A bride prepares for a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Performers dance during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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A bride holds a gift during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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A bride receives a gift during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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A man in traditional costume holds a rifle as he guards brides during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Men in traditional costumes applaud during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Brides wait silently during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Brides wait silently during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Brides wait silently during a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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Relatives deliver a bride for a mass wedding ceremony in Russia's Chechen Republic capital Grozny, October 5, 2018. 200 brides were married during the traditional ceremony held as a part of Grozny City Day festivities marking 200s anniversary of its founding.

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