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26.06.2009, 11:33

Team Russia returns to finish Volvo Ocean Race

After eight months of tearing around the world’s oceans in yachts, participants in the Volvo Ocean Race are heading to the finish line in St. Petersburg. They have started the final leg from Stockholm.

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Brazilian skipper leads Ericsson 4 to Volvo Ocean Race triumph

The Volvo Ocean Race is due to finish in Saint Petersburg in a couple of weeks, but the winners are already known. Ericsson 4 have secured overall victory with a third-place finish in their home port of Stockholm.

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Behind the scenes blooper extravaganza

At the restaurant, at the museum, at the factory, at the hotel, or at the shooting range. RT’s playful presenter, Martyn Andrews, takes the plunge into fun and adventure wherever he goes.

30.09.2009, 08:59 2 comments

Sand-animating artist moves hearts

She has gained worldwide fame and became an Internet phenomenon, but her art is as down-to-earth as it gets.

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Ready, steady, flap!

The Red Bull “Flugtag” is a special event in which anyone can build a flying machine and try to soar through the sky, like Leonardo Da Vinci tried to over five centuries ago. Watch 45 teams of daredevils in action!

17.03.2010, 10:20 3 comments

Irish bonanza to hit Moscow

St. Patrick’s Day has become a permanent fixture on the Moscow calendar with festive events spreading across the Russian capital like wildfire, drawing thousands of fans of the four-leaf clover holiday.

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Caution: Russia’s Disneyland guarded by “Mad Dog”

Thinking of a weekend getaway with an artistic twist? Head to the small Russian village of Nikola-Lenivets, about 200 kilometers from Moscow, to take part in the Arkhstoyanie open-air festival.

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Language of music

Say “Mamakabo” and smile! The greeting means “Good Afternoon” in a local dialect spoken on a small Carribean Island Providencia but is also the name of an open-air music festival taking place in Russia.

image from www.freezelight.ru 23.08.2009, 15:06

Light graffiti: the art of freezing time

Light drawing, freezing light or light graffiti – all it takes is imagination, a camera and a small lamp. This is all you need to create a mysterious photo work, picturing light in motion.

10.10.2009, 21:25

Athletes bringing home the bacon: Moscow holds Pig Olympics

The 7th Pig Olympics has been held as part of a major livestock exhibition in Moscow. The sporting-swine participated in a series of events ranging from sprints to marathons.

St. Pete waves checkered flag at Volvo Ocean Race

Published: 27 June, 2009, 23:33


(AFP Photo / Kirill Kudryavtsev)

After 37,000 nautical miles, nine months of gale force winds, mountainous seas and sleep deprivation the Volvo Ocean Race has come to an end, with the eight international teams crossing the finish line in St. Petersburg.

 
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