Russian hunters recreate old imperial tradition of russian aristocracy of hunting with hounds.A group of people organized hunt with hounds in full costume at Mozhaisk `Avanpost` touristic base about 90 kilometers from Moscow. Costumes were loaned from a theatre for about $30 per day. Hound hunting involves using packs of dogs to chase bears, bobcats or cougars to exhaustion so they can be shot while they are helpless to escape. Pictured: Women participated too as it used to be in 19th century ; a shot of vodka is always welcome - especially when it`s minus 20 degrees cold outdoors