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The View from on High - Dominant features of St. Petersburg
In the 19th century, among the common folk, there was a legend that Petersburg wasn't built, it was lowered down to Earth from the Heavens – such was the tsarist awe the city inspired. Now it almost seems as if the city was entirely planned out from the very beginning. But did Peter the Great have a detailed plan for the construction? From a bird's eye view, the magnificent harmony of the buildings, squares, prospects and canals is particularly evident. This wasn't easy to achieve. The most famous palaces, churches and cathedrals were reconstructed on several occasions in order to fit in with new ears and in order that they occupy their dominant positions. Each dominant feature bears a sacral meaning. More often than not, they are signs of triumph. For example, the Alexander Column on Palace Square was put up in honor of victory in the War of 1812. Learn how the main architectural feat...
Fishing for Pike in the Estuaries of Primorsko-Akhtarsk
In the south of Russia near the town of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, wetlands and estuaries occupy 90 hectares of land. These areas, where catfish, pike-perch and carp can be caught no matter the season, were found long ago by fishermen. Although the area is ideal for fishing, doing so from the shore is made near impossible by the reeds, forcing fishermen out on the open water.The Primorsko-Akhtarsk estuaries are also known for their excellent pike. Here RTG host Stanislav Salnikov set out on the hunt for this scaled predator. The average weight of a pike caught in Primorsko- Akhtarsk waters is two kilograms, while those worthy of a trophy weigh three kilograms and up. In addition, pike caught in the area has become the main ingredient of an unusual dish. Locals shared this recipe with a host from Russian Travel Guide TV.
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Fishing for Pike in the Estuaries of Primorsko-Akhtarsk
An Olympic lunch with Tatyana Lysenko
Tatyana Lysenko, Olympic-gold-medal winner in the hammer throw is sure of one thing: In order to come out on top, you have to eat right. Being from Russia’s southern Rostov Oblast, Lysenko knows how to make true Russian borsch – one that is so thick that you can stick a spoon in it and it will stand straight up. She shares this recipe with us and for the second course of her Olympic-style lunch she prepares a salo- and garlic-stuffed potato, all with the help of RTG TV host Natalya Krylova.
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