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Traditional crafts of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a country of treasures both old and new and is a country which has attracted people from all over the world for thousands of years. Those interested in Azerbaijani culture can learn about it not only from books, but also from the designs decorating national carpets, the polished sides of copper dishware and through the sounds of national music. The culture lives on in the artistic work of craftsmen who create their art out of love and passion for their heritage and craft. RTG TV presenter Igor Maximenko travelled to some of Azerbaijan’s various artisan towns where he familiarised himself with some of the country’s most talented artists who continue to practice and perfect the ancient crafts of their ancestors.
Russian orthodox sacred sites of the Bryansk oblast
The history of Bryansk Oblast’s old cities is one of both military glory and bravery. These lands have witnessed many battles and its heroes played an important role in the formation of the Russian State. Despite the eventful life the Bryansk region has lived, many impressive examples of wooden architecture have been preserved. These cathedrals, monasteries and hundreds of other architectural monuments have withstood the test of time. In recent years dozens of monasteries and cathedrals have been restored. With this growing attention and care being directed toward these historic constructions, attention from religious pilgrims has also grown. Join RTG TV host Olga Degtyareva on her visit to some of the beautiful holy sites in Bryansk’s old cities.
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Russian orthodox sacred sites of the Bryansk oblast
Anna Nova jewelry house
One of the underlying principles of any art form is that it increases the beauty in our everyday lives. Many have noted that the contemplation of fine things makes people both kinder and better and compare the process of creating art with that of magic. The stone and jewellery arts in St. Petersburg have their own unique features and a long history which continues on today at Anna Nova’s Jewellery House. Watch this RTG programme to discover just how stone and jewellery arts are made.
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