Russians compete in dancing with their dogs

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Russians held a championship in dancing with dogs

Location: Moscow, Russia

Dogs and their human partners performed at the Eurasia 2021 dog expo

The competition had two disciplines - freestyle and synchronized dance

(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT, VALENTINA (NO SURNAME GIVEN), SAYING:"I have a wonderful impression, you know. I think people need dogs to teach us love and fidelity, and to be, I don't know how to say it - humane."

(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) FESTIVAL VISITOR, KRISTINA (NO SURNAME GIVEN), SAYING:"I am absolutely amazed. We came here to opt for a dog breed. We had several ones in mind. But now actually I don't know where to look first. A dog is just an amazing creature, we can learn a lot from them - love, faithfulness. How they look you in the eyes - it is unbelievable."