The Tambov Region played host to the Atmanovskie Kulachki traditional festival to mark the Orthodox feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. So, get ready join the Russian spirit of traditional folk games.
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Atmanovskie Kulachki traditional festival was held in Tambov region
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Men take part in the Russian wall-to-wall fistfight as part of the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki traditional festival in the village of Atmanov Ugol, in the Tambov Region
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Atmanovskie Kulachki traditional festival was held in Tambov Region to mark an Orthodox feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Rusmyach (Russian ball), a kind of traditional football blended with wrestling elements
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Rusmyach is a sports version of the traditional game of kila
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS A woman wearing a flower crown plays tambourine
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Participants enjoy an amusement ride at the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki festival
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Strongmen compete in the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki festival
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Folk dancers compete in the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki festival
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS A man takes part in the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki festival
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Strongmen display their might in the annual Atmanovskie Kulachki festival
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS Folk dancers competition
© Artyom Geodakyan/TASS