🐼❤️ Hey there, animal lovers and adventurers! Moscow Zoo just introduced its cutest new star, and she's stealing hearts all over Russia! Meet Katyusha, the first-ever giant panda cub born in Russia, who made her public debut recently. 🥳🎉
Back in April 2019, giant pandas Ding Ding and Ru Yi arrived from the Chinese mainland to their new home at Moscow Zoo. Fast forward to August last year, and the adorable Katyusha was born, making history as the nation's first panda cub. Her name was chosen by over 380,000 enthusiastic voters in a nationwide contest—talk about a popular kid! 🐼🎀
\"Katyusha is six and a half months old today. She weighs 16.5 kilograms and measures 100 centimeters in length. She is a big baby now,\" said Svetlana Akulova, the general director of Moscow Zoo. \"She came into this open enclosure for the first time, and the whole Russia is watching her.\" 📷🌟
Visitors lined up in droves to catch a glimpse of the fluffy newcomer. \"Giant pandas are a symbol of China,\" one tourist shared. \"They are rare animals,\" added another, clearly smitten by Katyusha's charm. 🥰🐼
\"We came here to see Katyusha. We've been following her story on social media, and when we heard she's finally out for the public to see, we couldn't miss it!\" exclaimed another excited visitor. \"This is a big event because she is the first giant panda born in Russia.\" 📱💖
If you're in Moscow, swing by the zoo to see Katyusha in action! And for those planning future travel, adding a visit to this cuddly celebrity might just be the highlight of your trip. ✈️🐾
Stay tuned for more updates on Katyusha's adventures! 🌟🐼
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First Russia-born giant panda cub makes public debut at Moscow Zoo
cgtn.com
