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Active Recreation on the Mountain Rivers of the Caucasus
With their thrilling rapids, drastic jumps in height and deep canyons, the mountain streams in the Northern Caucasus have always attracted extreme sport lovers and those looking for active leisure. One such attraction is the Belaya River, which passes through a series of different landscapes and is known for its temperamental flow — one that constantly changes as it travels from its source to the mouth of the river. This river also hosts a number of international rafting competitions every year, but you don’t have to be a professional in order to test these rapids. Even a novice can try their hand at water tourism here, where interesting canyoning routes abound. Following one of the river’s tributaries, travellers come upon the Rufabgo Waterfall. Here visitors can discover the history of this epic giant and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Northern Caucasus as they...
Book Publisher Alexei Zakharenkov
Through reading books and immersing oneself in invisible lands created by the rich imaginations of talented authors, a person can live many lives, get to know unusual characters and even fall in love with some of them. But in addition to the magic written on the pages, these books possess another enchanting spell: The colourful illustrations, exquisite fonts and the unique smell of paper and ink. Alexey Zaherenkov is the founder of a St. Petersburg publishing house famous among bibliophiles and collectors of rare books. He is a firm believer in the fact that everything about a book should be perfect: Its cover, illustrations and content.
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Book Publisher Alexei Zakharenkov
The nature of Konevets island
The island of Konevets in Lake Ladoga is home to one of the most important Orthodox shrines for both pilgrims and tourists - Konevsky Monastery, which was founded in the late 14th century by Saint Arsenius of Konevets. Despite the lack of magnificent natural sights and landscapes, almost all those who visit are moved by the island’s unusual, understated beauty, as well as by its intimate atmosphere and mystique. RTG TV host Igor Maximenko not only got to visit the historic monastery, but also take in the natural sights the island has to offer.
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