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24.07.2010, 15:18
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An annual motorbike festival taking place in the Ukrainian city of Sevastopol has seen a surprise visitor. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has turned up, riding a Harley Davidson Trike in front of the participants.
04.01.2010, 02:33
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As Russians continue celebrating the New Year, the country's leaders are determined to set a healthy example.
10.04.2010, 09:01
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A flexible approach – that is the motto of one bendy Russian artist. Mukhtar Gusengadzhiev says the secret to inner peace and harmony is the ability to stick your leg over your head.
31.12.2009, 19:51
They will deny it with all their hearts, but Russians are terribly superstitious and follow their customs religiously, especially at New Year – otherwise it will most definitely be spoiled.
27.02.2010, 09:12
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The legendary art of the Ninja, which originated in medieval Japan, is being revived in Russia. For more than 15 years, a Ninja school in Moscow has been keeping the ancient culture alive.
23.11.2009, 09:50
Shaking and stirring for some of Hollywood's elite has made a Russian bartender a legend. Working during the height of the cold war, he provided foreign visitors with a window on life in the Soviet Union.
24.11.2009, 09:47
An ex-stockbroker from Chicago has transformed a former missile silo into a residential safe haven.
23.03.2010, 01:54
When at home, members of one Egyptian family only communicated with each other in writing - for 11 years. This was a precaution against bugs they thought were installed in their apartment.
22.02.2010, 02:09
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Tourism is recovering after the global financial crunch, and some travel agencies feel the need to expand their services. A Czech travel agency came up with a rather odd idea – it offers trips for plush toys.
14.08.2010, 10:07
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From favorable weather and a good harvest, to healing and marriages – in ancient times, shamans were in charge of almost all aspects of life. In Siberia they are still part of everyday life. But beware of fakes.
Published: 25 December, 2009, 18:48
Edited: 10 January, 2010, 05:00
Over the 80 years of its turbulent maritime life, the Kruzenshtern barque has been on scientific and military tours, as well as used as a training vessel.
Beautiful ship and looks like a very disciplined crew. I don't think you could pay me to climb to the top of those masts.