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Sled Warfare Marks Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow

For the seventh year running, the creative, the resourceful and the war-hardened came together in Moscow for the Battle of the Sleds at Sokolniki Park.

In honor of Defender of the Fatherland day on Feb. 23, participants brought sleds designed like tanks, planes, boats, spaceships and other self-styled war machines.

Here are some of our favorites:
Pirates of the capital were out in full naval force.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Getting content for the 'gram.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
"Victory will be ours," this family would have you know.
Leaders from across the galaxy turned up in style.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Behind the scenes, participants got ready for takeoff.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
The creative minds behind this "Childhood Forever" sled proved that they're forever young.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency
Don't try this one at home.
A wide demographic participated in the celebrations.
Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

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