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Vintage Car Rally in Moscow

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Fifty engines of different epochs from the beginning of the 20th century till the late Soviet era drove down Moscow's central streets in a retro rally this weekend. Although the organizers spared the oldest creations of Russian and foreign engineering genius dating back to 1949 and earlier, other cars competed at full scale to the joy and surprise of passers-by. To find out more about these vintage cars, please refer to our gallery.

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A woman in a Soviet car participating in the retro rally in Moscow on April 22.
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The "Ingosstrakh Exclusive Classic Day" car rally kicked off by the Metropol Hotel in Moscow's center.
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Final preps before the start of the retro rally on April 22.
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The cars, which rolled off the production line before 1949, didn't take part in the overall ranking.
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"Passion" has become the theme of this year's rally; red is a symbol color.
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Despite the gloomy weather, the rally guests enjoyed taking photos with the vintage cars participating in the rally.
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All the cars participating in the retro rally have state registrations; they are fully on the run.
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The oldest car from the beginning of the 20th century.
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The route, which was 70 km long, led across Moscow's central streets.
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Fifty engines of different epochs took part in the classic rally.
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Rolls-Royce cars participated in the "Ingosstrakh Exclusive Classic Day" rally along with vintage engines from Russia and abroad.
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