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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.
Fishing for nerka red salmon in Kamchatka
Those who have never caught and then proceeded to release a fish have no idea how satisfying this sensation can be – when this scaled being feels again the freedom that was almost taken away from it and plunges into the depths of the ocean. Experienced fisherman, traveller and instructor Dmitry Drozdov set out with a group of friends for the Icha River on the western bank of the Kamchatka Peninsula in hopes of hooking some sockeye salmon. In this Russian Travel Guide programme this fishing expert shares his insight on how outsmarting fish involves being clever, savvy and, of course, a certain element of luck.
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Fishing for nerka red salmon in Kamchatka
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.
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