Minsk is ready to meet the New Year. Although the weather in the capital is not very festive, the city itself creates a festive mood for the Minskers. Trio of snowmen, winter fountains, colorful decorations, and many other unusual New Year’s figures were installed near Christmas trees across the country. The street lights of Minsk have been changed to celebrate the New Year. The Victory Square boasts a plethora of stars, symbolizing victory. And on some lampposts, real flowers bloomed, possibly due to warm winter weather.