1.   It has masses of flowers each year.

2.   These are the same bulbs though that have made a new flower this year.

3.   Both bloomed early and stayed in full flower all year.

4.   Since no energy is devoted to making seeds, they produce a heavy complement of flowers every year, unlike their parents, which bloom in alternate years.

5.   Why so many flowers this year?

6.   Relatives of victims of Soviet-era purges whose remains were never found use the square as a symbolic gravesite, bringing flowers every year.

7.   Relatives of victims whose remains were never found use the square as a gravesite, bringing flowers every year.