Russian Travel Guide

Black Sea shark steak

The life and history of Krasnodar Krai is inextricably linked with the sea – The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to be exact. Their warm, fish-filled waters have influenced not only the climate of this southern Russian region, but the way of life and the culinary traditions of local residents. RTG TV host Stanislav Salnikov visited the Camelot Restaurant in Krasnodar where he helped prepare a delicious meal of spiny dogfish steak served with a Black Sea anchovy sauce.

Kogalym — city of oilmen

The name "Kogalym" translates from the language of the Khanti, the native people here, as "ruinous place". For thousands of years in the north of Yugra, where the city is located, the harsh northern natural environment ruled. And that would have continued for centuries more, if man hadn't discovered oil here. A city was built next to the deposits — in just 30 years it would be transformed into a wonderful oasis amidst the endless Siberian marshes. The only thing that remains unchanged is that Kogalym is to this day a city of oilmen. Of the 60,000 inhabitants, almost alll are linked to the oil sector. Today, Kogalym is often referred to as the pearl of Siberia. It's a modern, comfortable city — as you walk through it, you will be surprised by the abundance of sports and cultural facilities, sculptures and fountains. But the most important thing is that it's inhabited by astonishing people...

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