Russian Travel Guide

The mountain rivers of Karachay

Pristine nature, magnificent mountains and rushing rivers are just a few of the great treasures Karachay-Cherkessia has to offer. One hundred and seventy two rivers flow throughout the republic and RTG TV host Stanislav Salnikov decided to pay the area a visit and check things out for himself. Almost all of Karachay-Cherkessia’s rivers originate from glaciers in the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. It is in the mountains that people have the chance to breathe clean air and drink clear, fresh water straight from streams. Perhaps living in such a healthy environment is the reason why mountaineers often tend to live so long. The rivers in Karachay-Cherkessia don’t only supply people with pure drinking water, but also serve as another source of energy – hydro-electricity. The bank of the Kuban River is home to quite an unusual hydro-electric power plant - one which uses water from three ...

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Traditional crafts of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country of treasures both old and new and is a country which has attracted people from all over the world for thousands of years. Those interested in Azerbaijani culture can learn about it not only from books, but also from the designs decorating national carpets, the polished sides of copper dishware and through the sounds of national music. The culture lives on in the artistic work of craftsmen who create their art out of love and passion for their heritage and craft. RTG TV presenter Igor Maximenko travelled to some of Azerbaijan’s various artisan towns where he familiarised himself with some of the country’s most talented artists who continue to practice and perfect the ancient crafts of their ancestors.