it's connected with one of the most historic and beautiful cities in the world. because scene is one of the main symbols of the roman empire it stands proud in the city after almost two thousand years actually called the fluffy ampitheater it was given the name of a colossal statue of nero that was later destroyed beneath the hundreds of tourists from all over the world including many russians. the street architecture through style and the climate are all reasons why were mr popular especially with modern day muscovites. i live in moscow and i think that roman moscow have many things in common and are really great cities each street. full of history a lot coming to. it's really an eternal city i enjoyed an impressive architecture. this is a nation with a witch and then. and many russians are very much into history they like to study

it and that's why they like rome so much i was born and grew up in most cases and when i first came to all more than ten years ago i had culture shock i was so impressed with its magnificence and its history over. the largest country in the world quite small. share many similarities as they both made a huge impact on the global and culture scene the last two centuries especially brought upon a mutual appreciation of each of those cultural importance and today both countries created worlds flourish because each of those influenced showcasing classical music literature and art. moving on and to the i mean shaped domes of the church of st catherine of alexandria the history of the compound goes back to the nineteenth century when the proposals put forward to building an orthodox church in the italian capital there are only a few russian orthodox cathedrals to. it's italy and this is the largest and most

traditional looking also docks church in rome. and russian cathedral abroad is not just a church it's a russian house in a way people come here not just for allegiance reasons but also to spend time together and communicate in their native language just something that you miss a lot in a foreign country. inside you can see various bits for icons and once by tell you a machine must is from the inside you'd never realize that the building is brand new. this church opened in two thousand and nine located on a hill not far from st pete is its mobile designs and bright interior is a striking say the least as a new place of worship and run hundreds of russians from the nearby areas come to various religious services here and the building also acts as a social outlet for the community.

the outdoor space above the chapel offers a necklace and view of the city. it is also home to a large selection of bells and whenever rang the sensational sounds can be heard around the city. next location now and welcome to hotel door to see a glittering five. impressively situated between.

everything. from. having enjoyed. a hotel in the elegant. despite some one hundred twenty two rooms. suites. and impeccable standards of personal service. on here. situated on the sixth floor. the. popular. business or pleasure. also has several conference rooms and banquet several of which such as.

the roman. whose and to find out more about the russian connection with. let's meet this week's guest great to meet you great to meet you in this wonderful hotel tell me where did the name come about well being. in the nineteenth century. cold. because many have actually moved to b.c. rome were staying in these. so we we kept the name of the sea in. a very very popular place. very. very much so and. growing year by year and i hear very popular with. celebrities and politicians and hollywood a listers as well very much so very much many both russian and the local

hollywood celebrities have chosen to come to the scene since since the day we opened. the very beginning when we opened in two thousand we hosted all the movie from the ocean. well i thank you so much for time thank you. thank you very much. to the jury now you can see one of the use of popular with hollywood has. been yours in the seventeenth century now is a celebrated meeting point for the high profile guests on the job and tourist sees restaurants basically put in the summer months. in the bush is i wouldn't be surprised to the secret to.

in every possible way no one. is popular with russia. even the. outside here is it's. no press. moving on and there are many russian influences and connections in rome collection of russian icons has been put on display and one of the main sights of rome the consul the exhibition consists of almost fifty icons which were handpicked by italian organizers from the collection of the private moscow museums showcasing religious art from the splay represent an icon painting fifteenth the twentieth century is. the venue to see many celebrity. guests. displayed at the café

international artistic often came to the venue including. right in the google specially like the cafe and spent a lot of time there writing his famous. novel. the jerry thomas speakeasy project is a secret location in central. special russian. are created in a very italian atmosphere of the bar you can find quite surprising drinks. by russia the team has created a special cocktail menu called twist on a classic number three from russia with love. with such cocktails as the kremlin flip. and said petersburg delight.

