Historically, Russia’s northern territory has been particularly attractive to monks due to its isolated location and sparse population. It therefore comes as no surprise that the first Russians to set foot on the islands of Lake Ladoga were none other than those in search of solitude — monks. The island of Konevets, though small in size, offers its inhabitants complete privacy. Here one has the chance to, in complete peace, reflect upon life and listen to their soul. Such important moments are those which will be remembered forever and which will be of great use during times when all the heart desires is a moment of peace and quiet. Simply remember the moments spent on the waters of Lake Ladoga, surrounded by the quiet forest, the winding sandy shore and the peaceful, quiet atmosphere. It is no wonder that one of the gems of the Russian North, the Konevsky Monastery, is fou...
There are only four waterparks in the whole world built into the open sea. One of them is «A Sea of Pleasure» in Anapa. The sunny city, however, is not a destination just for those looking to relax and soak up the sun on the beach, but also for professional athletes and others who love waterskiing and wakeboarding.
Beautiful, successful and determined; these three words perfectly describe the impressive Svetlana Zhurova, who is not only a gifted athlete, but also an outstanding politician. The famous speed-skater achieved such acomplishment in both fields thanks to the fact that she never gives up, never wallows in self-pity and takes initiative, solving all problems placed before her. Winning an Olympic gold medal was Zhurova’s prized dream. It took her 16 long years to achieve this goal, coming up short in Lillehammer, Nagano and Salt Lake City. Winning gold in the 2006 Turin Olympics with one of the best starts yet, the Russian speed-skater became the third athlete in Russian Olympic history to reign victorious in this sport. Svetlana Zhurova shared her opinions on adrenaline, raising children and a woman’s role in politics with RTG TV host Natalya Krylova.