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The View From Up On High. The Churches of Veliky Novgorod
It is better to die than to allow one’s gods to be insulted,” the people of Novgorod stated, resisting attempts to convert them from their pagan beliefs to Christianity. In the face of this opposition, Prince Vladimir’s envoys resorted to brute force. With fire and the sword. It was in this way that Novgorod was brought round to the Christian faith in the 10th century. But a new strength was born out of that fire. Christianity united the different tribes and groups. Two centuries later, the majority of the churches in this medieval city were part of a vast monastery. Every community in Novgorod had its own church – the inhabitants of each neighborhood in the city, even streets, merchants working in the different trades, aristocratic families. The church signified heavenly patronage and affirmed the existence of the community within the sacral space of the city. The history and architectu...
Homestay tourism in Byzovaya village
The Pechorsky Region of the Komi Republic is known for its natural sights, attracting travellers from all over with its Ural Mountains, endless forests and the largest river in the European North – the Pechora River. Those who have been lucky enough to visit the area however will likely agree that one of the best things this krai has to offer is its unique, creative and welcoming people. RTG TV host Alexander Uvarov decided to spend a day with these enchanting people in the world famous village of Byzovaya.
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Homestay tourism in Byzovaya village
Shooting sports — the science of hitting targets
They're not manufactured for war or for hunting. First-class weapons, pistols and rifles, have been used by sportsmen for almost a century and a half — that's how long marksmanship has been an Olympic sport. RTG host Stanislav Salnikov tries his hand at the sport, assessing his abilities at an in-door range and in clay-pigeon shooting. He also learns how the sport is developing through the use of psychologists and physiologists who work to create champions.
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