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The Traditional Kamchatka Dog Sledge Race "Beringia"
"Beringia" has become the traditional dog sledge race. The race usually takes place in March and comes to the villages along the way with the beginning of spring bringing joy to the settlers.
In 2014 the race route has been changed as follows: the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (start) – the village of Tilichiky (finish). The the total length of the route is 1,300 km.
The race will start on March 1, 2014, at the biathlon complex named after V. Fatyanov in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
On the opening day the race-prologue of 10 km long will be held. The main start of the race of 1,300 km is scheduled on March 2.
On the day of the start performances of folklore ensembles, exhibition and sale of souvenirs, lots of entertainment will be held.