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24 July 2008 English | На русском языке

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Russian Sambo Martial Arts

Sambo is quite a complex sport to those who are not familiar with it. Some classify Sambo as a wrestling event, while others see it as a Russian form of martial arts that was created by combining different wrestling styles, self-defense techniques and a little Judo. The Russian Sambo is unique to the country and was recognized as an official Russian Sport, in the year 1938.

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Kremlin Cup 2007 – Russia’s International Tennis Event

Sport enthusiasts, and particularly tennis enthusiasts, will certainly be looking forward to this year’s Kremlin Cup in Russia. This exciting annual tennis tournament will be held from the 6th to the 14th of October in 2007. The Kremlin Cup 2007 will be hosted at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow and is sure to attract large numbers of spectators, as it does each year.

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A Dacha in the Country, Every Russian's Dream

The word "Dacha" can be loosely translated from Russian to mean "a house in the country" or a small rural cottage. Owning a dacha is the dream of a great majority of Russians, for a number of reasons. Historically, owning a dacha was a privilege granted by the Czar. It was Peter the Great himself who first formalized the practice, and in fact the word "dacha" in the Old Russian dialect means "something given". Since most of those given the right to own a dacha was members of the aristocracy, to own a dacha by any means was considered to be a badge of high society.

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The Benefits of Learning Russian in Russia

It is a well-known fact, that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in the culture to the greatest degree possible. In this way the language starts to become a part of your life instead of merely a passing fascination. For some time now several language schools in Russia and abroad have been offering programs that not only teach you a language, but also take you to a particular country where that language is spoken.

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The Timeless Swan Lake Ballet

If there is one theatrical production which is known throughout the world, the Swan Lake Ballet must be it. The score for this stunning musical performance was composed by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and it is a memorable ballet that has survived to our day because of its timeless grace and beauty.

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