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Russia's Borzoi Dog Illuminates the Country's Soul


Russian Borzoi dogs from the Rusich kennel enjoy the sunny weather at their home northwest of Moscow. There are 40 dogs in the kennel. The name Borzoi is derived from the old Russian word for fast — the dogs were bred for hunting around 600 years ago.

Read the stories:
The Way to the Russian Soul Through a Dog's Eyes
Q&A With a Borzoi Dog Breeder

Thumbnail photo by Pascal Dumont / MT

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