Russian farmers whiz through mud in a spectacular rally
- 10 years ago
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STORY: More than thirty thousand people turned up for an annual tractor rally near the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don last Saturday.
Twenty seven tractor-drivers from four Russian regions and Crimea whizzed through the hard terrain in a fierce competition.
One of the rally's favorites, Ali Akhmetov, was well in the lead until he hit a treacherous mud ditch and had to be rescued.
His mistake cleared the way for Igor Nosov who went on to win the race.
The 'horrors' of the 10-kilometer track presented an exciting spectacle for the spectators and a challenge to the drivers.
The winner of the race left the rally with a feeling of personal achievement and the prize of a brand new tractor.
STORY: More than thirty thousand people turned up for an annual tractor rally near the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don last Saturday.
Twenty seven tractor-drivers from four Russian regions and Crimea whizzed through the hard terrain in a fierce competition.
One of the rally's favorites, Ali Akhmetov, was well in the lead until he hit a treacherous mud ditch and had to be rescued.
His mistake cleared the way for Igor Nosov who went on to win the race.
The 'horrors' of the 10-kilometer track presented an exciting spectacle for the spectators and a challenge to the drivers.
The winner of the race left the rally with a feeling of personal achievement and the prize of a brand new tractor.