- Sputnik International
Multimedia
When a picture is worth a thousand words. See what's happening in the world from a more visual perspective with Sputnik's photo galleries, infographics and other multimedia content.

This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February

Subscribe
Sputnik's weekly photo gallery gives you a glimpse into what's been going on in different corners of the world during the past seven days

From protests in Catalonia and Haiti to auditions for the Miss Russia 2019 beauty contest and the London Fashion Week, from Vladimir Putin's State of the Nation address and the Aero India 2019 exhibition to a super moon and Chinese New Year celebrations — these are just some of the events that have been taking place around the world over the past week.

Check out this gallery, compiled for you by Sputnik, to stay caught up with things and spot something that you might have missed!

© Sputnik / Nina Zotina / Go to the mediabankYoung women participate in an open audition for the Miss Russia 2019 beauty contest, in Moscow, Russia. 16 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
1/26
Young women participate in an open audition for the Miss Russia 2019 beauty contest, in Moscow, Russia. 16 February.
© Sputnik / Maksim Blinov / Go to the mediabankThe Kremlin's star pictured next to a full moon in Moscow, Russia. 19 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
2/26
The Kremlin's star pictured next to a full moon in Moscow, Russia. 19 February.
© AP Photo / Aijaz RahiA foreign exhibitor poses next to a floral aircraft model on the inaugural day of Aero India 2019 at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India. 20 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
3/26
A foreign exhibitor poses next to a floral aircraft model on the inaugural day of Aero India 2019 at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India. 20 February.
© Sputnik / Aleksey Nikolskyi / Go to the mediabankPresident Vladimir Putin gives his annual address to the Federal Assembly. 20 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
4/26
President Vladimir Putin gives his annual address to the Federal Assembly. 20 February.
© AFP 2023 / Odd Andersen German Chancellor German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands with carnival couples and watches a dancer performing during a carnival reception at the Chancellery in Berlin. 19 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
5/26
German Chancellor German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands with carnival couples and watches a dancer performing during a carnival reception at the Chancellery in Berlin. 19 February.
© AFP 2023 / Niklas Hallen Models present creations from British designer Pam Hogg during her 2019 Autumn / Winter collection catwalk show at the London Fashion Week in London. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
6/26
Models present creations from British designer Pam Hogg during her 2019 Autumn / Winter collection catwalk show at the London Fashion Week in London. 17 February.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankDina Averina of Russia performs using a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix finals in Moscow, Russia. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
7/26
Dina Averina of Russia performs using a hoop during the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix finals in Moscow, Russia. 17 February.
© AFP 2023 / Hector RetamalA tire placed by a small group of demonstrators burns on a street in the commune of Petion Ville in the Haitan capital Port-au-Prince. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
8/26
A tire placed by a small group of demonstrators burns on a street in the commune of Petion Ville in the Haitan capital Port-au-Prince. 17 February.
© AFP 2023 / Paul RatjeBrady Portenier of Caldwell Indiana competes in the El Paso County Colosseum during the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour. 16 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
9/26
Brady Portenier of Caldwell Indiana competes in the El Paso County Colosseum during the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour. 16 February.
© AFP 2023 / Munir Uz ZamanBangladeshi Muslim devotees get off a train to join in the Akheri Munajat, or final prayers, at the Biswa Ijtema in Tongi, some 30km north of Dhaka. 19 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
10/26
Bangladeshi Muslim devotees get off a train to join in the Akheri Munajat, or final prayers, at the Biswa Ijtema in Tongi, some 30km north of Dhaka. 19 February.
© REUTERS / StringerWinter swimmers dressed in ballet costumes pose for a photo before diving into the icy water, during snowfall at a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China. 15 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
11/26
Winter swimmers dressed in ballet costumes pose for a photo before diving into the icy water, during snowfall at a park in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China. 15 February.
© REUTERS / Ilya NaymushinTwo female border collies Geneva and Belka react during a training session on the frozen Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk, Russia. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
