Russia’s main Christmas tree was cut down in Moscow Region’s Dmitrov forest district on Monday. The tree, which serves as both a New Year tree and a Christmas tree, will be installed in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square.
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankRussia’s main Christmas tree was cut down in Moscow Region’s Dmitrov forest district on Monday. The tree, which serves as both a New Year tree and a Christmas tree, will be installed in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square

Russia’s main Christmas tree was cut down in Moscow Region’s Dmitrov forest district on Monday. The tree, which serves as both a New Year tree and a Christmas tree, will be installed in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankThe woodcutters say the tree has the best crown they have seen in a number of years

The woodcutters say the tree has the best crown they have seen in a number of years
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankExperienced foresters selected the fir tree, which stands 100 feet high and has a trunk 28 in wide. The tree is 110 years old

Experienced foresters selected the fir tree, which stands 100 feet high and has a trunk 28 in wide. The tree is 110 years old

The tree is located in a timber harvesting area
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankSchool students attended the event, which included a spectacular fireworks show, as well as singing and dancing. The performance’s main guests, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, arrived by helicopter

School students attended the event, which included a spectacular fireworks show, as well as singing and dancing. The performance’s main guests, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, arrived by helicopter
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankThe tree will be set up in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square on December 18. Five days later, it will be decorated with New Year toys and garlands depicting the colors of the Russian flag

The tree will be set up in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral Square on December 18. Five days later, it will be decorated with New Year toys and garlands depicting the colors of the Russian flag