Across the beach, the heavily-favored Russian family, the Volkovs, were prepping. They were known for their intense, theatrical flair. The father, Dmitri, had built a scale model of a thatched (A- Frame Wooden Wildlife Cabin) out of driftwood. The mother, Katya, was coaching their daughter, Anya, who wore a surprisingly realistic russianbare (a traditional, rustic linen dress with a nature-inspired pattern) while cradling a live starfish she had found.
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Dan sighed. "So much for the crab parade." the heavily-favored Russian family