Russian hot air balloon championships

 

The Russian city of Velikie Luki hosted the 16^th Velikie Luki International Balloon Meet on June 12.

 

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The Russian city of Velikie Luki hosted the 16th Velikie Luki International Balloon Meet on June 12.

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The well-known balloons Velikiye Luki, Jonathan, Diamond, Tetris and Comandante, featuring Che Guevara’s portrait, participated in the event.

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This is the 16th Velikie Luki International Balloon Meet.

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The weather at past events has been poor.

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But this year the several dozen balloons rose into the sky amid bright sunshine.

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A participant in the Russian hot air balloon championship in the Pskov Region.

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A hot air balloon performing a sports flight during the Russian championship in the Pskov Region.

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A hot air balloon in flight during the Russian championship in the Pskov Region.