(Vasiliy Kolotilov / For The Times)Young men show off their strength at an outdoor gym on the promenade along the Volga River in central Volgograd. Vasiliy Kolotilov / For The Times Two skateboarders entertain themselves in Volgograd on Sept. 2, 2017. Vasiliy Kolotilov / For The TimesHistory runs deep in Volgograd and its long embankments along the mighty Volga River, an important strategic and commercial artery in Russia. (Vasiliy Kolotilov / For The Times)The anti-corruption protests that rattled local authorities across the country this spring and summer didn’t get much traction here. Vasiliy Kolotilov / For The TimesSupport our journalism Please consider subscribing today to support stories like this one.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2018 18:56 UTC