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the moscow team takes you to the dark a picture perfect town with views right from the middle ages enjoy. hello good to see you again our welcome on this week's episode the moscow theme are in the bag one of the largest and most beautiful towns of the leningrad region and russia once owned by sweden and then finland today it still has says they create an evil look of an old in your theon town so join me as we travel back in time and see what cultural attractions are off to get here the moscow team took an overnight

train from the leader of the station known as be prepared to finish this crate for some time is located around eighteen a columbus is the russian capital. looking around to see various medieval houses some in the new condition but other this week along the couple of lanes and witnessed the wonderful clock tower cathedrals and various architecture of medieval town astolfo. is a true cross cultural points of the caribbean swedish finnish and russian traditions and all of them can be traced in the towns heritage customs shape and history maybe it was founded in the end of the thirteenth century during the crusades by one of the sweetest most short clips and as a result of the russian swedish wars in the seventeenth century and seven since then during the reign of peace the great trees and the signs of the bird became a part of russia finland which was historically pozen sweden then became the old thomas grand duchy state within the russian empire of the birds being on its territory. in one thousand forty four it was pronounced as a city in the u.s.s.r.

by the one nine hundred fifty s. industrial enterprises where a student vibha multistory residential and office buildings were constructed. the role of evil in the u.s.s.r. as a railway and seaport terminal and as a cultural and tourist center increased. people work is very beautiful and much history a beautiful nature. vironment perfect question right so when you get us to believe it's their first time and feel like we come here often and like it a lot if it was different from other russian towns it's very european and we enjoy its park its old streets and lanes and its atmosphere in general all the. old buildings the old castle and everything that has the importance to the finished history yes and i think it's also a very emotional moment to be here approximates to fill in many of the

names of their shops past banks mistress of beijing finish and russian market square is a central popular tourist spot with various restaurants markets which is play area it's difficult to get lost in the back of the population of around eighty thousand it's one of the smaller cities and at the top cannes of the scuttled area is a rather interesting focal point the architecture is certainly different here via back then in other russians ounds it feels more european now that's how behind this that was built in the fifteenth century by order of king good stuff of sweden originally part of the old city war in the eighteenth century locals nicknamed it the facts. in that in reference to the rather overweight empress of. it can be so cruel. alex location is the hems harsh museum opened in two thousand and ten and it's an offshoot of the famous have

a choice museum in st petersburg all of the several family representations of the museum in russia and around the world. the exhibition center opened in two thousand and ten and already it's now one of the main cultural attractions in the area fine arts and cultures from all over the world over he said. and the exposition changes every six months a surprise every time you visit. the display here today it's called east or west the history of the islamic world decision consists of several past his age the case cultural interaction of the muslim world with other regions including your china india and russia. i think on display date back to the seventh century and include various silver and bronze tableware clothes jewelry and weapons of his congressional authority more than half of adult visitors to our museum are tourists from finland most of them are deeply impressed with their exposition as a display from the hermitage collection can rarely be seen anywhere in the world

because there are so many finnish tourists we decided that all information in our museum should be provided in three languages russian english and finish. the building is also shared with a fever of school hematologist art a story instead of elections on the history of the walls are people of all ages. so what other historical sites are that in veba as in many cities in russia full of events main square as it's called red square although the name of this place comes from rather terrifying events originally it was called the square of the red well in the sixteenth century a sprain was located here and so many public executions took place next to it the legend has it that the underground water is in the area became red with blood because the ground is long gone and now it's possible human to land in constructed in the one nine hundred fifty s. locators. really all the clock tower was built in the fifteenth century and

originally it was the belfry of the drugs cathedral which was later destroyed it is then the clock tower later at the top the clock was placed on it. the structure suffered from fires many times and was burned to the ground on several occasions but it was always restored towards the end of the eighteenth century empress catherine the great presented feed by with a huge bell as a gift which is placed on a building which became a file lookout tower as well catherine's gift hangs in the town to this day you can still witness bringing. unlike many historical buildings which were built by the swedes and the birds and the schools which is an architectural monuments dating back to the times when the town became a part of russia. the construction of the bastion started in seventeen thirty during the reign of empress anna here on the if not a loss of for over twenty years the first occasion featured numerous structures made of stone but only two gates have been preserved till now there is living area still used as a connecting route between cheap parts of the city. to

off final location now and the cost in the bag stands in the middle of a strike on a small rocky island wealth. thousand seven hundred metres long and two hundred meters wise a fortress was built in the year twelve ninety three and over the centuries is witnessed everything from battles celebrations and asked to today well we're here to take part in another event that includes lots of souls costumes and so on. the medieval attractions today is called the knights tournament he says doesn't pray archery fighting is one of the main and he will seems here in fever this year a mock battle between german and french knights is one of the highlights the specifically brings a large amount of street spaces. the festival also features a concert of folk music dance on the cross for the combine various items such with utensils clothing and legal remedies are full of noise laughter and wonderful costumes it's like it's been transported back in time.

