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Extreme water tourism in the North Caucasus
The North Caucasus region is famous among tourists for its many water routes — some of which offer a leisurely, relaxing journey while others require professional skill and significant physical training. Discover the story of “Engaged to the Water” from professional rafters whose lives have been forever changed by these Caucasian rivers.
Agro-Tourism in the South of Russia
Adler is the only place in Russia where tropical fruits have managed to flourish. Orchards of persimmon trees descend in tiers from the mountains while plantations of full of woody kiwi vines line the very coast. These however, are not the only exotic fruits around – pomegranates, figs, mandarins, lemons and pineapple guava grow here as well. Local market stalls are so full of these bright harvests that they look more like an artist’s palette than anything else. RTG TV host Nadezhda Lebedeva travelled to this fruit-filled paradise, where you can find exotic fruits from all over the world.
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Agro-Tourism in the South of Russia
Four Fortresses. The Battle for the Borders of Rus
The Baltic Sea and its rivers, which were part of the legendary trade route «from the Varangians to the Greeks», also serve as the North-Western border of Russian land. It is no coincidence that here, starting in the 9th century, several powerful citadels were constructed: Staraya Ladoga, Koporye, Ivangorod and Vyborg Castle. Medieval architects tried their best to design defensive structures that blended in well with the local landscape. This served as a type of camouflage, with nature and its cliffs, steep riverbanks and the Finnish Gulf adding another element of defense. These historic fortresses, located on important and strategic grounds, were passed back and forth between countries and were improved along with the development of wartime tactics and strategy. How did Ivan III trick the Livonian Order? Where is was the Swedish king’s treasure hidden and why is Russian chainmail bette...
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