In Russia even tanks practice biathlon

Aug 15 2013

Sergei Mikheev/RG

The tanks don't just "run" and shoot. The crews also demonstrate creative mastery in handling their land "dreadnoughts".

Sergei Micheev

An unusual show unfolded at the army training ground in the Moscow region town of Alabino. Crews from four countries—Russia, Armenia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan—competed in a tank biathlon.

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