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The islands of St. Petersburg — Kamenny, Krestovsky. Yelagin
St. Petersburg is a city in which land and water exist in harmony. The always flowing Neva River branches off into a series of canals, forming many islands. Three of them form a special group, being dubbed “islands” in the 1830s and actually having the word as part of their names - Yelagin, Krestovsky and Kamenny islands. Each one of these islands is interesting in its own way. Kamenny Island is home to an old, wooden theatre and church in which the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin had his children christened. On Yelagin Island visitors can stroll around its beautiful park and see its luxurious palace. Krestovsky Island is popular among those who love sport and relaxing in the fresh air. Each of these islands has long held its name as well as its unique history and a romantic atmosphere that has remained present even in the 21st century.
The historic interiors of the Constitutional court
St. Petersburg’s Senate Square began to take shape during the first half of the 18th century. It received its name after the state institution of the Senate was moved here. This organ of state power — created under Peter the First in 1711 — had new life breathed into it centuries later when it came to be neighboured by the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. As a judicial authority, this institution matches the historical spirit of the Senate. Moreover, the court is located in the building adjacent to the Senate on the English Embankment, a building which was once home to Countess Laval and the meeting place of the Petersburg intelligentsia at the beginning of the 19th century. RTG host Igor Maximenko admired the elegant interiors of these historic buildings and discovered just how the country’s judicial servants work.
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The historic interiors of the Constitutional court
Winter Recreation in Dombay
In the very heart of the Caucuses, surrounded by mountains, is the village of Dombay – a favourite destination for Russian climbers, snowboarders and skiers. Everyone who comes here is looking for a hearty dose of adrenaline. Dombay, which is located in the Karachaeva-Cherkessia Republic, was developed from the beginning as a mountain resort. In the 1920s a number of hotels and ski areas popped up almost overnight on land that was before wild fields. The modern resort is still today geared toward those looking to relax and enjoy themselves by partaking in snow sports. RTG TV host Denis Golovko visited one of the most breathtaking places in Karachaeva-Cherkessia, tried his hand at snowboarding and downhill skiing and reached the very top of a frozen waterfall.
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