since again there's an hour festival differs from all other similar events not only because it's held in an authentic medieval castle but also because it features not only battle installations but it's also educational every year we're going to ask conferences and lectures on a particular subject from the mean the ages attractions and office which are monuments of people closely connected with its history the unique scenery of a castle provides the museum with an exceptional opportunity in housing various concerts for festivals and how to fetes we are the st petersburg club we reckon struck the our tourists are from the thirteenth fourteenth century in europe and that's why this is the n.l. first of all we take part any early and we have our tournaments and then of course we would show the public how to do this that's fun and we just love some kind of sport at the same time you're dressed so nicely and it's just great people from all

over russia come to the festival and for them it's a culmination of among preparations for the event. for several months before festival they not only get the handmade questions ready but also study various store documents on the exact subject period which the festival is dedicated to you can see a swordfight play that runs. and looks played real from the way down with mama it's a wonder they can move so. there are various activities you can try house here i'm trying my hand at archery i have the list full of the asking a few years and here we go and find rights in the spenser not passed. over the centuries because it was reconstructed several times and acquired additional buildings in fact now it's the only council in russia designed in the european tradition. that's how it is the focal point is really one of the

symbols of the region. for the energetic among says a trip to the top is well worth a visit to the king of the sea staircases it's best not to count the number of snaps. in the eighteen fifties as a result of fireworks celebration the opening of a nearby major canal because it was seriously damaged by fire after the restoration an eighty ninety one to eighty ninety eight issue the current form you see here today. the views from the top are just incredible with a three hundred sixty on a rama you can see the whole region with all its sides both old and new living side by side and that's what is a fusion of many political social and cultural influences. but that we have unfortunately that's that's all we have on this week's program i'll see you get the same time next week for more exploration of the beetle city on people like the one for me and the rest the crew from the dizzying heights of

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hello there thanks for watching the sport and this is what is coming up over the next few minutes world cup reshuffle russia made sweeping changes to their side ahead of their clash with island. last week sending south greens tasing eighteen and soon could see him think of russia after being snubbed by his homeland. with the latest from the tour championship where players are fighting for the biggest cash prize in got. to start over the rugby world cup by russia have run the changes ahead of tomorrow's game with ireland they've made eight changes to the side that lost fifty three seventeen to italy on tuesday and will feature a northern front row among five changes in the forwards only a strain born log adam burns has retained a place in the top five of corker and counting the flat is that of course you know of grass seed and alexander. has come in at scrum half believe that there is from

yet to when it means the oldest player at the world cup you just love god charles will miss out again but the veteran still says the tournament is the highlight of his twenty year career and should have been poor for it because stuart. it's a dream for any rugby player to play in the world cup this is the biggest tournaments and we came all the world's best players and coaching staff are here and i'm delighted i've been given the opportunity to play here the thirty eight year old has had an interesting career path it was born in was because i started playing rugby in the small town of guardian it was here but his rugby career would take off and he would have a distinguished career in france playing in the top fourteen which he says had a big impact on his development as a player in a lot of. experience of playing in the french leagues has been vital and helped me develop as a player unfortunately the level of the russian championship is a lot lower the moment in comparison to the level in the top leagues like in

england and france. however the last few years have been very frustrating for me just love me some of the heritage collate injury which i don't just thinking he don't be able to walk again i needed let alone tapes of rugby pitch groucho vo is no quick and up spending more than two years out of a game he's battled his way back to full fitness up. i was out of action for two years and spent another season trying to get back to full fitness thankfully for me the world cup came around at the right time i would like to say a big thank you to my doctor my surgeon i'm definitely strainers for helping me get back into shape. he loves to travel in his free time which has been doing since he was a child as well as spending time with his wife and children and slobber is also a father figure to many of the team's younger players a role which he relishes. the youngsters in the team look up to me and i'm

