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Old towns of the Bryansk oblast
Bryansk Oblast, which shares a border with Ukraine, is a land of rich history. It has long marked some of the Federation’s outer territories, serving as one of the country’s southern borders. Bryansk Oblast is an economically developed and agriculturally thriving area where customs and traditions of the past have been well preserved. It is also home to two world famous sights – the magnificent and impressive memorial to the largest tank defeat in history and the biggest iron ore mine in the world.
Fencer Sergey Mishenyov
A sword fight really is a battle of life or death – and who as a young boy didn’t dream of taking part in one as he immersed himself in the novels of Alexandre Dumas or as he read about duels that took place centuries ago? Nowadays duels are a thing of the past and with them, notions of courage and honour seem to have disappeared as well…Even though we are now living in the 21st century, Sergey Mishenev could perhaps teach a thing or two to the famous duel aficionados that frequented the French Royal Court in the 17th century. He is a talented athlete, stuntman and fencing instructor. He loves and studies history and the various ways of mastering cold weapons (such as swords). He believes that the only way to become a professional fencer and master the ancient art is by taking it seriously and immersing oneself the sport. And this means taking part in duels!
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Fencer Sergey Mishenyov
KAZIMIR MALEVICH. CREATOR OF NEW WORLDS
“I could do that!” This is a common phrase heard from people gazing at paintings by Kazimir Malevich. The reactions to Suprematism itself – from ridicule to rage, from shock to contemplation – are now interactive rituals of sorts, and just as much a part of the show as the exhibited paintings themselves. However, the thinking art lover will urge you to take a closer look at something that seems very simple on the surface. Watch Russian Travel Guide’s film on the founding father of Suprematism – Kazimir Malevich: Creator of New Worlds.
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