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14.04.2009, 17:35
A country of snowy peaks, difficult gorges and picturesque valleys, the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria is a mecca for alpine skiers and snowboarders, and a strong economic center of the North Caucasus.
14.10.2010, 12:34
Velikiy Novgorod, one of Russia's most ancient cities, with over a millennium of history, is known as the cradle of the country’s democracy.
15.10.2009, 16:52
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A melting pot of religions, Russia’s Stavropol region is home to 14 ethnicities, which makes its diverse culture truly unique.
28.12.2009, 10:41
The UNESCO world heritage site Suzdal, located in the Vladimir region, is part of the Golden Ring – a string of cities in the Northeast of Moscow known for their art and history.
10.09.2009, 10:55
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RT’s Close-Up team takes you to one of the coldest parts of Russia - inside the Arctic Circle to the Nenets Autonomous Area, where the average winter temperature is minus 20 degrees centigrade.
11.11.2009, 09:53
Ask someone in Russia about Chuvashia and they will likely say something about beer. The republic in the Volga region has been a center of brewing for hundreds of years and claims the country’s only beer museum.
19.06.2009, 10:50
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Located in the fertile lands of Russia’s south, Rostov-on-Don is the country’s gateway to five seas. It’s one of the busiest ports, and millions of tonnes of the region’s goods pass through its canals.
29.12.2009, 10:09
A city of Russia’s Golden Ring, Vladimir stuns its visitors with its unique architecture, dating back to as early as the 12th Century. It also offers a curious tourist a chance to try a hand at traditional crafts.
27.03.2010, 10:48
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Just a four-hour flight from Moscow to western Siberia is the picturesque Kemerovo Region. A land renowned for its industrial history and rich cultural roots, and where bears really are a man's best friend.
20.06.2009, 16:23
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RT’s Close-Up series travels to the South of Russia, in the Rostov Region at the mouth of the River Don, where the variety of species of birds takes your breath away.
Published: 18 April, 2009, 11:19
The mountainous region in Russia’s North Caucasus is home to the highest peak in Europe -Mount Elbrus. The unexplored and natural setting brings in plenty of tourist adventure-seekers, skiers and snowboarders.
