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Off the beaten track in Ingushetia
The Republic of Ingushetia is one of the smallest federal subjects in the Russian Federation. Nevertheless, it is still considered one of the greatest tourist treasures among those who visit. In addition to the majestic ridges of the Caucasus Mountains, the region boasts over two thousand objects of historical heritage. These include stunning medieval architectural monuments, the area’s well-known 30-metre battle towers in particular. The Ingush are a people proud of their history, and they strive to preserve the traditions practised by their ancestors. The region is just starting to become a destination on the modern traveller’s map, which is why those who visit feel like real pioneers, as well as truly wanted guests.
The Ruskeala marble quarry
Ruskeala is a mysterious and mountainous region located in the very heart of the Republic of Karelia. It is home to a majestic canyon edged by snow-white cliffs that once served as a marble quarry. Workers however stopped extracting this cold stone and nowadays the canyon is considered a natural site. This huge bowl, once carved out by human hands, is now half full of the purest subterranean emerald-toned waters. The old, abandoned quarry is now a destination for tourists with a scenic two-kilometre trail passing along the edge of the canyon. RTG TV host Igor Maximenko checked out this route to see what all of the hype was about.
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The Ruskeala marble quarry
The St.Petersburg history museum at the Rumyantsev mansion
In the very centre of St. Petersburg on the English Embankment stands the mansion of Count Nikolay Rumyantsev, which is now home to the city’s history museum. Its exhibits focus on a time when St. Petersburg was still Leningrad, and the museum’s artifacts allow visitors to gain a different perspective of the city’s history and residents during the Soviet era. The impressive expanse of the exhibitions covers the heroic defence of Leningrad during the Second World War and of the city’s greatest human tragedy that took place during the Blockade. RTG TV host Igor Maximenko got to check out these fascinating exhibits for himself and take an interactive journey through time, finding out what the city and its residents were like almost 100 years ago.
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