Moscow is colourfully dressed for the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships.
World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Tourists explore Red Square in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral ahead of the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships on August 6, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013A general view shows volunteers attending a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Moscow August 7, 2013. The event will be held from August 10 to 18. (Photo: Reuters)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Flowers in bloom are seen at Red Square ahead of the IAAF World Championships on August 6, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013General view of Peter the Great Statue ahead of the 14th IAAF World Championships at on August 6, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Volunteers attend a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Moscow August 7, 2013. The event will be held from August 10 to 18. (Photo: Reuters)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Volunteers take a break on the track during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Moscow August 7, 2013. The event will be held from August 10 to 18. (Photo: Reuters)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Volunteers take a break during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the 14th IAAF World Championships at the Olympic stadium in Moscow August 7, 2013. The event will be held from August 10 to 18. (Photo: Reuters)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Volunteers participate in the rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Moscow August 7, 2013. The event will be held from August 10 to 18. (Photo: Reuters)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Tourists are seen walking through the rain near the Kremlin ahead of the IAAF World Championships on August 5, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013Tourists are seen running in the rain at Red Square ahead of the IAAF World Championships on August 5, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: Getty Images)