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Russia's rhythmic gymnastics team
It is the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team that sets the tempo, rhythm and expectations for the entire gymnastic world. It is Russia that other teams compare themselves to, imitate and try their best to beat. Since 2000 this has remained yet a dream for other rhythmic gymnastics teams around the world as Russia has won all of the golds in the event since the 2000 Olympic Games. Tune in to RTG TV to enter the fascinating and magical world of rhythmic gymnastics. Learn the secret to their success from Russia’s famed coach Irina Viner and see just what a typical practice is like for her unparalleled athletes.
THE ART OF LACEMAKING. VOLOGDA'S SNOWY PATTERNS
In the beginning was the word. Kruzhevo, the word for lace in Russian, is related to the word okruzhat’, or encircle, and was originally applied to any ornamentation decorating the hems or sides of a garment. It did not have to include an airy concatenation of thread. Some styles of embroidery, ornamental trimming, gems, and pearls were previously also called kruzhevo. It was not until the 17th century, in conjunction with the fashion for lace collars and cuffs, that the word kruzhevo came to refer to the specific decorative style we now know as lace. There are to this day many centers of lacemaking in Russia, each with its own history and style. But Vologda stands out, and is probably the most famous of all such locales. Lacemaking is a signature craft in this northern town. Vologda’s lace covers the city in a delicate gauze, clothing it in snowy-soft beauty all year round.
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THE ART OF LACEMAKING. VOLOGDA'S SNOWY PATTERNS
Tour of Gelendzhik
The city of Gelendzhik is located on the Gelendzhik Bay on Russia’s Black Sea coast. It only officially became a city in 1915, but long before this, merchant ships began laying their anchors in the bay. The area first served as a settlement, and later a fortress as well. Nowadays the city is bordered on one side by the sea, and on the other by the Caucasus Mountains. A variety of different health resorts can be found along the city’s pebble beaches. Two capes, the Thick and the Thin, work to protect the coastal resort area from the large and powerful waves. RTG TV host Ludmila Shiryaeva went for a bike ride around the green city, got to explore the outskirts of Gelendzhik, visiting Russia’s first manmade cave and topped it all off with luxurious spa treatments and a massage.
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