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The metrological museum
Life as we know it in the modern world was created thanks to many accurate measurements. Without these specific and specialised calculations, a car wouldn’t run and an airplane wouldn’t fly. Metrology is the science of measurement. Russian Travel Guide host Igor Maximenko visited Russia’s only Museum of Metrology, located in St. Petersburg, where he learned about the history of the systems of measurements. One of the most interesting parts of the exhibit is that which features Russian standard measures of weight, length and volume: Fathoms, pounds and arshins. Here visitors can also find oddly-shaped and sized handweights – some of which are even made of glass, as well as weights dating back to 1747 that Empress Elizabeth of Russia declared the most accurate.
Special task force of the Moscow police
OMON, also known as the Russian Special Purpose Mobile Unit is a special police unit created for the rapid response and prevention of social unrest. Nowadays OMON forces are everywhere and no large event takes place without their participation — be it a football match, concert or a rally. Members of OMON work to maintain social order and public safety in both urban settings and hot spots. Their responsibilities include suppressing riots, arresting criminals and freeing hostages and the locating and deactivating explosive devices. Who exactly are these camo-clad men, how do they train and how do they feel when taking part in these special operations? Tune in to RTG TV’s programme The Special Forces of the Moscow Police to find out.
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Special task force of the Moscow police
Leningrad Region
Leningrad Oblast, in the North-West of Russia, is a region that in terms of the area it covers is comparable with certain European states. Here you’ll find monuments of history and architecture that preserve memories of ancient tribes that settled these lands, Medieval crusades and wars for lordship over these strategically important territories. An outlet onto the Baltic Sea, rivers in the valleys of which archaeologists to this day continue to find valuable artefacts. The region is also home to Lake Ladoga – the largest freshwater lake in Europe, which lovers of ecological tourism travel from all over the world. The natural environment here has a unique charm, and the rich cultural heritage of the region draws an incredibly varied range of travellers.
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