Through Fire and Sand: Russia Takes Gold in the International Tank Biathlon Aug 14, 2017 - 10:16 am The international competition "Tank Biathlon” has been held annually since 2014 at the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow region. Sergei Bobylev/TASS Teams from 19 countries took part this year including Venezuela, Armenia and India. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Each team consists of a chief, four tank crews, a two-man coaching group and technical support. Sergei Bobylev/TASS "Tank Biathlon” is a two-stage competition: an individual tank race and the relay. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The races consist of three firing rounds, including destroying another tank, shooting down a helicopter and hitting targets with machine guns. Sergei Bobylev/TASS The results are determined by speed, distance covered and any penalties incurred. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Russia won the final race in a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Kazakhstan came in second place followed by China. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The closing ceremony of the "2017 International Army Games" featured a fireworks display. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The 2017 International Army Games' "Tank Biathlon" was held from July 29 to Aug. 12 in Moscow's Alabino region. More image galleries In Photos: Artist Pavel Krisevich's Prison Drawings Go On Display in Amsterdam The performance artist and activist, who is recognized as a political prisoner by Memorial, continues to create art from prison that reflects his bleak... 1 Min read Portraits of New Emigrants Fleeing War and Repression An art show in Riga presents portraits of Ukrainians, Belarusians, Russians and Uzbeks who fled their homelands. 1 Min read In Photos: Russia Hosts BRICS Summit in Kazan Leaders of BRICS members were joined by the leaders of Turkey, Belarus, Venezuela and others. 1 Min read In Russia's Tver Region, a Mailwoman Is Villagers' Connection to the World Postwoman Tatyana Voronkova delivers mail, periodicals and groceries to residents of the village of Kemtsy. 1 Min read
Through Fire and Sand: Russia Takes Gold in the International Tank Biathlon Aug 14, 2017 - 10:16 am The international competition "Tank Biathlon” has been held annually since 2014 at the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow region. Sergei Bobylev/TASS Teams from 19 countries took part this year including Venezuela, Armenia and India. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Each team consists of a chief, four tank crews, a two-man coaching group and technical support. Sergei Bobylev/TASS "Tank Biathlon” is a two-stage competition: an individual tank race and the relay. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The races consist of three firing rounds, including destroying another tank, shooting down a helicopter and hitting targets with machine guns. Sergei Bobylev/TASS The results are determined by speed, distance covered and any penalties incurred. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Russia won the final race in a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Kazakhstan came in second place followed by China. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The closing ceremony of the "2017 International Army Games" featured a fireworks display. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The 2017 International Army Games' "Tank Biathlon" was held from July 29 to Aug. 12 in Moscow's Alabino region.
