11-year-old Teimuraz, left, shows muscle.

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Ancient Muslim tombs near Verkhny Dzhalgan village.

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Local boys like to play on a square near the grave of St. George in ancient Dagestani city Derbent. St. George, a famed warrior, is the only saint worshipped by Christians and Muslims alike. Vladimir Vyatkin, who shot this photo, received the Gold Medal at Interphoto-98 exhibition.

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The Verkhny Dzhalgan settlement. Temuraz, 11, demonstrating feat of strength.

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Rural children take up wrestling, a national sport.

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