Surviving between the tundra and the sea
Published: 20 October, 2007, 08:33
Tiksi. A tiny dot on the map – hidden between the great Siberian land mass and the Arctic Ocean. On the edge of the world. To take a look at life there between the tundra and the sea, click on the button on the right.
Ketchup: Made in...ChinaIt's a staple in home kitchens everywhere and Russia is no different – ketchup is often smeared over fries, burgers and chips. But you might be surprised to hear that the original recipe came from China, and not America or Britain. |
102 not out - Heart Surgeon puts down scalpelFyodor Uglov may not be a familiar name outside of Russia, but he is one of the country's best known heart surgeons, and famous for being the oldest operating surgeon in the world. He continued performing complicated heart operations up to the age of 102. |

