hello and welcome to the program summer is the perfect time to visit russia a long weekend here in st petersburg is a must the former capital is bursting full of history and culture so join me as we visit made the logs and take part in various fun filled activities that we start off here at the spectacular site isaac's cathedral originally the city's main church in the largest cathedral in russia it was built between eight hundred eighteen and eight hundred fifty eight french born architect. almost two centuries later the gilded do mostly isaac still dominates the skyline of st petersburg a trip to the top provides excellent views of the city coming from the russian capital moscow out seem troubled by the fast subsume train network the journey takes four hours and costs around three thousand five hundred rubles that's roughly one hundred twenty five dollars way you can see here the location of the city

situated to the northwest of russia in the eighteenth century it was piece of the great stream to create a window to your with a vast canal network press taking architecture and palaces that were built to rival who are paying counterparts this vision was well achieved just come here from moscow. we think this is a very grand place. enjoyed it we've been to the hermitage. with. the spilled blood. from a store. i live in and now i'm visiting st petersburg for the second time i love it here especially and wingtip. crew is or is very beautiful misty prospect in st petersburg's made avenue as one of the best known streets in russia i suppose you could control your prospects to actual street in london all broadway. area is

packed full of restaurants shops museums and historical sites the main point has to be this magnificent lady of cassandra's constructed two hundred years ago it was closed by the bolsheviks in one thousand twenty nine it then became a museum of cool services. and today the area in front of it is one of the city's main meeting points and tourist spots. the church of the spilled blood is located off the main streets here not to be compiz the same basil's cathedral in moscow this treasure is built on the site but saw xander the second was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory. and in this week's program we aim to show you some alternative sites excursions. we've arrived at the city's answer to the london dungeon very popular with russian and international tourists tickets cost seven hundred rubles that's roughly around twenty five dollars. for two.

similar projects. which are called the dungeons his visits to people who seek some emotions since they shouldn't necessarily feel our guests also include those who are interested in history literature myths and legends of some pieces but each room represents. connected to the city's most famous story. all united by one theme jack. for example legend has it much i can ski died in st petersburg in eighty ninety three not because of color but because he famously said his last symphony was launched and his entire life hours later. he stands. in the ring shows the body of the person historical figure for sprucing burned by conspires often used poisoned shot and drowned. the pharmacy isn't for the faint but the light hearted taurus. among us i think it's the perfect escape an

alternative in statement after being subjected to hours inside the city's palaces. welcome to the horrors and so there is an interactive museum dedicated to the myths and legends of the city the last. through a labyrinth of thirteen rooms where you come up close and personal to terrifying exhibits i witnessed don't think as of the past disrespected and peter the great. so what other alternative activities could you enjoy it said petersburg the ford museum of dreams located in the st petersburg institute of psychoanalysis in one thousand nine hundred nine to mark the one hundred years since for its famous book patients of dreams was published there are two holes exploring the psychologists theories the so-called light school splays historical facts and figures where the guide explains freud's work while the dog is

a collection of at first sight meaningless things to guide suggests the visitors should perceive the display in accordance with their own experience fancies and desires. there's a museum in the moving capital which celebrates the rich history of the world famous drink vodka display cover such a reason st in russia starting from the eleventh century when it was originally called red wine and explores drinking traditions and rituals. during peter the great swain many votes could drink interdictions were established and many of them exist to this day for example this item sheerest call should be illegal gold blood which was a prototype or ritual of penalty shots for being late to policy the amount of which one had to drink from the goblet was fixed and totaled to one litter guess too late to be just pulls down the badly broken large to drink. thousands of exhibits amazing broken bottles spanning sent. there are also several unusual items

on display which include. space. with explorer. in a room which contains over two hundred. and the museum is a restaurant. which of course traditional. and if you have a special occasion insipidus will just look top notch. in the city where professionals will take your stone or dozens of stylists. if you constantly upgrading their skills and you were top schools for professionals of the industry will help you. to celebrate the phenomenon of the white knights the source of much pleasure. it's an exciting time to visit the city not just to bring in the personal time clock and discuss the culture in the

city with this insider let's meet. laura lovely to meet you and so you are. living here and. so we try to promote the culture of cooperation between russia. is a completely different city in the winter than it is in the tell me about some of the activities that you enjoy you know what. first of all people act totally differently during the time. to go out. there. trying to get home possible so people go out in the parks in the restaurants if you had any visitors already any tourists coming to the city where would you recommend to visit they had to. pause for.

really beautiful especially this really really nice. church bell. ringing and take a walk around around downtown because it's amazing the architecture is amazing and beautiful well what if the weather is bad because you know one that can be a rainy day can be sunny it's a bit temperamental little bit like it was you recommend. some inside activity you know there's this amazing tradition. which costs twenty roubles. but if you're not into. the museum. there's a whole range of different. here . with the want to party the night.

