On Monday, 10 shortlisted mascots for the 2014 Sochi Olympic and Paralympic Games were presented to the public. Russians will vote by telephone and text message to select the winners on February 26.
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On Monday, 10 shortlisted mascots for the 2014 Sochi Olympic and Paralympic Games were presented to the public. Russians will vote by telephone and text message to select the winners on February 26. Photo: Polar bear Olympic mascot nominee.
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The mascots were presented on Channel One. A panel of experts had selected 10 best ideas. Photo: Brown bear Olympic mascot nominee.
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Most of the mascots are wearing winter sports gear. Photo: Father Frost (Russian Santa Claus) – a potential Olympic mascot.
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Russians will have 19 days to choose their favorite Olympic and Paralympic mascots before the two winners are selected by popular vote on February 26. Photo: Dolphin mascot nominee.
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Channel One Director Konstantin Ernst believes three mascots may be selected. Photo: Leopard mascot nominee.
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This may happen if several candidates get a similar number of votes. Photo: Russian Matryoshka dolls.
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After getting official Olympic status, the selected animals or characters will be available at talisman.sochi2014.ru. Photo: Fire Boy mascot.
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The chosen mascot will live a virtual life which Internet users will be able to follow online. It will also be possible to communicate with it. Photo: Bullfinch mascot nominee.
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Snowflake mascot nominee.
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Sun mascot nominee.
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Rabbit mascot nominee.
