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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...
Bird stories
The lives of wild animals are filled with events and activities hidden from most of the world. Only by carefully and attentively observing them can people begin to comprehend and explain some of their curious behaviour and the secrets of their everyday lives. The Russian Travel Guide set off for the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve with a biologist to take an eye-opening trip around the islands of the White Sea. Specially-built shelters, equipment and experiments are all things that help us to better understand the private lives of birds. If you are a careful and grateful observer, many secrets of the natural world will reveal themselves to you right before your eyes.
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Bird stories
Astrakhan-style fish dishes
The largest river delta in Europe — the Volga Delta - is located in southern Russia and teeming with fishermen almost year-round. RTG TV presenter Igor Maximenko visited the popular fishing spot to cast his rod and learn how to prepare some original dishes from the local catch.
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