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The European bison — the return to the wild
The bison is one of the oldest animals on the planet. Its image can be found in the cave drawings of primitive people almost as often as that of horses. Bison once lived on the territory from the Pyrenees all the way to Western Siberia. Unfortunately however, by the beginning of the 20th century they had almost completely disappeared from the face of the earth. Nowadays one of the few places where these rare and powerful creatures can be found is the Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve, where the animals are bred in order to help restore the population.
Kayaking. An Olympic duet
A spectacular, intense and beloved sport all over the world, canoe racing is just beginning its triumphant paddle throughout Russia, gradually attracting more and more fans. Olympic champions Yury Postrigay and Alexander Dyachenko are some of the most popular faces in this sport and have been relentless in winning race after race for their country. Although they are both world leaders in this field, the two athletes are nothing alike – like fire and water. This however works to their advantage as they complement each other perfectly on the water. This extraordinary duet have even been labelled the “Russian rockets” by lovers and experts of the sport. Watch RTG TV’s new programme to learn more.
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Kayaking. An Olympic duet
Baltic eel with vegetables
Kaliningrad is the heart of the western most region of Russia and one of the best places to try the legendary Baltic eel. This snake-like fish lives and fattens up in rivers, then setting off on a long sea journey to lay its eggs. These eels head towards the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean – the Sargasso Sea – a distance of almost 8,000 kilometres each way. Join a head chef from Kaliningrad and learn a tasty eel recipe on the Russian Travel Guide.
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