I think it's Russia but I'm not sure. Anyway..I give him a ten 
Pole contest goes really bad. 
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Reportedly, the man named Alexander was seriously injured but did not die:
A statement said: “A 28-year-old patient was diagnosed with fractures of the ribs and scapula.
"He underwent a brain scan. So far everything is in order but injuries of this kind can show up within a day or two.
"He is under strict surveillance. His condition is assessed as heavy."
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5606712/russia-maslenitsa-video-man-falls-pole-festival-orthodox/
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The man fell 7 meters / 23 feet
It happened in Anzhero-Sudhen, which is rougly 300km from Novisibirsk (similar longitude to Nepal).
Before Alexander took to the pole, an announcer told the crowd he was “almost an Olympic champion” in climbing.
About the event:
Pole climbing is one of a number of Russian traditions in the the Maslenitsa festivities which mark the beginning of the end of the long cold winter.
The ritual symbolises touching the sun which will soon bring spring and summer warmth, and marked the week before Lent in the Orthodox calendar.
They eat pancakes, and there can be fist and snowball fights along with sleigh rides.
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