A large, ornate carousel stands stationary outdoors under an overcast sky in Sochi, Russia

A large, ornate carousel stands stationary outdoors under an overcast sky in Sochi, Russia. The multi-tiered carousel features a decorative canopy adorned with numerous illuminated yellow incandescent bulbs and painted panels depicting Venetian canal scenes. Its main structure is supported by multiple slender gold-colored poles, and the central column is embellished with vertical gold-toned fluting. The carousel floor is dark red with white and gold accents. Mounted on the carousel are various animal figures, including several horses in different shades of gray and white, a blue-green fish-like creature, and at least one ornate carriage or sleigh. No people are visible on the carousel or within the immediate area. A white and silver metal fence with vertical balusters encircles the carousel, separating it from the dark gray interlocking paver bricks that form the ground surface. In the background to the left, a long, low brown building with a dark roof is partially visible. To the right, green palm foliage from a short plant is visible in the foreground, and further back, several lighter-colored buildings with red roofs and sparse trees are discernible. Overhead, the sky is uniformly gray with visible cloud formations.