wondering around the city site should be surprised what you might. bump in safety in the park available gazey a situated two monuments that were erected to on a russian right is the statue is of right at nikolai google the second is dedicated to alexander pushkin that was in belgium the year two thousand. created by russian sculptor. it was presented to the villa borghese the state by the moscow government as a gesture highlighting cultural achievements. as one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the world as a popular tourist destination it's clear why millions come here trevi fountain here for example of the perfect photo opportunity but quite often it's the small influences and nuances that make up a substantial soul in boots of a city and with the cultural connections italy has to russia it only helps create a culture and of creativity elegance and style.

was an incredible city full of fortunately that's the time we have left on this week's program i'll see you again at the same time next week and sell them for me and the rest of the crew from the magnificent trevi fountain here in rome by now. started showing what happened was my company decided i could get cheap labor and they got rid of. most illegal labor legally

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hello there good to have you company and this is what is coming up over the next few minutes scar tightly at right need to make a challenge to between rivals atlanta seven gold. plus the top seed charge into the semifinals and cats out of rafael nadal overpowers russian mikail usually. and man city the gian carlo touré will miss the f.a. cup tie with rivals manchester united after being called up for international g.t. . but we start with some other ice hockey news because russia have failed to retain their world junior crime the under twenty squad losing in the final to sweden by a single goal in her time in calgary forward me cares a bang at getting the vital goal in the extra period after by his side failed to find that in normal times this is only the second time sweden has been crowned

junior world champions has counted every finn and for no in the bronze medal gags well in russia's gas and played have taken an outright need at the top of the k h l standings you know if you get his men edging at the czech former side atlanta on the road for three it was a back and forth gang just outside moscow with the sides trading quick goals the right finish defenseman yanni this column made it for you all to atlanta with less than seven minutes to go discuss with his top scorer tony mortensen grabbed the winner just a minute later his fourteenth goal of the campaign say. took a three point lead over trucked all in the type of while condemning atlanta the great defeat. but also beaten atlanta for one in that previous guy. begin we played last time because we know we played really well at home you know and look like they were a little tired but today they came. in so again the boys and it was a lot harder to do the show now. now in tennis there's been little to no surprises

that the season opening event is rough only down spearheaded the top seeds charge into the semifinals of the cats are open the spanish world number two overcame a battling mikhail youzhny in straight sets however the seventh seed russian provided for a tough match down the french open champion broke in the fifth game of the first set to take it six four and stormed to another to break city in the second but usually broke back to stay in the mansion had more chances to mount a fight back but he failed to convert with the doubt interethnic form at the net to wrap it up six for. not standing in the way next his number four seed thief and i doubt the often flamboyant frenchman came out an easy win against an error prone viktor troicki the serve hit the net to concede the first set before sending the ball far and wide to match point stands sixty six three the final school tomorrow please. for the defending champion roger federer shrugged off the pre-match back

pains to labor past under the surface of italy the swiss master did still in two or three love lead right away and took in a six three but crumbled in the second to first trail five one and then to lose it seven five however phèdre pulled his game back together in a decided to be with a forehand went into the corner six for federer not this twenty second to win to keep alive his hopes of a fourth title. just like last year that will play joel free to tsonga in the semifinals the third seed frenchman steamrolling pass. most in just over an hour to tsonga hitting back with flair everything is lesser known opponent had to walk on one six two six one. football match the city will be without plays jaan kolo toure a for sunday's f.a. cup clash with manchester united the pair have been told they must report to the

ivory. trying camp this weekend ahead of the africa cup of nations ivory coast coach francois deciding to follow favre guidelines and allow call ups two weeks prior to the tournament it means arsenal were also the strike a genius man city coach there a better man cheney says you are tories absence on sunday could be a problem for his team i think that we can have a problem in general you can have a problem because he is an important player for us and. we call is different because we have a defenders and if we had lack he would have injuries. i don't feel that we can have a big problem with a friend about me three that we have a big role for some parts and that we have only two games and. now also expected to join the ivory coast training camp is cabana strike a senator or a he's been a sensation since joining the russian premier league side at the start of the