more than happy to pass on my experience to them p.t. can board what side can pass on to them and this is great for me i really do get a great amount of pleasure through this in fact this perhaps gives. greater motivation to keep on improving and keep the host closer to level think a little bit just what has been played for so long but even managed to play in the soviet leagues twenty years on this rugby world card a long time to be his swan song and he'll be trying to pass on his vast experience and expertise in the hope that russia might be able to pull off a shock or two this rugby world cup which accompanied lead forty nelson new zealand. meanwhile south africa are looking forward to a few days off after thrashing namibia eighty seven points to nil the springboks top group d. but don't play their next game against some hours until next friday a victory would almost certainly set up a quarter final with

a stray. i think it's time after three weeks it's time to take a day or two and. we get three groups and we certainly will be aware of the the challenge that we have in front of us and after watching the big question themselves and wells and we're going to have to make sure that we take another step forward in improving on everything that we've done so far now another nice thing three time olympic champion in short track speed skating and sea could start competing for russia before the end of this year the naturalization process of the legendary athlete is well underway the south korean prepares for the russian nationals in the moscow region and hence also has won a limp bronze and twenty world championship gold medals as well as eleven silvers a twenty five year old has been out of major tournament since january two thousand and eight you two an injury and can't get back into the south korean team but he claims to be in good health and now wants to try to reach its peak again with russia. i heard that i would be granted russian citizenship while i was

training literally the most important thing for me right now is the support of my friends who knows in korea because my targets are the olympics in sochi and twenty four team i was not competing for a while due to an injury but i'll do my best to win an olympic medal in sochi. i went through citizenship papers are finally finalized he will be able to compete at the championship of brush in december the rest of the country to athletes but for now the sharing of his expertise is limited to only his teammates with trains based in the moscow region however russia's short track authorities hope he will eventually pass on his knowledge to the up and coming talent but the country has to offer. everyone can see all of the tumor is for us not to the only way you will be exposed. as a consortium or rather the magician but also it's all very good.

for other things more training together was he the dream together was. because he's a real storage of records of records. now in atlanta golf's top players are fighting for the chance to win a ten million dollar bonus they're competing in the fed ex store championship bradley leads by two shots from jason dufner after the first round those in the top thirty of the fed ex rankings were invited to play in this tournament and whoever finishes top come sunday will walk away with that huge cash prize and that could be justin rose here he claims victory in atlanta he is five shots off the pace at the moment the fleming mark was bogey free on thursday and hit four birds and he's to shots off the first round leader keegan bradley he could not have had a better start holing this bunker shot on the second hole to fire up the crowd and ended up with a round of sixteen for six under par. now you even has raised

concerns about accommodation for fans at next summer's european championships in ukraine and poland are you a for president michel platini outlined his worries at a two day meeting of european football's governing body he said broadly everything will be in place in time for the tournament but there were still issues to result for. the stadiums are looking great might have never been concern true but still you do your work situation is slightly more complicated but i am really more concerned. then we have the whole. issue in some city is that it will be able to host everybody made it so we will have to look at different options soldat everybody will be able to arrive and appropriate. now after speculations any gender split is going to take over into the italian has stayed put and is now concentrating on opening up a five point lead at the top of the russian premier league as any take on time in st petersburg tomorrow a side that have not scored

a goal in seven league games but then it will be without choice goalkeeper because latin left sidelined after picking up an injury in their victory over rubin last weekend when against top would put splitting side five points clear of tea iscar at the top of the table. and while it isn't clouded any airy has held its first training session with the city as side he takes over from his young plenty and becomes into his fourth copes since the marino led them to the champions league title sixteen months ago but only harry has plenty of managerial experience his former clubs differently chelsea are more recently given to us and roma. while over in england difficult coach kenny dalglish's again stress and won't rush skipper steven gerrard back into the side yard make his first appearance for six months in the reds carling cup win against brighton midweek but gerrard only played twenty minutes in that i'm a again be on the bench for the home clash with wolves on saturday. we don't

foresee coming boy this fantasy football club players but the most important person who is the mc of this is going to see america's most on the floor for balls are only going to. figure bills. continue. to. move forward to. prove. games distinct as it comes and find it has been a problem in moscow for years now either not enough or too expensive sports facilities in the russian capital but according to the government it's time for tennis courts football pitches and hockey rinks galore at affordable prices so the city's mayor. stating a new program of sport development is set to go ahead from next year more than two hundred billion rubles or six billion dollars has been allocated for the five year plan and during that time russia will host the winter olympic games that will student games will be well on the way in terms of preparation for the twenty

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