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Page last updated at 00:49 GMT, Monday, 20 July 2009 01:49 UK

Russians celebrate cucumber festival

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A colourful festival has taken place in Russia to celebrate the versatility and economic importance of the humble cucumber.

Some of the delicacies on display included cucumbers on toast and cucumber jam.

Anna Holligan reports on the festivities in the Vladimir region.

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