season so it's a good chance then to look back at his twenty eleven and the time he gave us a chat in sunny krasny. his strong peers strong in his from ivory coast didier drogba no but it could well be his their me twenty year old was seen at over it this season the two metre three centimeter tall forward became coburn's most expensive ever player following manager down preschool with whom he spent two years at least in romania. keep the bone is a team that wants to develop and make a significant breakthrough in this transfer took place because of the trust him i know and respect a lot my transfer was his idea to help me grow and develop my career. and it seems like that risk became dissatisfied with the results of the team so far as to buy and see me and have one eye on the europa league while troll really has become one of the most dangerous players among the ones. boring and making three assists

nowhere says he's already used to living in exotic russia and is enjoying his time i assure you that i may buy that off when i go to my national team my teammates are square a lot about football in russia but the first questions are about the cold weather and racism about them but i tell them don't worry these both aspects are fine it's even hotter in crescent of an african they fully russian football because of me and sisters say do doom be playing here so they are all very interested in the russian premier league. with the growing ambitions of the cross on their side the doors player in the league doesn't want to stop progressing as his long term dream of coping direct and playing in the english premier league is still beyond his reach but producing good performances in russia could become the stepping stone in his career but i do want to say russia's top flight is of a good standard and can help you get to the top european leagues primarily the

morning england which a couple are throughout the world and to ensure players aspire to my favorite point is drug and i enjoy watching the english premier league meanwhile combine yacking to get rid of their reputation as a yo yo team and with the trask in the dugout and they're out on the field the yellow and greens could become one of the surprise packages of the russian premier league this season i can say about that both archie i telling you gulf season on the euro pain so has got underway cycle favorite thomas aiken he leads the twenty twelve african open after the first random eastern cape the owner of hitting the thirst bowl of the new year felt a south african retained thiessen and he finished the day in second along with can patrick jacko albus both carded a sixty five a shot behind first translated thomas aiken he grabbed five birdies and two eagles to gain nine and i've rolled and take the right length. so let's

finish with some top karate chops and our latest special holiday feature as russia's world champion was among those greeting the sport's top master here in the russian capital last march for a bit daniel as the story. no goods no any other type of protection no training sessions without tough sparing getting prepared for food contact fighting. anytime and anywhere. within the framework why did no and karate they stand up fighting still claims to be one of the most cruel and most realistic with only punching to the head normally restricted for safety reasons welcome to guy which is japanese for this side of ultimate truth the star was founded in one thousand nine hundred sixty four by most adults all yama and mention never tasted defeat fighting bulls just one part of his

alternative training regime this is his successor shockey much to eat r t caught up with matthew in moscow one of the most respected karate musters inaction today as a new venue for advanced petitioners opened in the russian capital and russian athletes are powerhouse in the sport in particular tauriel nicolay shrilly who won the japanese open championship is the best proof of it that twenty one year old russian is a true sensation becoming the youngest winner of the most prestigious event along with being the first ever foreigner to play in the title in the land of the rising sun which is my work barry hald as well as my trainer who devoted himself to raising me is a martial artist would move forward step by step approach one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching these people. are there is another title mission could be high on the agenda least an olympic crown nicholas sheley along

with other stars simply aging for the chance to prove themselves at sport's most prestigious meeting q i think in the near future there may be some good. news in this respect by continually holding negotiations with the international olympic committee keep machine could be included in the program within the framework of gravity as a whole. i can't confirm that key question will become an elliptical sport there are a lot of karate stars with different groups so it's a matter of which combination of groups will be accepted by the olympic committee anyway will open for collaboration with the rest of the styles it's not clear yet if one of the globe's most extreme combat sports. scene would ever become elite because vance although it's already established sprawled name in the history of martial arts robert virginia on r t one skill and that brings the end of the sports

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this is r.t. international news and much more welcome to the program the world's biggest military is about to get smaller but president obama announcing the biggest strategy review in years to try and make. cheaper includes changing from large ground wars to what he says will be an expanded force across asia pacific and the middle east next if you can reports there are still unanswered questions. the new strategy is to move away from ground wars from long term stability operations to mobile wars where the u.s. can as we don't put out a put it shift and deploy forces to fight any enemy anywhere they said they're going to invest heavily in new capabilities in drone scene space technology is to give the u.s. military this whole new shape which is the defense secretary said it will be nothing like the cold war.