Russia launches themed train to mark Chinese New Year


By Li Ming

MOSCOW, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Moscow unveiled a themed metro train on Wednesday to mark the start of the Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar.

Speaking at a ceremony dedicated to the launch of the train, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui noted that the Spring Festival is gaining popularity in Russia, becoming an important part of Moscow's cultural life and a bright symbol of the friendship between the two countries.

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