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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.
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.
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Traditional crafts of Azerbaijan
The Ruskeala marble quarry
Ruskeala is a mysterious and mountainous region located in the very heart of the Republic of Karelia. It is home to a majestic canyon edged by snow-white cliffs that once served as a marble quarry. Workers however stopped extracting this cold stone and nowadays the canyon is considered a natural site. This huge bowl, once carved out by human hands, is now half full of the purest subterranean emerald-toned waters. The old, abandoned quarry is now a destination for tourists with a scenic two-kilometre trail passing along the edge of the canyon. RTG TV host Igor Maximenko checked out this route to see what all of the hype was about.
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