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Through the Ural mountains on snowmobiles
The Nether-Polar Urals in the Komi Republic are the site of many mountain peaks, making them a touristic hotspot for outdoorsmen. Snowmobiling through the mountains is one activity sure to guarantee thrill seekers an adrenaline rush. These riders definitely have to put up with a lot in order to obtain such a thrill: Bitter cold, piercing winds, unexpected snowfall, pits and boulders hidden in the snow. These things all make the adventure much more challenging and dangerous. The reward however is well worth it as riders will find breathtaking sights of majestic mountain landscapes as they sit high above the rest of the world. Tune in to RTG’s programme about winter snowmobile trips in the Komi Republic’s Nether-Polar Urals and join riders as they travel to the top of the highest mountain in the Urals – Narodny.
Catching Predatory Fish on the Volga River
Residents of Astrakhan say that those that have ever gone fishing in the Volga River will be hooked and definitely come back. It is no surprise that they think like this. In just one day in the lower rivers of the Volga people catch not only a lot of fish, but a lot of different types of them. With no trouble at all fishermen catch perch, feel how pike perch fight back against the line and struggle against the mighty northern pike. And all of this just in one fishing trip! While fishing on a river boat people can gather quite the collection of trophies from the Volga – pike perch, northern perch and catfish. Catching these fish doesn’t have to require too much effort either if you try trolling. The Volga River, the largest river in Europe, is so big that creatures that do not normally live in the same environments find themselves living side by side, making the fishing all the more rew...
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Catching Predatory Fish on the Volga River
Semikarakorsk Ceramics
The floral-decorated pieces created at Semikarakorsk Ceramics are unlike anything else. Here local artists have managed to accomplish the impossible: Create a new type of painting design from absolutely nothing. The artwork is so seamlessly written into Rostov history that many people are convinced that these designs are at least several centuries old, but in fact, Rostov-on-Don’s trademark was thought up by painters from the 20th century. RTG TV host Olga Degtyareva found out what role corn plays in the production of faience, what ancient Egyptian craftsmen have in common with those working on the Don, what type of paint should be used to detail the ceramics and why sponge cake shouldn’t stick to your tongue.
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