Russian Travel Guide

Fishing for nerka red salmon in Kamchatka

Those who have never caught and then proceeded to release a fish have no idea how satisfying this sensation can be – when this scaled being feels again the freedom that was almost taken away from it and plunges into the depths of the ocean. Experienced fisherman, traveller and instructor Dmitry Drozdov set out with a group of friends for the Icha River on the western bank of the Kamchatka Peninsula in hopes of hooking some sockeye salmon. In this Russian Travel Guide programme this fishing expert shares his insight on how outsmarting fish involves being clever, savvy and, of course, a certain element of luck.

Svetlana Zhurova. Sportswoman and politician

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.

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