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Russia's Retirees Dazzle on the Dance Floor

On July 25, hundreds of retirees joined a 10-hour dance marathon in Moscow's Sokolniki Park.

Part of the Moscow Longevity project, where Moscow's senior citizens are invited to continue to develop their skills in IT, sport and dance, 220 couples in their golden years twisted and tangoed for the contest's main prize.

Here's a look at some of the brightest stars:
Lev Kitaev, 86, and Maya Kachina, 82, made it into the Russian Book of Records as the oldest dancing couple in Russia.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
The average age of the participants was 65 years old.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
The oldest of the dancers is 86 years old.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
The retirees pulled out all the stops with fancy costumes, gowns and moves.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
They say grace comes with age.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
Spectators weren't left out, either. A "Zumba" flash mob was organized so everyone could get involved.
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
Hands up for dancing your way through life!
Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency
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