Sputnik has gathered pictures of the most important and colourful events of 2018 in the following photo gallery.
Let's remember the exciting moments of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, striking news about fuel protests in France, the Kerch Strait incident and thrilling performances of athletes at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia. Beauty pageants, meetings at the highest levels, and the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon.
Take a moment to soak up some of the most important and striking photos of the year.
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Last update: 12:13 30.12.2018
12:13 30.12.2018
Some Like It Cold: Best Russian Skiing and Snowboarding Resorts
Russia's favourite winter activities have always been sledding and skiing in the mountains. Therefore, it is not surprising that nowadays, holiday skiing is very popular among Russians.
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Last update: 12:30 29.12.2018
12:30 29.12.2018
No Words Necessary: Silent Film's Most Enchanting Actresses
The era of silent movies did not last long, but it definitely had a great influence on the development of the film industry as a whole with that epoch's films portraying the entire spectrum of feelings using only gestures and emotions.
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Last update: 16:00 28.12.2018
16:00 28.12.2018
This Week in Pictures: 22 - 28 December
Sputnik's weekly photo gallery gives you a glimpse into what's been going on in different corners of the world during the past seven days.
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Last update: 22:20 27.12.2018
22:20 27.12.2018
Eastern Allure: Stunning Participants of Oriental International Beauty Pageant
The finale of the 15th China-Russia-Mongolia International Beauty Pageant was held at the city of Manzhouli, located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, on December 23.
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