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Chronicle of the Valaam monastery
Over the centuries, the Valaam islands have been abandoned, they have been the setting for bloody wars, they have flourished in peace time, they have seen incredible spiritual feats, and they have seen betrayal. Their calling — to be a bulwark of the Russian Orthodox faith — remains unchanged, however. Host Alexander Uvarov learns about the troubled history of one of the oldest monasteries in Russia. This cloister has repeatedly come back from the brink to be reborn with evermore strength.
Shooting sports — the science of hitting targets
They're not manufactured for war or for hunting. First-class weapons, pistols and rifles, have been used by sportsmen for almost a century and a half — that's how long marksmanship has been an Olympic sport. RTG host Stanislav Salnikov tries his hand at the sport, assessing his abilities at an in-door range and in clay-pigeon shooting. He also learns how the sport is developing through the use of psychologists and physiologists who work to create champions.
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Shooting sports — the science of hitting targets
Fishing in the Vorkuta region
The harsh, arctic lands of Russia’s Vorkutinsky District were settled when people began mining coal in the area. Although the region is inhabited, the mines, settlements and railroad stations are like miniscule islands of civilisation in an endless ocean of tundra. By just travelling a little outside of the city people can find open, flowering expanses of untouched nature and the cleanest, purist rivers full of fish. Vorkuta and its surrounding areas are popular recreational destinations, especially for those who love to fish. RTG TV host Alexander Uvarov travelled to the Usa River with a fishing partner who knows the area like the back of his hand, having served the city for a long time. Join Alexander and Vorkuta district head Sergey Govorov on a fishing trip to this fascinating region.
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