The background features a large tree with long, drooping branches and green leaves, suggesting a park or garden setting. Two microphones are visible on stands positioned on either side of the xylophone. The ground is paved with brick-like material. The video appears to be filmed during the daytime, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

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Two men stand outdoors under a tree. The man on the left has long, graying hair and is wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and white slides. He is gesturing with his left hand. The man on the right has short, gray hair and is wearing a blue patterned shirt and blue jeans. He is holding a white accordion and appears to be playing it. There is a microphone stand and cable on the ground in front of the man on the left. The background consists of a stone wall and foliage.

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A young male wearing headphones and glasses is playing a marimba in an outdoor setting. He is dressed in a striped polo shirt and light-colored pants. He is holding two mallets and striking the bars of the instrument. The marimba is on a wooden stand. In the background, there are trees with green foliage and a cloudy sky. Another person is visible further in the background. Microphones are positioned above and to the right of the marimba. The ground is paved with bricks or stones.

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A medium shot shows a young person wearing headphones and a striped shirt playing a xylophone outdoors. The person is standing behind the instrument, which is on a stand. In the background, a large building with columns and a weeping willow tree are visible. In the foreground, a camera on a tripod is pointed towards the musician. There is also another person sitting on a bench to the left of the frame, and some red roses are visible in the bushes in front of the musician. The scene appears to be a park or garden on a sunny day.

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Two men are standing outdoors with a tree overhead. The man on the left is wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and white sandals. He has long grey hair and glasses. He is looking at the man on the right and has his hand on his chest. The man on the right is playing an accordion. He is wearing a blue patterned shirt, blue jeans, and blue shoes. He is smiling and looking at the man on the left. There is a microphone stand in the foreground. A stone wall is visible behind the men.

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