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Cuisine of the Caucasus at the Owl's Nest Restaurant
The Owl’s Nest restaurant is scenically located on the bank of the Mzymta River, which originates in the Caucasus Mountains. The restaurant’s menu stays true to its location, featuring a variety of Caucasian foods. RTG TV host Nadezhda Lebedeva learned how to prepare those dishes typically ordered on festive occasions, including lamb roasted in a French Cinderella Pumpkin and a starter of young cucumbers marinated inside a watermelon.
New Jerusalem. The Past and Present of Russian Palestine
It is easy to go back in time here, back to the 17th century, when Nikon, then the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, dreamed of building a retreat that would bear witness to Holy Rus’ faithfulness and its role as the keeper of the law and word of the Lord – an earthly estate for the Heavenly King. The patriarch, known for his ecclesiastical reforms, succeeded in reconstructing the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Neither before nor after Nikon has anyone been able to reproduce the ancient architectural miracle so perfectly. Nikon proved himself a true innovator, confirmed by the archeologists who carried out the church’s massive restoration. The scholars turned back the clock and managed to reveal new facts from the past. It turns out that the monastery near Moscow was once a hub of folk craft and ecclesiastical art. Those in the know claim they have never seen such amazing tile specimens...
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New Jerusalem. The Past and Present of Russian Palestine
A museum-free Petersburg — a recreational tour
Modern-day life in St. Petersburg is no less interesting than the city’s rich history. Inside SPb’s classic, old interiors inhabitants of the 21st-century megopolis have created their own, new history, making the city even more appealing to its visitors. Here tourists not only hope to see the city’s main sights, but to feel — even if just for an instant — as if they live here. Ducking into a small café, buying a souvenir to remember the trip and taking photos in unusual places are all simple activities that help guests get a real feel for the city.
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