The French city of Bordeaux is holding the famous Cow Parade. Cows decorated by local artists have been placed around the whole city. A photo report by a participant of the RIA Novosti multimedia project, You're a Reporter.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaThe well-known charity event, Cow Parade, was launched in Bordeaux on June 7.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
The well-known charity event, Cow Parade, was launched in Bordeaux on June 7.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaSixty cows colored by French artists invaded the streets of the southwest French city.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
Sixty cows colored by French artists invaded the streets of the southwest French city.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaEach cow is a work of art.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
Each cow is a work of art.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaThe artists were inspired by both masterpieces of classic art…

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The artists were inspired by both masterpieces of classic art…
© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina… and also by modern art images.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
… and also by modern art images.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaTo color the cows the artists used not only paints but also other materials, grass for example.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
To color the cows the artists used not only paints but also other materials, grass for example.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaSince 1999, the Cow Parade event has been held in more than 50 cities, including Moscow (2005).

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
Since 1999, the Cow Parade event has been held in more than 50 cities, including Moscow (2005).
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaEach cow has its own name. For example, this one is called Four Seasons.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
Each cow has its own name. For example, this one is called Four Seasons.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaThis cow shows of all the different types of wines from Bordeaux.

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This cow shows of all the different types of wines from Bordeaux.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaAnd this cow is decorated with maps from all countries around the world.

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And this cow is decorated with maps from all countries around the world.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaTourists like this cow best off all, everyone wants to find their hometown!

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
Tourists like this cow best off all, everyone wants to find their hometown!
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaThe event will last until September 14.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
The event will last until September 14.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaAt the end of the event, the cows will go under the hammer. The money raised at the auction will be spent on the needs of the city.

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At the end of the event, the cows will go under the hammer. The money raised at the auction will be spent on the needs of the city.
© Photo : Anastasia SedukhinaThe cows have been put on public view everywhere, even at a train station.

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© Photo : Anastasia Sedukhina
The cows have been put on public view everywhere, even at a train station.