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The Yuriev monastery
Monasteries serve as a stronghold of the Orthodox faith on Russian soil. Each monastery has its own unique history and for thousands of tourists, pilgrims and those simply seeking an escape from their busy everyday lives these places truly are holy. The most remote and hidden monasteries, some of which are even hard to reach, were built by people with no interest in a connection with the outside world, only in their connection with God. The peaceful environment of such places seems to be protected by nature itself. Other spiritual centres, on the contrary, were built by those who sought to be heard by the masses — no one other than the rulers of the Russian State. Such monasteries then became a solid foundation of princely power and their superiors played an active role in local political life. One such institution is the St. George Monastery. RTG TV host Alexander Uvarov v...
Cordon seafood salad
Gelendzhik, a popular Russian resort city on the coast of the Black Sea is a top destination not only for those seeking a sunny, beach holiday. The Kordon Country Club, located a short distance from Gelendzhik, provides visitors with an alternative to the typical sunny sand-sprawl. At the country club guests stay at a cosy tourist complex where they can relax on the lakeside and enjoy the majesty of the surrounding Markotkh Mountain Range. There they can also fish and sample the delightful Black-Sea cuisine prepared by talented chefs from local restaurants.
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Cordon seafood salad
Mediterranean Cuisine at the La More Restaurant
What better place to prepare delicious seafood dishes than at a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Black Sea and appropriately called La More? Here chefs serve Italian dishes centred around a local sea specialty – Black Sea mussels. The shellfish, which are a bit salty to the taste, help to give traditional Mediterranean recipes a gourmet twist. La More’s head chef taught RTG host Olga Degtyareva how to prepare a hot starter and a risotto. He also let her in on the secret of just what makes the dishes so special.
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