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Football fans from different parts of the world came to Russia to support their national teams at the 10th FIFA Confederations Cup. Enjoy a whirlwind of bright colors and emotions in Sputnik’s photo gallery.

Take a look at works of photojournalists in the categorie Top News taking part in the 2017 Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest organized by Rossiya Segodnya under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO.

Take a look at young Soviet women and their lifestyles in Sputnik's gallery.

From Milan Fashion Week in Italy and Summer Solstice events in the UK and the US to the Day of Memory and Grief in Russia and protests in Chile and Germany — take a look at this week's events in Sputnik's photo gallery.

On June 22, 1941, Adolf Hitler sent four million troops to invade the USSR as part of Operation Barbarossa; the ensuing struggle would be the bloodiest conflict in history. Now, this date is observed as the Day of Memory and Grief in Russia. On Thursday, people from more than 80 countries gathered to commemorate the millions who lost their lives.

The Kennel Club, UK's largest organization dedicated to the welfare of dogs, announced on June 19 the winners of its annual canine photography competition, Winners for Dog Photographer of the Year 2016. Take a look at the most meaningful photos of pooches in Sputnik’s gallery.

Miss SA Xtreme 2017, one of the biggest fitness and bodybuilding tournaments among women in South Africa, was held on June 17.

More than a year ago, a little 10-week-old fur ball was brought to the Embassy of Ecuador in London to keep the WikiLeaks founder company. Now, it has turned into a gorgeous puss with a serious look on its face. Here is what we know about Assange’s “whiskerblower.”

Take a look at a Syrian plant in the Hama province which grants a new life to the Syrian army's artillery, mortars and guns.

Take a look at the drills of the Russian Strategic Missile Troops and aviation of the Western Military Discrict featuring S-300 missile systems.

From a London high-rise fire and a strong earthquake on a Greek island to Russia Day celebrations and the “Direct Line with Vladimir Putin” – take a look at this week's events in Sputnik's photo gallery.

The Knyaz Vladimir cruise ship completed a voyage along the coast of the Black Sea. Find out what this gracious liner has to offer its passengers.

The Baikonur Cosmodrome History Museum was established in 1968 on the territory of the world's first and largest operational space launch facility, which was first built by the Soviet Union in the 1950s.

Forbes announced its annual list of highest-earning celebrities Monday. Find out the richest stars in the entertainment industry in Sputnik’s photo gallery.

A series called "Russian Fairy Tales" by German photographer Frank Herfort shows everyday life in Moscow and other places in Russia from an unexpected angle.

Sputnik presents you with an insider view of what future stars of Russian ballet do before taking to the stage and amazing people with their performance.

You would never guess that all these pictures were taken in Russia; take a look at Sputnik's gallery to find out the many faces of the country.

From the London Bridge terrorist attack and the Turin stampede at Juventus FC viewing area, to the biggest German rock fest Rock am Ring and mass wedding of doctoral student couples at a Chinese university — take a look at this week's events in Sputnik's photo gallery.

The finale of Miss CIS 2017, a pageant held among young beauties from the Commonwealth of Independent States that formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, took place in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, on June 6.

In Russia, June 1 marks the Day of the Northern fleet, a union of the Russian Navy, which is comprised of 38 warships and 42 submarines. Take a look at the daily life of the Northern Fleet’s sailors in Sputnik’s photo gallery.