Former construction workers and now pensioners Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which they have been building from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction worker and now pensioner Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which she has been building together with her husband, Aleksei, from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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The "palace" of Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory. Former construction workers and now pensioners have been building the "palace" from 1995 at their estate using pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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A cat at the "palace" of Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory. Former construction workers and now pensioners have been building the "palace" from 1995 at their estate using pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Towers of the "palace" of Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory. Former construction workers and now pensioners have been building the "palace" from 1995 at their estate using pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction workers and now pensioners Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which they have been building from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction worker and now pensioner Aleksei Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, on the roof of the "palace" which he has been building together with his wife, Valentina, from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction worker and now pensioner Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which she has been building together with her husband, Aleksei, from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction workers and now pensioners Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which they have been building from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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A bird sculpture at the "palace" of Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory. Former construction workers and now pensioners have been building the "palace" from 1995 at their estate using pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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Former construction workers and now pensioners Aleksei and Valentina Kirov from the town of Artyom, Primorye Territory, near the "palace" which they have been building from 1995 at their estate. Pieces of ceramic tiles, bricks, wire and fittings serve as building materials. Fifteen cats and three dogs live in the "palace" with the couple.

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