The best of Russia Close-Up: Kuban’s fields of gold
Published: 10 July, 2008, 04:59
Russians have a saying, used to describe how rich a land is. It goes “plant a stick into the soil and watch it grow into a tree”. Those words describe the Krasnodar region. It is known locally as Kuban, or ‘Russia's breadbasket’. Rye, wheat, c
Experts say its soil and mild climate make it an ideal place for agriculture. Hot summers, with average temperatures of 30 degrees centigrade, and winters with lows of minus 10 are typical for the region.
During the 1990s, due to a lack of financing and demand, many farms were depleted, and the raising of new stock practically ended. Many businesses were abandoned. But now they're rising from the ashes.
10.07.2008, 04:42
It’s true - bears do prowl Russian streets!Following his escape from a zoo, a bear was found prowling the streets of the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. The bear was surprisingly tame, and local residents were able to feed and play with him, before ensuring he got safely back to his home at the z |
10.07.2008, 05:53
Italian cheesemaking presses on in RussiaA farm 200 kilometres from Moscow has brought ancient Italian cheesemaking traditions to Russia, and now people from all over the world have become admirers of Pietro Mazzo's cheese. |
