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22.06.2006, 09:36
Russia has been celebrating the 230th anniversary of its famed horse breed, the Orlov, tracing its line back to the time of Catherine the Great. To mark the event, equestrian enthusiasts gathered at Moscow’s Hippodrome for an afternoon’s betting.
08.02.2009, 13:22
Muscovites have flocked to the capital’s racecourse for the start of the annual Troika Championship. The popular event has trios of horses drawing traditional Russian sledges.
23.10.2009, 23:19
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A bear performing with a Russian circus attacked members of the troupe when the artists were rehearsing in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. The circus administrator was killed and the animal’s trainer was severely injured.
20.03.2010, 21:22
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For the first time, Russia's renowned presidential cavalry escort of honor is performing outside the Kremlin. The show is taking place at an exhibition hall in one of Moscow parks.
22.04.2009, 09:02
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Animal rights activists are sounding the alarm over the thousands of stray dogs roaming the streets of Moscow. However, abandoned and sick animals may get into even more trouble if taken to a shelter.
04.08.2010, 12:37
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A donkey saved after being forced to parasail as part of a sick publicity stunt in Russia’s south has arrived at the Kremlin School of Riding. Here it will enjoy a month of “Tsar” treatment before finding a new home.
04.03.2009, 14:24
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A cat from Russia’s Siberian Krasnoyarsk region has travelled more than 70 km looking for his masters, who’d moved to another town.
16.06.2010, 19:09
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A cute cub survived by a miracle when its mother died giving birth. The need for breastfeeding for the lion was vital. A mongrel dog turned out to be a great and caring foster mother to the little princess of animals.
03.07.2009, 23:46
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Murderous crows have been terrorizing the staff and visitors of a hospital in Russia’s St. Petersburg. The flock of aggressive birds swoop down and attack people arriving or leaving the building.
02.02.2010, 14:52
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Dozens of animal rights activists have gathered in front of a Moscow government building to protest against new regulations which will allow municipal shelters to euthanize stray dogs and cats.
Published: 13 February, 2009, 15:04
The Russian Orlov race-horses are known for being the fastest trotters. The breed was royalty in the days of the Russian Empire, but today these horses are facing tough times.
