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The Yuriev monastery
Monasteries serve as a stronghold of the Orthodox faith on Russian soil. Each monastery has its own unique history and for thousands of tourists, pilgrims and those simply seeking an escape from their busy everyday lives these places truly are holy. The most remote and hidden monasteries, some of which are even hard to reach, were built by people with no interest in a connection with the outside world, only in their connection with God. The peaceful environment of such places seems to be protected by nature itself. Other spiritual centres, on the contrary, were built by those who sought to be heard by the masses — no one other than the rulers of the Russian State. Such monasteries then became a solid foundation of princely power and their superiors played an active role in local political life. One such institution is the St. George Monastery. RTG TV host Alexander Uvarov v...
The Petersburg capella choir
The St. Petersburg State Capella Choir is the oldest professional musical group in Russia. For those who love choral music, the chapel where these singers perform is a magical place – a place where you can feel the true harmony that the human voice is capable of creating. Every day individual baritones, basses and sopranos rush to the chapel in order to combine forces, becoming a mighty “WE” and a talented choir. It is important for every singer to understand the importance of their individual role and how it contributes to the sound of the choir as a whole. All parts cannot be equal. In a choir – as is true for any complex structure – some people must serve as the background in order for other voices to stand out.
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The Petersburg capella choir
Baltic eel with vegetables
Kaliningrad is the heart of the western most region of Russia and one of the best places to try the legendary Baltic eel. This snake-like fish lives and fattens up in rivers, then setting off on a long sea journey to lay its eggs. These eels head towards the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean – the Sargasso Sea – a distance of almost 8,000 kilometres each way. Join a head chef from Kaliningrad and learn a tasty eel recipe on the Russian Travel Guide.
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