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Patchwork embroidery in Yuryevets
The city of Yuravets on the Upper Volga is almost 800 years old. People in the area have always cultivated flax and local seamstresses were known all over for their skills. In the 21st century seamstresses don’t weave, but make multi-coloured patchwork quilts from scraps of material. Although quilting is a craft done all over the world, different peoples began doing it at different points in time and for varying reasons. In Russia, for example, there is manual of rules, advice and instructions from the 16th century called “Domostroy,” which includes detailed descriptions of different cuts of dresses, how to best sort and save scraps of fabric and how to repair ready-made clothing. In the 20th century, patchwork became a kind of art – it served as a type of welcome for avant-garde and futuristic artists and has nowadays become a popular hobby.
Journey to the Solovetsky Islands
Hundreds and thousands of years ago, people set out on dangerous journeys in very simple ships and boats in order to get to the «holy» Solovetsky Islands in Northern Russia’s White Sea. Nowadays, these islands are much easier and safer to reach and are a bit of a tourist magnet. This holy destination in the middle of the sea is home to a monastery, a fortress, ancient artifacts and modern museums. Here you can also find isolated sketes, as well as manmade and natural miracles. A week is not enough time to visit all of the impressive sites these islands have to offer. Nevertheless, even a short trip to this secluded place is worth it and will leave an ever-lasting impression on all those that visit.
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Journey to the Solovetsky Islands
The bears of Kamchatka
The Kamchatka Peninsula is known for its breathtaking northern nature full of volcanos, hot springs, endless tundra, impassable forests and protected lands, which are teeming with wild animals. This is turf where the great and mighty brown bear reigns strong and people can meet him almost anywhere – in the forest, mountains, valleys, rivers or a lake – these are all bear territory. The area around Kuril Lake is a particularly good place to observe such wildlife. Every year, at the end of summer, thousands of bears come here in search of Pacific salmon. Giant schools of salmon travel to the lake in order to lay eggs and are met by these sharp-clawed, hungry landlords who tirelessly feast on fish. Such a filling food-fest helps local brown bears to build up the fat reserves they need in order to spend the winter in hibernation. During this time the bears are so involved in their intense fi...
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