STARITSA, Russia (AP) — Clowns and street performers gather to attend the Karandash-Fest in the town of Staritsa in the region of Tver, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of Moscow. The ...

A circus performer rests prior to Karandash-Fest, a street festival of ciscus performers in Staritsa, Tver region, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.