The image depicts a snow-covered urban environment in Moscow, Russia, specifically on Akademika Vargi Street, in the vicinity of the Institute of Water Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences

The image depicts a snow-covered urban environment in Moscow, Russia, specifically on Akademika Vargi Street, in the vicinity of the Institute of Water Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In the immediate foreground, a small, crudely constructed three-tiered snowman stands amidst deep, undisturbed white snowdrifts. Small, light-brownish organic materials, possibly twigs or seeds, are embedded into the snowman's head and mid-section. Beyond the foreground snow, a cleared pathway or road, partially covered with compressed and discolored snow, extends horizontally across the midground. Snow piles are evident along both sides of this path. Behind the path, a dark metal fence separates the public area from a complex of buildings. Three figures are visible in the midground: one individual in dark clothing walks left-to-right on the path, near a rectangular blue utility structure positioned behind the fence. Two additional figures are partially obscured behind the fence further to the right. The background is dominated by several institutional or commercial buildings under an overcast, light grey sky. On the left, a multi-story building features a distinctive curved facade with numerous horizontal window bands and what appear to be external balconies or fire escapes on its left side. Adjacent to it, and extending to the right, are several grey, multi-story buildings of varying designs, generally characterized by evenly spaced windows and concrete or stucco exteriors. One building to the right of the curved structure presents a flatter facade. Further right, behind the fence, a large, rectangular, grey container-like structure is visible, partially obscuring vehicles. A single bare deciduous tree stands behind the fence in front of the buildings. Light snowfall is discernible throughout the scene.