Artists Craft Masterpieces Despite Rain At The St Petersburg Sand Sculpture Festival

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Twenty-one professionals from Russia and abroad compete at the Peter and Paul Fortress. Among the group are Guinness World Record holders and World Champions.

Twenty-one professionals from Russia and abroad compete at the Peter and Paul Fortress. Among the group are Guinness World Record holders and World Champions.

This year's theme, "The Sun of the Russian Land," celebrates Russian history and culture. Running from July 12 to September 12, the festival's 20th edition is dedicated to 19th-century poet Alexander Pushkin and 13th-century commander Alexander Nevsky.

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