come on strong reaction is the latest in a series of intensifying military and diplomatic responses by iran i mean really pressure from western powers over its nuclear projects. well next we head to florence to see what footprint russian artists and public figures left on italian culture through the ages. hello and welcome to the program from architecture to music russians have been fascinated with the telling culture for centuries and today they come here in the tens of thousands in search of everything from fabulous fashion to the world of

italian cuisine so joining us as we explore various locations connected with russia one of the most historic and peaceful cities in the world right. the colosseum 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 glorious history architecture food style and the climate are all reasons why rome a superior especially with modern day muscovites. i live in moscow and i think that the roman moscow have many things in common and are really great cities each street in rome is full of history i like coming to all my want it's really an eternal city i enjoy an impressive architecture. it is the story where she is a nation with

a witch and the nation history 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. in 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 few centuries especially. appreciation of the cultural importance and today both countries creative worlds flourish because each of those influences showcasing classical music literature and art. moving on and to the onion 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 out italy and this is the largest and most traditional looking both docs 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 because something that you miss a lot in a foreign country. inside you can see various bits for icons and worlds by tell you a machine must is from the inside you never realize that the building is brand new . this church opened in two thousand and nine located on a hill not far from st peter's it's 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 star hotel the italian style design and innovation. its name suggests ties to russia. as its name to the many members of the russian imperial house and the. city. is

impressively situated between the piazza del popolo and the spanish steps of the pretty upscale shopping areas. as they say location is everything. to fall from your old. images. from a few. to. having enjoyed a recent make over the hotel the sea is a hotel in the elegant grand metropolitan tradition despite some one hundred twenty two rooms routing thirty three suites hotel maintains an impeccable standard of personal service. the russian elite come here in droves. situated on the sixth and top floor of the highlights of the hotel is the suite named after the popular dancer and choreographer. business or pleasure to see

also has several conference rooms and banquet several of which names such as the fool the anastasia the roman. whose and to find out more about the russian connection with the stunning house 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. this hotel. was in the nineteenth century. called the view. because many have actually mean to visit broome we're staying in these. so we we kept the name to see in. the region around the middle. and it seems that rome is a very very popular place for visits is very much more than ever very much so and the russian visitors have growing year by year and i hear that the hotels very

popular with. celebrities russian politicians and hollywood a listers as well very much so very much many both russian and local hollywood celebrities have chosen to come to the scene since since the day we opened here at the very beginning when we opened in two thousand we hosted all the movie half from the ocean you they're going to. stay here with. well i think i would spend time thank you. very much. jill a curious harris dog is now you can see why despite the setting use of popular with hollywood avis just what was a modest spin your in the seventeenth century now is a celebrated meeting point for the high profile guests from the garden tourist sees restaurant is open in the garden and summer months.

in the bushes i wouldn't be surprised welcome to the secret garden situated at the back of the hotel good to see this green getaway is lush and spectacular in every possible way no wonder this occasion is popular with russian and international jetsetter is it in the winter you can enjoy a drink outside here but is if you can afford it no protests. 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 sites of rome to send angelo consul the exhibition consists of almost fifty icons which were handpicked by italian old analysis from the collection of the private moscow museums showcasing religious art the items on display represent russian i complain to the fifteenth the twentieth centuries. the cafe greco is

a historical eatery. seventy six see the venue to see many celebrity visitors as its guests whose autographs drawings and personal belongings are now displayed at the café international artistically often came to the venue including lord byron. and russian such as. it said that writer nicholai google especially likes the cafe and spent a lot of time there writing his famous dead souls novel. the jerry thomas speakeasy project is a secret location in central rome for a whole selection of special russian themed cocktails are created in a very italian atmosphere of the bar you can find quite surprising drinks inspired by russia the team has created a special cocktail menu called twist on a classic number three from russia with love in the heart of rome you can be served with such cocktails as the kremlin flip floppy hats are also meeting red square in italian and said petersburg delight.

wondering around the city's site should be surprised what you might bump into in the park available gazey a situated two monuments that were erected to on a russian writers this statue is of right at nikolai gogol 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. roam 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 office the perfect photo opportunity but quite often it's the small influences and nuances that make up the subtextual soul and roots of the city and with the cultural connections italy has to russia it only helps cool. a cold drink

of creativity elegance and style. was an incredible city well unfortunately 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 bye bye for now. this is our time to reclaim the american dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth that out of many we are one that won't we breathe oh we hope. to me the american dream is to live in peace and prosperity and freedom and a government under socialism is not a government

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only off fifteen minutes away but before that and use here the latest sports. hello there thanks for watching and these are the headlines scarves take the eye right lead to make a child after beating rivals plant in a seven goal thriller. plus olympic countdown russian president dmitry medvedev visits before next month's test events for the twenty fourteen winter games. and the top seeds charge into the semifinals in cata hours rafael nadal i will pass russian me tell you. but we'll start with some other ice hockey news because russia have failed to retain their world junior crown the under twenty squad losing in the final to sweden by a single goal in overtime in calgary forward mika's abang is getting

a vital go in yorkshire a period that both sides filed to find the net in normal time this only the second time sweden has been crying junior world champions although on a brighter note for russia forgive gainey has not solved was named the tones most valuable player hosts canada the finland four nil in the bronze medal guys. well in russia scores and pages have taken that right lead at the top of the k h l standings and the losses she is men edged out his former side and found on the road for three it was a back and forth game just outside moscow with the sides trading quick goals throughout finnish defenseman yani iscar made it all to atlanta with less than seven minutes to go the scars swedish top score attorney mortensen grabbed the winner just a minute late it was his fourteenth goal of the campaign and gives three point lead over crack in the title last and have not lost on the trot after skulls that beat them in the previous guy. tried to get in the replay last time because

