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Peonies burst into bloom in Crimea (VIDEO)
Gateway to Russia
Aug 28 2026
Lifestyle
Laspi Bay, Sevastopol. The forest floor has exploded in color. Bright, vibrant peonies – pink, magenta, almost purple – have opened among the trees…
Пионы в Крыму
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