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Valentin Vorobiev. The art of blacksmiths
Valentin Vorobyov is a third generation smith working under the artistic pseudony of Metalissimus. In the 1980s, despite his lack of any professional artistic education, he began to work with metal, quickly becoming of the finest in the art in Russia. In the Moscow region village of Korostovo, he has created his own museum of artistic smithery featuring his finest sculptures created using varied techniques, from classical sculptures to techno-art. This film takes a look at his creative path and the family life of this hereditary smith, the traditions of his mastery and the secret of conquering the Louvre.
Taman. Treasure peninsula
The Taman Peninsula in southern Russia is inextricably linked with two seas: The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It is characterised by kilometres of beaches, endless vineyard lands, mud volcanoes and a plethora of flowering lotus plants. The territory is known as “the peninsula of treasures and mysteries” and long ago was home to the large Greek colonies of Hermonassa and Phanagoria. Many of these people's historical items from everyday life have been found on these lands and preserved. RTG TV host Stanislav Salnikov travelled to the peninsula to learn more about the dramatic events that have marked its history. There he saw for himself just how unique Taman's nature is and that truly nothing else can compare.
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Taman. Treasure peninsula
Vacation on the Asafov Islands
Work on the Gorky Reservoir began in 1948, and was completed almost ten years later. The appearance of this artificial lake had an effect many things, including the local climate, flora and fauna. It changed the species composition of fish and the speed of the Volga River’s flow. Areas that were once barren and void of life became covered in green. Nowadays one of the reservoir’s most popular places is the Asafovy Islands. This is a place where fishermen and tourists alike love to set up camp and the site of large touristic festivals.
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