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Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun
This museum’s amazing collection allows visitors to witness the art of fan-making, which, in reality, involves the combination of various art forms: Painting, carving and inlay work, embroidery and lacemaking. Fan-makers used to use all of the materials and technologies available in their craft.These, sometimes miraculously preserved, fragile objects have survived the test of time and war, have had many different owners and nowadays are able to tell us many incredible stories. These fans serve as a type of mirror, reflecting the era in which they were made, its customs, achievements, fashion and the available technology. Bright and eye-catching, the museum’s fan collection is ready to open up a world of secrets to visitors - as long as they look closely.
Active recreation in the Caucasus village of Psebai
The village of Psebai in the Northwest region of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range is just steps away from hundreds of recreation trails. Rafters and professional mountain climbers however are not the only ones who flock to the area — those trying extreme sport for the first time also love to visit. RTG host Olga Degtyraveva decided to conquer the skies over the Caucasus along with its rushing rivers and rocky ridges.
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Active recreation in the Caucasus village of Psebai
Timofei Mozgov basketball player
The high-standing centre for the Russian national basketball team, Timofey Mozgov, is one of the true symbols of Russian basketball. He won over the hearts of Russian basketball fans playing for Moscow’s Khimki club and set off for the United States to realise the dream of all basketball players — to play for the NBA. Doing such, Mozgov became one of only seven athletes in the history of Russian sport to be invited to play in the North American league.
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