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Nature reserve Island of the gulf of Kandalaksha
There are still a few places on our planet that have remained untouched by mankind, maintaining their pure nature. One such place is the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve on the Kandalaksha Gulf. Here it is nature that reigns strong with only a handful of human guests having visited – mostly defence lawyers and observers. The State Kandalaksha Nature Reserve expanded in Northern Russia. Although it may seem a rigid and cold place at first, the reserve is full of life and splendor. A short trip around parts of the Kandalaksha Reserve and the islands of the White Sea help us understand just why these lands are so carefully preserved, from what and, most important of all, why.
Fishing for Trout in the Rivers of the Kola Peninsula
The Kola Peninsula in Northwest Russia is shrouded in darkness for more than half of the year. The first frosts hit the area at the end of October and temperatures don’t rise above freezing until May. The snow that has accumulated over the long winter disappears only at the end of the calendar spring. As the snow and ice melt, the water runs into and fills the peninsula’s 130,000 lakes and rivers, where many large trout live. Travelling to this harsh environment to fish in these abundant waters is every fisherman’s dream. Hundreds of kilometres of arctic tundra surround this area, making it difficult to reach. Nevertheless, avid trout fishermen continue to dream big in hopes of getting that big catch.
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Fishing for Trout in the Rivers of the Kola Peninsula
Ladoga pikeperch for lunch
Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, is not known for its calm waters. Waves break the water’s surface even on still days, almost crashing on the bank near the shoreside restaurant Osinovets Lighthouse. This restaurant’s location is not the only thing that makes it special – here chefs prepare fresh, delicious seafood like no one else. The fish guests order for lunch was happily swimming around the lake hours before. RTG TV host Igor Vukolov visited the restaurant try some its most popular pike perch dishes and learn the secrets to its perfect preparation.
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