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04 July 2008 English | На русском языке

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An Undeserved Reputation

It must be because some prominent Soviet politicians appeared inebriated in public view, but the popular notion of Russians being addicted to their vodka is exaggerated, if deserved at all! Yes, a spot to warm the cockles of the heart is almost inevitable in the bone-chilling ambience of any harsh winter, but Russians are not just great at food processing, but incredibly endowed in terms of a vibrant and diverse food culture as well.

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The “White Nights” cruise ships

The “White Nights” cruise ships were built in Germany in the 1990s to represent the well-known 302- and 301- project generations. These magnificent cruise ships are well built and comply with the strict international standards set out for building large ships. The “White Nights” are currently kept on the Russian Volga, the longest river in Europe.

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Moscow - Russia's First City and the World's Most Expensive

According to the 2007 cost of living ranking by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Moscow is the most expensive city in the world to live in. Moscow. Not New York, not Tokyo, not even runner-up London, but Moscow.

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Nadia Petrova – Making Russia Proud

Nadia Petrova was born on 8 June 1982 in Moscow, Russia. A competitive spirit runs in her family with her father, Victor Petrova, excelling as a hammer thrower and her mother, Nadezhda Ilyina, winning a bronze medal in the 400 meter relay at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Both Nadia’s parents are still involved in athletics coaching. During her childhood, Nadia Petrova travelled with her parents to many countries around the world. The family settled for a time in Eqypt, giving Nadia the opportunity to train as a tennis player under the guidance of her parents and Mohammed Seif.

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Nature Reserves in Russia

Few countries can match Russia when it comes to the rarest jewels of nature. This is an amazing land where you can be transported back well beyond the reaches of human history. Russia has an incredible collection of zapovedniks or nature reserves, where eco-systems are preserved in their pristine states. While it is true that Russia is extremely fortunate to have such an enormous basket of natural resources, it is also to the eternal credit of the country’s government that this inherited wealth is so splendidly protected for future generations. Many of us tend to forget that conservation comes at high costs, because a country must forego significant material and financial benefits of economic development in order to look after its natural reserves.

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