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Karachay Horses
People say that Karachay horses are the best breed of climbers. It is on these creatures that people have accomplished several ascents of Europe’s highest peak – Mount Elbrus. Karachay recognised these horses as an independent breed in 1927 when they were introduced into the State Pedigree Book of Mountain Horses. Since that time the breed and its purity has been threatened in many ways. Karachay horses however, have managed to overcome these threats, maintaining a high level of endurance and quality in their work – something unique to them. These horses live in open fields all year round and in summer they climb to heights of up to 3,000 metres above sea level in search of food. RTG TV host Olga Degtyareva got to witness the proud nature of these mountain horses in this new programme.
Semikarakorsk Ceramics
The floral-decorated pieces created at Semikarakorsk Ceramics are unlike anything else. Here local artists have managed to accomplish the impossible: Create a new type of painting design from absolutely nothing. The artwork is so seamlessly written into Rostov history that many people are convinced that these designs are at least several centuries old, but in fact, Rostov-on-Don’s trademark was thought up by painters from the 20th century. RTG TV host Olga Degtyareva found out what role corn plays in the production of faience, what ancient Egyptian craftsmen have in common with those working on the Don, what type of paint should be used to detail the ceramics and why sponge cake shouldn’t stick to your tongue.
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Semikarakorsk Ceramics
Bird stories
The lives of wild animals are filled with events and activities hidden from most of the world. Only by carefully and attentively observing them can people begin to comprehend and explain some of their curious behaviour and the secrets of their everyday lives. The Russian Travel Guide set off for the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve with a biologist to take an eye-opening trip around the islands of the White Sea. Specially-built shelters, equipment and experiments are all things that help us to better understand the private lives of birds. If you are a careful and grateful observer, many secrets of the natural world will reveal themselves to you right before your eyes.
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