12/26
Two female border collies Geneva and Belka react during a training session on the frozen Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk, Russia. 17 February.
© AFP 2023 / Carl De Souza/CDSSamba dancers from the Rio Grande Samba School talk during a break from rehearsal, in Rio de Janeiro on 19 January 2019. The world famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival will take place from 2 to 9 March 2019.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
13/26
Samba dancers from the Rio Grande Samba School talk during a break from rehearsal, in Rio de Janeiro on 19 January 2019. The world famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival will take place from 2 to 9 March 2019.
© REUTERS / China Stringer NetworkFolk artists perform a dragon dance under a shower of molten iron sparks during an event to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lantern Festival in Anshan, Guizhou province, China. 19 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
14/26
Folk artists perform a dragon dance under a shower of molten iron sparks during an event to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lantern Festival in Anshan, Guizhou province, China. 19 February.
© Sputnik / Mikhail Alaeddin / Go to the mediabankDemonstrators during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
15/26
Demonstrators during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela.
© REUTERS / Vasily FedosenkoServicemen of the Belarusian Interior Ministry's special forces unit perform as they take part in the event "Winter fun" at their base in Minsk, Belarus. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
16/26
Servicemen of the Belarusian Interior Ministry's special forces unit perform as they take part in the event "Winter fun" at their base in Minsk, Belarus. 17 February.
© REUTERS / Henry NichollsModels present creations during the Molly Goddard catwalk show during the London Fashion Week Women's A/W19 in London, Britain. 16 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
17/26
Models present creations during the Molly Goddard catwalk show during the London Fashion Week Women's A/W19 in London, Britain. 16 February.
© Sputnik / Maksim Blinov / Go to the mediabankPedestrians on Dorogomilovskaya Street in Moscow, Russia. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
18/26
Pedestrians on Dorogomilovskaya Street in Moscow, Russia. 17 February.
© AFP 2023 / Johannes EiseleTwo children interact with a giant doll during the annual New York Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in New York City. 16 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
19/26
Two children interact with a giant doll during the annual New York Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in New York City. 16 February.
© AFP 2023 / Luis TatoA boy, helping cattle herders to lead their livestock, tries to gather some of the cows at a livestock market in Ngurore, Adamawa State, Nigeria on 20 February, just a few days ahead of the country's general election.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
20/26
A boy, helping cattle herders to lead their livestock, tries to gather some of the cows at a livestock market in Ngurore, Adamawa State, Nigeria on 20 February, just a few days ahead of the country's general election.
© REUTERS / Maxim ShemetovA steam-powered train passes by a dam outside Ostashkov in Tver region, Russia. 16 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
21/26
A steam-powered train passes by a dam outside Ostashkov in Tver region, Russia. 16 February.
© Sputnik / Javier Luengo / Go to the mediabankA pro-independence protest in Catalonia.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
22/26
A pro-independence protest in Catalonia.
© REUTERS / Mike DinovoA massive crash involving 21 cars at a NASCAR rally in Florida. 17 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
23/26
A massive crash involving 21 cars at a NASCAR rally in Florida. 17 February.
© AFP 2023 / Valery HacheA performer takes part in the Nice Carnival parade on 16 February in Nice, south-eastern France.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
24/26
A performer takes part in the Nice Carnival parade on 16 February in Nice, south-eastern France.
© AP Photo / Vianney Le Caer/InvisionModel Winnie Harlow poses for photographers upon her arrival at the Brit Awards in London. 20 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
25/26
Model Winnie Harlow poses for photographers upon her arrival at the Brit Awards in London. 20 February.
© AP Photo / Frank AugsteinA worker watches as Ballet dancers Brandon Brereton and Emily Pohl pose for photos as building works commence at the Central School of Ballet's new SE1 premises following a successful fundraising campaign in London. 20 February.
This Week in Pictures: 16-22 February - Sputnik International
26/26
A worker watches as Ballet dancers Brandon Brereton and Emily Pohl pose for photos as building works commence at the Central School of Ballet's new SE1 premises following a successful fundraising campaign in London. 20 February.
Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала