Moscow sighs under masses of snow

moscow - In the Russian capital Moscow, public life has almost come to a standstill this weekend due to the record amount of snow that has fallen.

Since the beginning of the registration of the weather, there has never been so much snow in such a short period of time Russian meteorologists have fallen. 150 snow plows try to keep roads in the city still somewhat passable.

Of some 2,000 trees, the branches snapped off under the weight of the snow. Many power lines have also been snapped. 230 villages south of Moscow have no power.

More than 150 flights have been canceled at the three major airports due to weather conditions.