Russian Travel Guide

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Nikas Safronov — life as art

Nikas Safronov, one of the most in-demand artists in Russia, is the creator of his own artistic style, “Dream Vision.” He works go in many different artistic directions — from realism to surrealism — and his pieces can be found in private collections all over the world. Some of his paintings include portraits of presidents and renowned artists and musicians; however there is nothing like his 15-room flat in Moscow’s city centre. It is its own piece of art. It took ten years to complete and in it each room is decorated and designed in a certain style — from gothic to hi-tech — and filled with antique furniture and other rare pieces. This RTG programme is all about this fascinating artist, an open and positive person in both his work and way of life.

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.