[monkey247]

Finally the Tatarstan pics! These are from the official opening of the new tennis complex at the football school "Yar Chally" (Tatar name for Naberezhnye Chelny), Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, 11 June 2009.

Article in Russian with background info (Google translation).

L to R: Farid Mukhametshin (State Council Chairman), Marat, Oleg Taktarov (Russian fighter/actor).


Full size photo: http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/374...abchel2xxl.jpg

Being offered chak chak, a Tatar sweet and symbol of hospitality.


Full size photo: http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/972...abchel3xxl.jpg

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Marat with Oleg Taktarov, Sabantui festival, Nizhnekamsk, 12 June 2009.

[justmarat]

Thank you so much for all the piccies, Monkeytatoo!!:inlo ve:

[maratsmaiden]

Heidi... you've outdone yourself!!! Thank you so much... he looks just amazing I love the one where he's munching on the treat.. lol

FYI - Girls (and guys) we can now be the proud owners of Marat car decals... The tee's have been around for a while, but the decals are new

http://www.stickitwear.com/car_decals.html

[BlueLighthouse]

Originally Posted by KarlyM

I think everyone just passed out after viewing the pics you posted above (post #19) and had to seek medical attention... that might explain the quietness.

I was just back from MTO - now I need ambulance again seeing loads of photos ...

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by maratsmaiden

FYI - Girls (and guys) we can now be the proud owners of Marat car decals... The tee's have been around for a while, but the decals are new

"russian brother"

[PennyThePenguin]

Originally Posted by monkeytattoo

Again, Penny, I don't get the "joke"! I must be very dim. Who is the CHEAT and why?! The absence of straightforward information or posting guidelines makes it pretty hard to manoeuvre in here at times! Is it policy for mods to call names, even in jest?

you my dear in jest of course. and because of the 2009 photos but like I said, it's all in jest. and mods are regular posters as well, not bots or paid staff members so we are allowed a certain "freedom of expression" sometimes

[Remy]

Oh my great pictures (although i must admit i kind of miss Marat in his tennis outfits )

[CeReN]

Playing tennis in suit.
monkeytattoo, thank you very very much. These pictures are really great.

A year ago i ate chak chak that is made by my friend's Tatar mother. It's really delicious.