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Tour of Krasnodar
Krasnodar, the centre of the largest resort area in Russia, is a city with unique southern flavour. Here great respect has been paid to the traditions of the Cossacks, who immigrated to the area. Their century-old traditions beautifully accompany the rhythm of modern life in Krasnodar, one of the most dynamic economic centres in the country. Rumiya Niyazova travelled to the city of sun and endless holidays where she saw for herself that even tropical fruits grow in the bountiful region. She also got to experience some of the extreme activities on offer at the city’s many parks and dived into Krasnodar’s street night life where there are more bars and clubs than blocks of flats. Rumiya also found out what local trendsetters like to wear, met with the inhabitants of the city’s safari park and took on a virtual opponent in bowling — the most popular game amongst those who live...
THE COURTSHIP RITUAL OF THR BLACK GROUSE: DANCE OF THE SPRING FOREST
Black grouse current. Not just mating games, but a sacred ritual inherited from the depths of time. The forest thicket. Lawn. The first rays of the sun. And in the silence, strange sounds are suddenly heard: a dull murmur... sharp clicks... a hissing chuff...These black beauties entered the arena. With scarlet eyebrows. With lyre tails. Ready to fight for the right to continue the family. A real wildlife show, during which grouse dance, fight, and seduce. It seems that spring itself speaks through their voices. RTG's film tells the story of these amazing sedentary birds and their celebration of spring.
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THE COURTSHIP RITUAL OF THR BLACK GROUSE: DANCE OF THE SPRING FOREST
Lunch at the Masha i medved Inn
RTG host Olga Degtyareva began familiarising herself with the traditions of Russian cuisine in St. Petersburg at the Russian Museum of Ethnography. The museum is home to many artifacts that show a lot about the beliefs and traditions of Russian people, their daily life and their holiday customs. Then, with the help of the head chef from the Masha and the Bear Tavern, Olga prepared some traditional Russian dishes. Beef in a mushroom sauce and with a vegetable puree, boiled pierogi and drunken apples with honey were all on the menu.
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