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Found: 18

The organizers are fully ready an hour before the event starts102 shots

“Three Arrows”: Traditions That Shape the Future

Gilyovo (Tyumen Region)

The intricate patterns on the costumes add a touch of magic to every movement84 shots

Nowruz: Calling Spring with Tradition and Creativity

Odesskoye (Omsk Region)

And in the meantime, there’s time for a photo session — the kind you can only get at Winter Farewell!132 shots

Say Goodbye to Winter, Say Hello to Pancakes

Omsk, Krutaya Gorka Neighbourhood

In some places, the scenery looks downright otherworldly129 shots

Igloo City Made of Snow: Sun Above and Ice Below

Novosibirsk, Boomerang Beach

The jury’s next tasty stop is Ilyinskoye village (Kataysk District)90 shots

Trans‑Urals: Where Tea Tells a Story

Kargapolye (Kurgan Region)

Meanwhile we can admire the master’s fine work in every detail48 shots

Fire Miracle of the New Year Night

Omsk, Omsk Fortress

Opening the gala concert is a great honor — and a great responsibility93 shots

Flying, Shining, and Inspiring

Omsk, Art of Fly Studio

This is how the first pumpkin festival in Poltavka will be remembered54 shots

Poltavka: a Pumpkin Style Hospitality

Poltavka (Omsk Region)

The performers add a distinctly authentic national flavor to the whole process69 shots

Exploring the Traditions of Siberian Germans

Alexandrovka and Azovo (Omsk Region)

…so they’re ready to answer any questions — especially about the great bell from 1904126 shots

Big Bells Return to the Small Homeland

Tyumen, Gilyovskaya Grove

The last keepsake photos are taken129 shots

Bear Lake Fun: A Mud Festival Adventure

Novo‑Ilyinskoye (Kurgan Region)

The festival goes on, creating a full sense of being transported to the century before last210 shots

Summer Gathering: Siberians and Their Traditions

Bolsherechye (Omsk Region)

With the fire going strong, the dish will be ready in just a few minutes90 shots

Red Hill: Heralding the Arrival of Summer

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)

It’s incredible: a fast, precise, elegant hit on target!93 shots

Circus Kids: Ovation for Young Talents

Omsk, Omsk Circus

It all starts with a procession on the square near the House of Friendship78 shots

Nowruz will Bring the Spring

Omsk, House of Friendship Square

The final touch remains: burning the straw effigy132 shots

Winter Farewell in the Pancake Capital of Russia

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)

Their impressions are overwhelmingly positive81 shots

Time for Ice Swimming!

Omsk, Green Island Park

But the festival is all about bringing people together around our real history84 shots

Once Upon an Autumn, 412 Years Ago

Omsk, Omsk Fortress