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The rivers of the central Urals
In Ancient Rus’ rivers were referred to as “God’s roads” and along their banks settlements and cities bubbled with life. During the summer, river currents served as highways for many boats and merchant caravans while in the winter the rivers’ frozen waters provided a track for sledges. Rivers also served as a stimulant in the development of new lands. Russians travelled to both the Ural Mountains and the lands of Siberia by water as back then rivers were used as the main route of travel. Hundreds of years have passed since this time and nowadays masses of tourists follow the paths that traders and travellers took before them. On their journeys they hope to catch a glimpse of the Ural rivers, which have played witness to the magnificent geological transformations that have taken place here over time. Traces of the different periods can easily be seen on their steep banks, just like on sto...
Special task force of the Moscow police
OMON, also known as the Russian Special Purpose Mobile Unit is a special police unit created for the rapid response and prevention of social unrest. Nowadays OMON forces are everywhere and no large event takes place without their participation — be it a football match, concert or a rally. Members of OMON work to maintain social order and public safety in both urban settings and hot spots. Their responsibilities include suppressing riots, arresting criminals and freeing hostages and the locating and deactivating explosive devices. Who exactly are these camo-clad men, how do they train and how do they feel when taking part in these special operations? Tune in to RTG TV’s programme The Special Forces of the Moscow Police to find out.
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Special task force of the Moscow police
Leningrad Region
Leningrad Oblast, in the North-West of Russia, is a region that in terms of the area it covers is comparable with certain European states. Here you’ll find monuments of history and architecture that preserve memories of ancient tribes that settled these lands, Medieval crusades and wars for lordship over these strategically important territories. An outlet onto the Baltic Sea, rivers in the valleys of which archaeologists to this day continue to find valuable artefacts. The region is also home to Lake Ladoga – the largest freshwater lake in Europe, which lovers of ecological tourism travel from all over the world. The natural environment here has a unique charm, and the rich cultural heritage of the region draws an incredibly varied range of travellers.
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