Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival

No Comment Video. Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/08/2026 - 12:52 GMT+2 Hundreds of costumed paddleboarders floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday for an annual stand-up paddleboard carnival, cheered on by live bands and crowds on the bridges above. Hundreds of paddleboarders in elaborate costumes floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday for a stand-up paddleboard carnival. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Participants dressed as mermaids, kebab vendors and characters from Russian folklore, including the witch Baba Yaga, while some brought their dogs along for the ride. Live bands and cheerleaders performed on the bridges above as boards drifted past. One couple said their mermaid costume began with the tail and grew from there. Participants described the event as a way to bring people together, with one saying such gatherings strengthen families and friendships. Carnival Moscow Sport Top stories Now playing Next Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival Now playing Next Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Now playing Next Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency Now playing Next Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Now playing Next 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency Now playing Next 13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine Now playing Next Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Now playing Next FIFA defends Infantino over allegations of 'lover' pay-off at UEFA Now playing Next Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant Now playing Next Comic Con Astana brings global stars and thousands of cosplay fans to Kazakhstan Now playing Next Western Europe sets new temperature record hitting 900 million people worldwide Now playing Next A unique ninety seconds in the 21st century: Spain prepares for historic eclipse trio ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill No Comment Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims No Comment 90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity No Comment Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave Europe News Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland after extradition Ukraine 13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities World News Israel rejects the US plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas Japan Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism Culture news Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Sport FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA Europe News Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry Europe News Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Ukrainian drone explodes near border between Romania and Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry Colombia US intends to send $1 billion in aid to Colombia following de la Espriella's inauguration Travel News Rome-Madrid row: how Spain checks travellers arriving from Italy Europe News Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill three, including a child Culture news Amanda Knox takes her story to the Edinburgh Fringe reigniting old wounds USA US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction without congressional approval USA US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income Europe News Exclusive: Euronews ‘extremist’ label is Lukashenka’s revenge, Tsikhanouskaya said ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT