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The Novgorod veche
Just what is the Novgorodian Assembly? It is a legislative body that can be compared to the modern-day State Duma. In Novgorod the highest authority of power was the people’s assembly, which was called the «Veche». There citizens discussed the most important issues concerning domestic and foreign policies – questions such as the crowning and expulsion of princes, instances of war and peace and unions with other states. Nowadays there is a bright theatrical show of the same name taking place in Veliky Novgorod. The modern Novgorodian «Veche» helps guests to immerse themselves in the past. There tourists can see how the old «Novgorodka» coin was minted, taste classic Novgorodian cuisine and try on outfits boyars once wore.
Pyotr Gorshenin. The technology for transformation in film
The world of film is one full of illusions. Despite this fact, these illusions should come off as absolute reality. Make-up and costumes play a key role in making this happen. Being able to transform a young person into an old man, a beauty into a beast or create a fantastic creature or copy the image of a real person is truly a great art. One of the most famous Russian studios whose professionals specialise in make-up art creating special effects in world cinema is FX Design Group. The studio is managed by Pyotr Gorshenin — a make-up artist and the president of the National Guild of Make-Up Artists of Russia. Tune in to this RTG TV programme and learn how to apply complex plastic make-up, how models and masks of people and animals are made as well as how the most courageous cinematic concepts are turned into reality.
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Pyotr Gorshenin. The technology for transformation in film
Kayaking. An Olympic duet
A spectacular, intense and beloved sport all over the world, canoe racing is just beginning its triumphant paddle throughout Russia, gradually attracting more and more fans. Olympic champions Yury Postrigay and Alexander Dyachenko are some of the most popular faces in this sport and have been relentless in winning race after race for their country. Although they are both world leaders in this field, the two athletes are nothing alike – like fire and water. This however works to their advantage as they complement each other perfectly on the water. This extraordinary duet have even been labelled the “Russian rockets” by lovers and experts of the sport. Watch RTG TV’s new programme to learn more.
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