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Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi — master of the illusion of light
In the second half of the 19th century Arkhip Kuindzhi, defined by many as a talented, self-taught genius not afraid to stray from tradition, raised the bar regarding the art of the Russian landscape to unprecedented heights. Ilya Repin wrote of Kuindzhi, “The illusion of light was his god and there was no other artist that managed to achieve as much as he did in the art of landscape. Kuindzhi is the painter of light.” After the showing of his painting “Night on the Dnepr” in 1880, Arkhip Kuindzhi became famous all over the country. People stood in enormous queues in order to catch a glimpse of his lifelike landscapes however at forty years old, Kuindzhi decided that he no longer wanted to show his paintings. This “silence” lasted for 30 years, until his death. A visit to the famed artist’s museum-apartment in St. Petersburg helps to shed some light on the mystery that shrou...
Russia's rhythmic gymnastics team
It is the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team that sets the tempo, rhythm and expectations for the entire gymnastic world. It is Russia that other teams compare themselves to, imitate and try their best to beat. Since 2000 this has remained yet a dream for other rhythmic gymnastics teams around the world as Russia has won all of the golds in the event since the 2000 Olympic Games. Tune in to RTG TV to enter the fascinating and magical world of rhythmic gymnastics. Learn the secret to their success from Russia’s famed coach Irina Viner and see just what a typical practice is like for her unparalleled athletes.
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Russia's rhythmic gymnastics team
Fishing on Kilpola Island
Since ancient times the shores of Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake, have been inhabited by people who have always treasured and worked to preserve their unique traditions and customs. These are lands full of ancient legends where, for centuries, local people have lived their daily lives among the beauty of untouched northern nature. The Northern Ladoga area possesses a unique charm with the relaxed majesty of Karelia’s nature being felt with the breaking of each wave on the island’s rocky shore. Igor Maximenko travelled to the island of Kilpola in the north-western part of Lake Ladoga where he tried his luck fishing and got to know some of the local culinary traditions.
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