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The art of pottery in Suzdal
The historic town of Suzdal was first mentioned in manuscripts dating back to 1024, leading researchers to believe that the town was founded no later than in the 10th century, almost immediately following the formation of the Russian state. Suzdal is conveniently located on the bank of the Kamenka River, which once served as a key trade route and undoubtedly contributed to the city’s prosperity. Suzdal quickly became one of the largest trade and industrial centres in Northeast Russia. Many artifacts can still be found in the history-rich soils and help to retell the city’s thousand-year history and the key role it once played in trade. Each year buried fragments of tools, jewelry and pottery are discovered, and not always by archeologists! Many artifacts have been uncovered, for example, as builders set foundations for new homes. This is exactly what happened several years ago and the cl...
Astrakhan-style fish dishes
The largest river delta in Europe — the Volga Delta - is located in southern Russia and teeming with fishermen almost year-round. RTG TV presenter Igor Maximenko visited the popular fishing spot to cast his rod and learn how to prepare some original dishes from the local catch.
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Astrakhan-style fish dishes
Journey through the Northern Ladoga region
Landscapes here can be summed up in a few simple words: Cliffs, pine trees and lakes. The Northern Ladoga area is one of the most picturesque parts of the Republic of Karelia. This vast geographical territory extends throughout several administrative districts and includes the coast, islands and waters from the northern part of Lake Ladoga. RTG TV presenter Igor Maximenko set off for the great Ladoga region where he saw real Ladoga skerries, visited the city of Sortavala and its Museum of Northern Ladoga as well as strolled around the amazing island of Pellotsaari where he managed to find an old quartz quarry.
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