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Golden Sands of Anapa
The Anapa spit barrier, a sandy ridge on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, nowadays is a 50-kilometre resort area stretching from the city of Anapa to the Taman Peninsula. It is home to many shallow-watered local beaches and dunes that, in the eyes of those that see them, seem to transform into mountains of gold on hot days. RTG TV host Andrey Ivanov got to learn how the sandy spit was formed, where the best places to find fine quartz are and why the world’s rarest birds choose the area as their nesting grounds. Take a journey through this fascinating land of sands that you won’t want to leave.
Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun
This museum’s amazing collection allows visitors to witness the art of fan-making, which, in reality, involves the combination of various art forms: Painting, carving and inlay work, embroidery and lacemaking. Fan-makers used to use all of the materials and technologies available in their craft.These, sometimes miraculously preserved, fragile objects have survived the test of time and war, have had many different owners and nowadays are able to tell us many incredible stories. These fans serve as a type of mirror, reflecting the era in which they were made, its customs, achievements, fashion and the available technology. Bright and eye-catching, the museum’s fan collection is ready to open up a world of secrets to visitors - as long as they look closely.
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Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun
Petersburg's smaller museums. The history of the tram
At the end of the 19th century the tram played a huge role in St. Petersburg life. To this day hundreds of millions of citizens use this mode of transport every year. Over the decades St. Petersburg factories have released dozens of modifications to the electric cars. Considering the important part trams have played in the city, it is no surprise that the exhibit of one Petersburg museum is completely dedicated to the tram. The meticulously and historically accurately restored museum trams are identical to those which transported passengers around St. Petersburg’s streets many years ago. They are in full working condition and visitors have the chance to sit in the driver’s seat or in the passengers’ compartment to feel what it was like to take public transport in the past. Visitors will also undoubtedly notice a unique feature of St. Petersburg trams from years ago — th...
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