Natasha Tsioma
Russia
EUROPE
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Forest and peat bog fires have been burning in the central part of Russia this Summer. Firefighters, soldiers, and even volunteers and local residents have been trying to defend villages and towns to rescue local civilians. Moscow, Russia. 10/08/2010
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Many Gypsy families live in the ancient Russian town of Torzhok, located 250 kilometers from Moscow. They came to Torzhok from different places of Russia and managed to rent homes in historical villas. Torzhok, Russia. 02/08/2010
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Russian devotees of Hare Krishna celebrated Ratha-Yatra in Moscow. They performed ritual dances and songs, and gave people Prasad, blessed food. Some of them talked with pedestrians and sold religious books. Moscow, Russia. 04/07/2010
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Russian believers annually feast in praise of the ancient Pagan God Kupala on the day of summer solstice. People really believe in the ancient Gods and perform traditional rites and rituals in their honour. Moscow, Russia. 26/06/2010
