Russian Travel Guide

Artist and engraver Vladimir Nuzhdin

From a hobby to a craft to an art — this is the typical path an artist takes in pursuit of perfection. We call the things which give us esthetic pleasure masterpieces and admire the talent of their creators by calling them masters of their craft. One-hundred-and-fifty years ago Nuremberg flat pewter miniatures came from Germany to Russia, where they found both their craftsmen and collectors. This type of small figure was extremely popular among people from all social classes. During the Soviet Union these flat Nuremberg miniatures were preserved thanks to the tin soldiers which were cast by hand for schoolchildren to play with. Artist and engraver Vladimir Nuzhdin once did this. He tells the Russian Travel Guide some of the tricks of the trade and he and his friends share stories about the difficult path to international recognition.

Abin Trout Farm

Long ago the land in the foothills of the Caucuses Mountains was considered to be sacred. Modern scientists and ecologists have confirmed the area’s value saying the Abinsk District is one of the best places to live in Krasnodor Krai. It is here that the relict juniper grows and where the water is saturated with silver ions. People breed trout in these waters as the conditions in Abinsk are ideal for doing so: The water is clean, the fish are monitored by professionals and are fed only the highest-quality food. RTG host Denis Golovko not only visited the impressive plant, but also got to taste the fish.

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