As one photo gallery simply was not enough to encompass all of the spectacular sights of the past year, Sputnik presents the second installment of the best photos of 2018 for your enjoyment.

The Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang and the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the IREX robotic expo in Tokyo and the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok — it seems that Year 2018 was anything but dull.
Peruse this gallery and relive some of the more exciting and memorable moments of the last year.

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  • Sputnik's Best Photos of 2018 (Part 1) Last update: 18:00 31.12.2018

    18:00 31.12.2018 Sputnik's Best Photos of 2018 (Part 1)
    Sputnik has gathered pictures of the most important and colourful events of 2018 in the following photo gallery.

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  • Some Like It Cold:  Best Russian Skiing and Snowboarding Resorts 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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  • No Words Necessary: Silent Film's Most Enchanting Actresses 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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  • This Week in Pictures: 22 - 28 December 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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