“Can you play the balalaika?“
Contest #707 Hint
Location of the first time this “royal” group came together.
Contest #690 Hint
He started his career rise in a pumpkin patch, went to China and Russia, and got caught because of his tapes.
Contest #689 Hint
Breaking up a river is an important part of an annual festival held at this location.
Contest #688 Hint
By now, it might be obvious that the series is for holidays in the week of the contest. This one follows the series theme.
One location established by the person who is celebrated during the week in one US city can be found here. Not surrounded by fencing.
Contest #687 Hint
451 years ended and this is the final celebration location
Contest #678 Hint
What happened here eventually impacted an area of 20,000 KM2
Contest #677 Hint
Building at the location was built up but without permits. Workers forced to work despite significant concerns by authorities.
Contest #667 Hint
Started nearly 190 years ago, its product label features an animal that is now extinct.
Contest #664 Hint
Inspired by a visit from a King and Queen, hence the name.