Fishing is like meditation; it relieves fatigue, puts people in a good mood and helps relax both the body and soul. It seems as if the area around Volgodonsk was created specifically for this reason and to go fishing all year round. True fisherman’s happiness however, is not simply sitting with a fishing pole on the water, but actually catching fish – the more elusive the better. One such fish is the Grass Carp, which can be found in many waters in Russia, yet very few fishermen can boast that they’ve been able to trick this ever-so-cautious river fish out of the water.
Russia is home to two Rostovs – the first in Yaroslavl Oblast, and the second in southern Russia on the bank of the Don River, one of the longest rivers in Europe. Rostov-on Don is famous for its rich air, filled with the smell of prairie grasses, its excellent fishing, unconventional architecture and beautiful young women. RTG TV host Denis Golovko set off to travel around the old city; there he saw unusual buildings in the form of a tractor, a grand piano and a giant can, he tried Don herring, and met Anatoly Sknarin, the author of the city’s legendary monument and trademark.
Blacksmith Roman Kubakha’s work decorates both buildings and streets in the city of Krasnodar. Few people know however about the man whose creations passers-by marvel at and admire. It was not long ago that Roman Kubakha, who picked up a hammer just a few years ago, wasn’t thinking about blacksmithing, but selling fruit in a market. Sometimes it can take a person a while to find their true purpose, but sooner or later, with a lot of hard work, they reach their dreams. At 30 years old Roman completely changed both his life and his profession. The story about this talented blacksmith from Krasnodar is in RTG TV’s new programme.