Russian Travel Guide

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...

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THE GEOGRAPHY OF TASTE. SUMMER SQUASH PASTA WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND PUMPKIN CREAM

Every year at the end of summer, people return from their country houses and gardens with huge bags, baskets, carts, and even car trunks full of… summer squash! And every year the same question arises: what to do with the harvest? People begin giving summer squash away to their friends, neighbors, colleagues, and relatives. They, in turn, give them away to their friends, neighbors, colleagues, and relatives. And everyone looks at these squashes and thinks: What in the world can I do with these? Vladimir Pavlov, of course, has an answer. He has invented a recipe that will fundamentally change our attitude towards this vegetable. And everyone who watches this program will joyfully approach their generous friends who have country houses and gardens and pre-order summer squash for the following year! Chef and RTG host Vladimir Pavlov is going to make summer squash pasta, which he will ser...