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The Petersburg museum of the history of photography
Since the moment of their invention cameras have always been at the peak of technological progress with the latest developments in precision mechanics, optics and chemistry immediately being implemented in new models. Nowadays, using these heavy metal cameras brings about a feeling nostalgia. Their time is coming to an end with new, mini, almost weightless, plastic models that are completely electronic taking their place. Luckily there are still many photography-lovers who carefully work to preserve and restore devices and instruments related to this interest. At the St. Petersburg Museum of the History of Photography visitors can discover the vast collection of film cameras from all over the world as well as try their hand at developing film and printing photographs themselves.
Kizhi. Wooden Church Architecture
The first churches appeared in Russia in the 10th century, built by Byzantines. These constructions served as models for Russian architects. They were models in stone, however. In the forested northern parts, everything was built in wood – a material that was cheap, light and easy to work with. The Russian architects, like translators, had to interpret the Byzantine canon in wood. Gradually, the Russian masters developed their own style of construction. Wooden architecture reached its peak in the Russian north in the 15th to 18th century. Learn how unique churches arose on the island of Kizhi, and hear the legends that surrounded them in a film by RTG TV.
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Kizhi. Wooden Church Architecture
Bird stories
The lives of wild animals are filled with events and activities hidden from most of the world. Only by carefully and attentively observing them can people begin to comprehend and explain some of their curious behaviour and the secrets of their everyday lives. The Russian Travel Guide set off for the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve with a biologist to take an eye-opening trip around the islands of the White Sea. Specially-built shelters, equipment and experiments are all things that help us to better understand the private lives of birds. If you are a careful and grateful observer, many secrets of the natural world will reveal themselves to you right before your eyes.
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