we know we played really well at home you know on looked like they were a little tired but today they came i can say guns blazing it was a lot harder to do the show now. now there are just over two years to go before russia's first ever winter olympics in sochi and president dmitri medvedev has urged constructors to make sure new venues are ready in time for a major test event due to start next month medvedev inspected the sites on thursday including the krasnaya polyana ski resort it is set to host a world cup leg on the alpine skiing circuit in just over a month's time with snowboarding and freestyle eventually a month later russia is second bobsled track is also set to be unveiled in late february around seventy percent of all construction work for the games has been completed according to officials. downtown is there have been a few surprises that the season opening event with rafael nadal spearheading the

top seed charge into the semifinals of the cattle open the spanish world number two overcame a battling mico usually in straight sets however the seventh seed russian put up a fight after losing the first set six four and having a poor start in the second he did break nadal and then had a couple of chances to mount a comeback but failed to exploit them into rivet form especially at the net and he won the second set six four for the match. in the semi's hilmi number four seed gael monfils the often flamboyant frenchman came at an easy win against an error prone viktor troicki this hit the net and saved the first set before sending the poor far and wide to match point just down sixty six three the final school to memphis. and defending champion roger federer shrugged off the pre-match back pains to labor past and the deceptive italy the swiss master did storm into a three love lead right away and took the three but crumbled in the second to first

trail five one and then lose it seven five however federer pulled his going back together in the decider to stun stepney with a forehand winner into the. or not to take the final say six for better or not you know this twenty one in a row to keep alive his hopes of a fourth doha title. just like last year federal pay joe will free to song there in the semi's the third seed frenchman steamrolling spaniard lost in just over an hour to tsonga hitting back with flair everything he's lesser known to offer and won it six two six one. while in brisbane is a similar success story for the big names there so far top seed andy murray beating cypriot and his doubles partner marcus dart a sixty six to even showed off a bit in the final set. straight when he told me to my last ball was you'll simone will face alexander don't call pull off in the other semi to.

point to go through what. i needed to move to the. very wrong room and. promote an opportunity through. the point. in football match the city will be without players yarn kolo toure a for sunday's f.a. cup clash with manchester united the pair have been told they must report to the ivory coast training camp this weekend ahead of the africa cup of nations ivory coast coach france was a wee deciding to follow fee for rules which allow call ups two weeks prior to the tournament it means arsenal would also lose striker genius man city coach or burning man cheney says yaar tories absence on sunday could be an issue for his team. in that we can have a problem in general you can have a problem because he is an important player for us.

we call is different because we have great defenders and if we are lucky we don't have injuries you know. i don't feel that we can have a big problem with that event it's about that with me feel that we have a big problem for some parts and that we have only to james and nigel. well also expected to join the ivory coast training camp is a band striker seen a troll right he's been a sensation since joining the russian prime a league side at the start of the season so it is a good chance then to look back at his twenty eleven and the time he gave us a chat and sunny. he is still pissed strong and he's from either it kills didier drogba no but it could well be his there me twenty year old last seen at all in this season the two metre three centimeter tall forward became commands most expensive ever blair following management down to their school with whom he spent

two years at couche 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 in him i know and respect a lot on the 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 could one see and have one eye on the europa league while trialware has become one of the most dangerous players among the bunch who are storing six balls and making three assists nowhere says he is already used to living in exotic russia and is enjoying his time. and i'm sure you know i mean by that often when i go to my national team my teammates ask me a lot about football in russia but the first questions are about the cold weather and the racism about them but i tell them guys don't worry these both aspects are fine it's even harder when crossing guard and africans they fully rushing for the

all because of me and sisco's saying do do me up playing here so they are all very interested in the russian premier league. with the growing ambitions of the cross in their side that does player in the league doesn't want to stop progressing as his long term dream of helping drug and playing in the english premier league is still beyond his reach but for you so good for once he's in russia could become the stepping stone in his career and i did 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 two surely as aspiring my favorite player is drug and i enjoy watching the. english premier league meanwhile. to get rid of their reputation as a yo yo and with bitter asking in the dugout and on the field the greens could become one of the surprise packages of the russian premier league this season.

in other football news barcelona midfielder says he hopes manager pep guardiola will remain at the club for many years to come he and his teammates took part in an open training session for fans on thursday before visiting a local hospital but they also had time to speak to the press and respond to reading this it could be guardiola as last season at the nou camp. they said well i guess we should all it would still not just a season after season able to last longer not only for the well being of your team but also for the wellbeing of everyone concerned in the club i wish you would become one so alex ferguson at you so much to be noted that it's clear that the perp will be one. on the new god for the new gov season on the european tour has got underway its local favorite thomas aiken he leads the twenty twelve africa open at the moment the honor of hitting the first ball though of the new year fell to south africa retief goosen here and he finished the day in second along with compact jacko space carded a sixty five

a shot behind first translated thomas aiken here he grabbed five birdies and two eagles to go nine and overall for the right lane. and finally rain and snow in the end these have forced organizers to cancel friday stage of the dakar rally while it is the top of the standings after thursday's shortened stage in argentina the day belonged to poland's christophe hall of it it was fastest in the genes to his maiden stage victory moving him into second overall behind defending champion stefan pattern and so the frenchman was third fastest behind american robby gordon while another french minister would just break the motorbikes category he is now nine minutes ahead of defending champion marc coma in the overall standings when gerrard to rue leads the way in the trucks division where russian up and come alive has been disqualified for breaking race regulations

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