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Winter recreation in Mandrogi
Although the times when people wrote letters on birch bark and played the gusli (a harp-like instrument) are long passed, they don’t seem far off when in the village of Verkhnie Mandrogi on the Svir River. In Veps (a Finno-Ugric language) the word “mandrogi” translates to mean “rapids,” and fittingly so — there was a time when paddling down certain parts of the river could be quite dangerous and that is why people opted to drag the boats along the earth instead. The old village is long gone and a historical village designed for tourists stands in its place. Visitors can stay in wooden houses with beautifully carved trims, ride horses, discover the secrets to various folk crafts in this artisan settlement and take part in the programme entitled “Immersion Into the 19th Century.” This programme allows participants to spend a day living as a peasant, doing all of the work and ch...
Chronicle of the Valaam monastery
Over the centuries, the Valaam islands have been abandoned, they have been the setting for bloody wars, they have flourished in peace time, they have seen incredible spiritual feats, and they have seen betrayal. Their calling — to be a bulwark of the Russian Orthodox faith — remains unchanged, however. Host Alexander Uvarov learns about the troubled history of one of the oldest monasteries in Russia. This cloister has repeatedly come back from the brink to be reborn with evermore strength.
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Chronicle of the Valaam monastery
Kogalym - Onwards and upwards
Kogalym … A striking island of life amidst the beautiful expanses of Western Siberia. Today, this city is regarded as the main outpost in this oil-rich region. People come here from all over the country to live and to work. There is everything they need for a comfortable life, and art and creativity flourish here. In summer and in winter, Kogalym is rich in events. Learn more about this great city of oilmen that is striving to go further and higher in this RTG TV film.
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