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Landmarks - Moscow
MOSCOW MOSCOW HAS MANY FAMOUS LANDMARKS;RED SQUARE AND ST BASILS JUST TO NAME TWO. THEN THERE IS THE CITY'S INCREDIBLE HISTORY; REVOLUTION, WAR AND REFORM, ALL WITHIN THE PAST CENTURY. BUT MODERN MUSCOVITES ARE WRITING THEIR OWN HISTORY...
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Landmarks - Faberge Egg Exhibition
FABERGE EGG EXHIBITION FABERGE EGGS WERE ORIGINALLY THE CREATION OF RUSSIAN JEWELLER CARL FABERG WHO TOOK OVER HIS FATHER S ST. PETERSBURG GOLDSMITH BUSINESS IN 1870. IN 1885 HE WAS APPOINTED THE SUPPLIER TO THE COURT OF HIS IMPERIAL...
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Landmarks - Red Square
RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...
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Experimental Solar Sail Spacecraft to Launch Next Year
The Science Foundation is launching the Cosmos One spacecraft, an experimental solar sail spacecraft that will use the pressure of sunlight for propulsion. This innovative technology, predicted by Albert Einstein, allows for the creation...
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Only In Russia 12 - Prisoners Fashion Show
Prisoners Fashion Show:Collaborating with a top name in fashion, a prison department stages a fashion show, showcasing creativity and skill among inmates.
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Only In Russia 7 - Scaling Santa's Rounds
Scaling Santa's Rounds:Despite the scarcity of chimney chutes in the Russian capital, St. Nicholas finds creative ways to make his rounds, spreading holiday cheer.
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Only In Russia 18 - Sand Skiing Extravaganza
Sand Skiing Extravaganza:Some Russians embrace an unconventional summer activity keeping their winter skis on and taking on the extreme sport of sand skiing.
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Only In Russia 16 - Tram Pulling Feat
Tram Pulling Feat:A 14-year-old pulls a 35-tonne tram car using only his hair, securing a place in the local records book for this extraordinary feat.
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Only In Russia 15 - Keyboard Hurlers Competition
Keyboard Hurlers Competition:Over 100 participants, ranging from sportsmen to IT engineers, compete in the Keyboard Hurlers competition for minor fame and electronic gadget prizes.
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Only In Russia 14 - Gargantuan Cake Creation
Gargantuan Cake Creation:A colossal 144-meter-long cake, weighing over 4 tonnes, takes three weeks to make and includes 21,846 eggs and 1,074 kilograms of sugar.
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Only In Russia 11 - Cosmonaut Record Holder
Cosmonaut Record Holder:A Russian cosmonaut sets a record for spending over 800 days in space during a remarkable 20-year career.
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Only In Russia 10 - Frozen Art
Frozen Art:Eight participants from various Russian cities unveil their week-long creations of ice sculptures, ranging from small ice bears to grand palaces with columns and stairs made of ice.
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Only In Russia 8 - Winter Walkers Safety Gear
Winter Walkers Safety Gear:Designed as the winter equivalent of snow chains for cars, "Winter Walkers" ensure pedestrians stay safe and upright on icy surfaces.
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Only In Russia 6 - Icicle Hazards
Icicle Hazards:Icicles, some over a meter long, hang precariously from balconies and roofs across the town, posing dangers when they crash down during slight temperature increases.
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Only In Russia 5 - Oldies on Ice
Oldies on Ice:A skating troupe named "Inspiration" comprises Russian pensioners who believe ice skating is the key to feeling young, challenging stereotypes about age.
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Only In Russia 4 - Cucumber Festival Tradition
Cucumber Festival Tradition:A small town, renowned for its cucumber crops for over 300 years, celebrates its cash crop with locals dressing up and singing folk songs dedicated to cucumbers.
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Only In Russia 3 - Largest Cappuccino Record
Largest Cappuccino Record:Russia achieves a record by creating the largest cup of cappuccino, measuring a whopping 100 liters, showcasing the country's prowess in unconventional achievements.
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Only In Russia 2 - Gorodki Challenge
Gorodki Challenge:A traditional Russian game, Gorodki, requires a keen eye and strong arms to knock five wooden cylinders out of the zone using a specialized bat.
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Only In Russia 1 - Army Queen Selection
Army Queen Selection:Nineteen finalists compete for the prestigious title of Miss Army, aspiring to be the face of the Russian army and represent the country.
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Exploring the International Space Station: A Global Collaboration in Space Exploration
This video provides an overview of the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting its status as one of the largest research projects ever undertaken through international cooperation. It mentions the upcoming mission of Italian...
Weird History
Historical Figures That Were Exiled
History is littered with the stories of people who, for a variety of reasons, were cast away from their homes and forced to live in foreign lands. Getting exiled was always a risk in the game of politics. Make the wrong enemy or fall...
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An Overview of Megaupload and Kim Dotcom
A brief history of Megaupload and its controversial founder Kim Dotcom. Find out how a teenage hacker built one of the largest websites in the world, which was eventually seized by the FBI for piracy.
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Pavel Durov and How Telegram Works
The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France and is facing up to 20 years in prison. Learn how encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and Signal work and why some government officials want to ban them.
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How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag