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10.03.2009, 10:35
90% of agriculture in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous district is based on reindeer breeding, making it the main source of income for the indigenous Nenets people. But the industry is being hit by the economic crisis.
15.01.2009, 14:51
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has a new ride – his own personal pureblood reindeer. The horned and hoofed gift is from a family in Yakutia.
03.12.2008, 06:27
RT continues its series of reports from one of the most-remote parts of Russia – the far eastern republic of Sakha, also known as Yakutia. Roughly the size of India, it's Russia's biggest republic. Despite the vast territories, Yakutia is one o
11.11.2009, 09:53
Ask someone in Russia about Chuvashia and they will likely say something about beer. The republic in the Volga region has been a center of brewing for hundreds of years and claims the country’s only beer museum.
14.05.2010, 09:17
Even though it is renowned for its arms history, the Russian city of Tula is also the producer of world-famous water boilers known as samovars, and a local specialty of ginger cake – the pryanik.
12.06.2010, 09:02
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The Republic of Khakassia in Siberia is a land of smiles and sun – literally. The sun shines more there than any other Russian resorts. And both local residents and tourists are convinced: this is no coincidence.
26.02.2010, 11:32
Vologda region, the land of centuries-old monasteries and churches, is five hundred miles away from Moscow. The main city, Vologda, with its architectural sights and rich history, is a place well-worth visiting.
15.10.2010, 10:52
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The rural way of life is close to the hearts of many Russians and foreign tourists alike. For some in Velikiy Novgorod, hunting wild animals and berries is not only fun, but the main source of income.
12.09.2009, 12:32
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Most of Russia’s Nenets Autonomous Area lies above the Arctic Circle, with a coast bordering three Northern seas. The indigenous peoples are trying to preserve their cultural heritage to pass it to younger generations.
14.10.2010, 12:34
Velikiy Novgorod, one of Russia's most ancient cities, with over a millennium of history, is known as the cradle of the country’s democracy.
Published: 10 September, 2009, 10:55
Edited: 25 September, 2009, 05:31
RT’s Close-Up team takes you to one of the coldest parts of Russia - inside the Arctic Circle to the Nenets Autonomous Area, where the average winter temperature is minus 20 degrees centigrade.
These people make us richer spiritually and culturally, we are big enough for everyone to keep and find a place. It is always a pleasure to touch base with the people of the northern regions in any country. I visit Sweden often on business and also like to visit the Sami people there.