
With their thrilling rapids, drastic jumps in height and deep canyons, the mountain streams in the Northern Caucasus have always attracted extreme sport lovers and those looking for active leisure. One such attraction is the Belaya River, which passes through a series of different landscapes and is known for its temperamental flow — one that constantly changes as it travels from its source to the mouth of the river. This river also hosts a number of international rafting competitions every year, but you don’t have to be a professional in order to test these rapids. Even a novice can try their hand at water tourism here, where interesting canyoning routes abound. Following one of the river’s tributaries, travellers come upon the Rufabgo Waterfall. Here visitors can discover the history of this epic giant and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Northern Caucasus as they...
It seems that time has somehow passed over the small, thousand-year-old town of Suzdal. Although only nine square metres in area, the town is home to five monasteries and dozens of churches and cathedrals. It has also managed to preserve its original layout. This fact helps Suzdal to serve as a perfect example of city development in an old Russian city in which Orthodox monasteries expressively tower over the surrounding low-rise buildings. With such an impressive city scape it is no surprise that every year hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world take the trip to Suzdal to see the quaint and historic town while also learning more about the history and culture of the largest country in the world. RTG TV presenter Olga Degtyareva travelled to Suzdal to check out its many sights and to get to know what life is like in the historic city.
Among the sights located in the historic centre of St. Petersburg there is one place that holds a particularly dear place in the heart of most residents regardless of age — The Leningrad Zoo. Many have fond memories of visiting the zoo as a child, and it is one place that helps visitors to understand that nature has given us more than just a developed mind that has aided mankind in becoming who he is today. Nature has provided us with the ability to empathise, admire and understand the responsibility we hold for the world in which we live. For half of a century the Leningrad Zoo has remained one of the most beloved destinations of St. Petersburg families. Over its long history not once has it changed its address and it remains a hidden corner in the large cultural capital where guests can familiarise themselves with the wild and natural world.