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Chilling, chilly and silly: Award-winning snowmen

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Kids in Bogatye Saby, Tatarstan, Russia, are world champion snowman-makers. Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Snow covers the village for close to three full months every year. Europics

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Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefo
Local military personnel also take part in the festivities, crafting tanks, trucks, submarines and planes from the cold stuff. Europics

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Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefo
Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in… Europics

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Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefo
Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefo
Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in… Europics

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Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefo
Pic shows: Military vehicles snowmen. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Submarine snowman. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefore more
Pic shows: Submarine snowman. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
While military and Russian nationalist themes are popular, not all of the snow-building is political in nature. Europics

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Pic shows: Yellow minnion snowman. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more snow here and therefore
In fact, most are just fun. Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more s
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sno
Pic shows: Locals built this huge snowman as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen is a popular pastime in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. But residents in the village of Bogatye Saby have taken making snowmen to a whole new level after a project started over a decade ago to line up the village and help the children to have fun. Local man Zakir Voronoff said: "I don't think anybody can really remember exactly when it started, but what I can say is that it's something all the adults who take part in and the businesses and local institutions so that we can give something to the kids. "Children are the heart of this festival, and every snowmen is made with plenty of children helping out." And local council spokesman Yuri Vasiliev said that it was standard practice not just the homes but also the local businesses and even council departments to have their own snowmen. He said: "The first moment start to arrive with the first snows usually at the start of December, and by the time we get through to the start of the year a really impressive giant seven are already up – the ones that need a lot of snow to create them like this years huge Stalin figure." Some of the most impressive are the ones made with the help of local soldiers, such as these military vehicles which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Unlike regular snowmen these figures in Bogatye Saby are made extra realistic with the addition of colour. And despite the popularity of the military theme, there are also many other more standard children snowman's such as a yellow minnion from the hit movie Despicable Me. Tourist Martin Maier, from Germany, who is working in the area and stopped off in the village after hearing about the snow and said: "It certainly beats the round balls we have back home which have a carrot for a nose and a few pieces of coal for the eyes. But I guess they have more sn
Pic shows: Locals built these huge snowmen as a pastime. With winter temperatures plunging to -30 and snow on the ground for at least three months every year, building snowmen… Europics

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