immerse yourself with historical sites considered cultural capital st petersburg reflects the country's extraordinary fate. there are various ways to see the city by speedboat roller blading bicycles you can hire them privately or take part in group guided tours either where you can see all the major sites such as the peaceful way here and for those who crave adrenaline filled activities there are a few other suggestions too like this next form of transport follow me. welcome to the world of the furious. with. the city. and. there are many people who dream of riding a bike and another popular destination for tourists so we've decided to combine these two. the facts of the show are city to those who fancy riding

a bike from your perspective or experience bikers can give you a tour and not only tell you about the main most popular landmarks but also provide an unusual tour show you some hidden gems of st petersburg which you won't find in a guidebook. ties. on the most simple and up we got. so long since two thousand the finest gone from three thousand five hundred roubles that's around one hundred twenty dollars prince who started this initiative of a group of bikers who decided that many people's passion for fish raising for cities and towns tourists interests can be combined one of the most so is you will see a city in the city see you. for some a motorbike from still school might be too much for me such an adrenaline filled

excursion the sums up the city in the summer exciting and simply breathtaking. what i mean credible experience what a spectacular view behind us all the hybrid cars i love the city from before sleep that's all that's how we have on this week's program from st petersburg i'll see you again at the same time next week and so that for me and the rest the kurds. are now. on.

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i mean nation depot blew up but the government blames it on a fireworks accident. the owner of a british tabloid accused of hacking into the phones of murder victims is expected in london to deal with a crisis before the last edition goes to print but the number of arrests already made one hundred sixty year old paper now faces claims that it's tampered with evidence. more news coming your way in less than fifteen minutes but union is up next with sports and one of the most successful defenders in football history is calling it quits indeed the only man to ever be named world footballer of the year as well fabio cannavaro he said i've had enough time enough for that i'm thirty seven i want some retirement so that's exactly what he's doing more of the story in just a second. great

to have you with us this is sports today have plenty ahead over the next ten minutes including. up for grabs it's confirmed the w.p.a. world heavyweight title is to be contested between russia's alexander perfect. guy and all this about. staying put one of the most sought after footballers on the planet alex is sunshades next equaliser against uruguay to maintain chile's lead in copper american groups in. a new holy see eskimo schools quest to once again reach the top ranks of european basketball picks up pace with the addition of serbian started milosz you just. let it go and with boxing where the next new heavyweight champion of the world will he'll either from russia or his pakistan alexander prevent. have to clash on august twenty seventh for vacant w.p.a. kron klitschko a securing the last weekend from david haye in doing so he became known for

champion of the w.p.a. division because it could technically take years for klitschko a to defend it as he has three other titles needing to be fought over as well yvette can. do battle. for telly touching base in the russian capital to show off all six crimes the old between them the younger sibling stealing he'd like to organize a thought in either kiev or new sneaking stadium will unveil his next opponent within a fortnight. champions and there's no matter how many belts are out there or other boats you know we have super championship belts and then the other interim championship both we didn't choose. a diversion we were going to be champions and we'll see who's in the challenger and i'll see who's my challenger in the next couple of weeks so make sure who's the guy who was going to be speech.

that brings us to football onto the cup by america where chile how to maintain their position as group c. leaders coming from behind to draw one one with europe why and friday both sides who had numerous chances in the first soft but neither could convert them into a sewer is the guilty man here and then what would it be don't question believe the strangest goal of the chinamen to date was just a part kept here by the euro why crossfire remarkable moment europe why did eventually seize the advantage ten minutes after the break patience the key for this one swaray is in no rush before setting up for all a rare to come back slots home for one milliliter. but chilly were to leave empty handed jones beausejour of finding danger on alexis on chairs on the wooden easy dangerman shows why how fickle team europe are fighting for his signature one one how it ended up. the chileans on top of group c.

then but only because of goal scored peru's their surprise partners of the summit following a shock win over mexico arrow with the only goal of the game eighty two minutes enough to slap work it must be said from the mexican defense crew on chile thus leaving the table with four points from two games. it please most cup the international player house called it a day after almost two decades on the big stage fabio cannavaro announcing his retirement from football at the tender age of thirty seven due to a lingering need injury the defender played in four world cups captaining italy to the title in two thousand and six no you must the total of one hundred thirty six international caps before retiring from the national team a year ago kind of are a was also named fifa world player of the year in and six becoming the uni defender to ever collect accolades that neapolitan play for a total of six teams during his club career getting two stints with eventis on three seasons with a reality where he won two league titles. kind of r.-o.

