RUSSIA: MOSCOW BEER FESTIVAL

Russian/Eng/Nat XFA Tens of thousands of Muscovites went to Luzhniki park on Saturday to take part in one of their favourite summer events - the Moscow Beer Festival. Hot weather contributed to the thirst of the crowd that was promptly being quenched with a variety of beer. Although Russia’s drink of choice is unquestionably vodka, many seemed to be enjoying the beer.