finishing his playing career with loftily dubai and will now take over as the club's technical director. in cycling sprint king mark cavendish claim to second stage victory within three days of the tour de france on friday the isle of man native racing to victory in an incident packed seventh stage bradley wiggins just one of several writers involved in crushes the sky team leader left with a fractured left collarbone following months of pile up the britain of this year's event all together see rider cavendish meanwhile avoided all instance to capture his seventy four year stage when shot through the weekend thor hushovd meanwhile retain the overall yellow jersey. over to athletics were a somewhat sluggish same both stood out plenty in the time to win the two hundred metres of the latest diamond league stop in parlous the jamaican super sprinter forced to wait a poor of an hour on the truck because of technical difficulties but once in motion

both controlled proceedings the world on the limpid jumping clocking time of twenty points you three seconds always slower than his own world record of nineteen point one nine seconds of the french open christophe the muffler came home second in twenty point two. in the men's one hundred ten meter hurdles a live picture one robles dipped his head to beat american david oliver in a photo finish rubbles leading from the start but it's all over a strong comeback but he stays true to pressure on the cuban with both crossing the line at thirteen point zero nine seconds robles though awarded the way. custer semenya continues her attempts to raise cover her form after missing eleven months last year due to a gender controversy the eight hundred meters previous fever breezing to victory in a time of two minutes eighteen hundreds of the second. all but i finished my book.

the greens chose to reveal as the man to catch at the john deere classic after carding unimpressive second round of nine under sixty two on friday review well he was sidelined for most of last year with a knee injury but showed no signs of it this time it's the american with an eagle on a series of birdies on the day to take a two shot advantage two time defending champion steve stricker is enjoying second with steve marino the locker highlighting his role and along eagle putt on the second. slice two shots for the back of. baseball is still reeling from thursday's shock death of a fun joining a texas rangers game with the oakland athletics thirty nine year old shannon stone falling over the railings in front of the son's eyes after trying to catch a ball tossed into the stands by rangers player josh hamilton well the tragedy deeply affected the team it's president former pitching great nolan ryan it hits us

that our route to who we are. we're making memories. about family unit. to get. to the core of what we are but. the memories are there we try to make you move. finally to basketball where c.s.k. haven't failed they hope can turn around their stuff during form over the past couple of seasons served. a three year deal in moscow this week the twenty four year old well he is one of the best point guard in europe and as richard found portrait reports is delighted to have signed up with the army. after last season's disappointment splices count didn't even make it out of the group stages of the euro lee the only men have shown they're looking to get right back to the top ahead

of a new campaign twenty four year old serbian point guard me last year dos each was delayed as player to join the moscow i am states and a former olympian arkell star says it was an easy decision when the time when. i believe in the same time was. the. best player in the whole day. i was really enjoying watching it. and. you know that's got to be one of my favorite teams and it wasn't so difficult to. go and says to the dosage is rated as one of the best plays in europe while it's twenty four he still has space years ahead of him part of the reason he's so highly rated is his versatility where he can play point guard all shooting guard so oddly to serve will start in a play making role in that saints car i'm going to be offering veteran american

john robert holden a new contract until the dosage is eager to make his mark on the new season gets under way this year we built a great team. called big teams and is one of biggest in europe. we do. believe we can be a true true blue. two dosage one b.b. only serve one serious cause roster he'll be joining good friend may not creased each time to be on him in just a couple of weeks ago wanted all six says his fellow countryman played a big role in persuading him to join sas camp yeah. we was all together and he was clear as also asked me. to go. and i say i wish this is all so most of my weave because i believe this is this is a choice for me and records of course if you push me to live with

a little go final pieces of a jinx or a being put into place with the new year league season due to get on the way and we don't tell you however of a signing of ten dosage since out a signal to the rest of europe let's say it's come to term and once again become one of the top clubs on the continent richard hopefully don't see. yeah definitely player to watch that guy and that is all your sport whether it's mixed.

he's. the latest chapter of the georgian spy saga a high profile photographer is in the spotlight as tbilisi accuses them of working for moscow. while georgia claims to have video called fashion skeptics inside the country say they government is all new which trying to drum up until russian hysteria a lot more not in a few minutes time. it's feared hundreds of people have been killed in

a blast in turkmenistan but there is confusion as state officials say there were no fatalities. and a crumbling empire owner of the british tabloid accused of hacking into the phones of murder victims is expected in london to deal with the crisis before the last edition goes to press. five pm in moscow i matras are good to have you with us here on r.t. our top story georgia's government says the high profile photographers are arrested this or would this week were linked to russian special services and passed on secret. from asian to them three men have now been charged with spying after being arrested thursday for more on this we go live to our peter oliver standing by. hello peter so tell us more about the accusations made against these photographers

well initially there was full photojournalist arrested.