absolutely beautiful welcome to florence and the famous posse back to bridge on this week's program we'll be continuing our exploration of russian culture and influence brought from famous people who live here to current russians who live and work in italy and who wouldn't be happy here with glorious winter sun some say slow food i think culture over the beginning of the nineteenth century saw a number of russian wealthy families to skinny italy has always held a special attraction for russians many tools of its it is the cultural center of the world and with its breathtaking architecture food and style it gets you thinking there may be some truth in that today dozens of tall companies offer excursions by plane and bus loads of russians arrive every week. with famous landmarks such that the conservation bridge in a fancy museum it goes without saying that everyone will be impressed on the first

visit here. it's amazing here we're especially impressed that despite so many tourists the city is still clean quiet safe and relaxed oh yes. without you and living in florence for nine years and in my experience russians like not only the architectural and cultural beauty of the city that also enjoys shopping here are a lot especially for nothing good to see the ideas that. would make is the hometown of michelangelo and to the they spent a lot of time living and working in this region of italy the art and culture that have created and contribute it influenced many outstanding russians came to florence for inspiration and stayed here for a while for bush there are many ways talented and skilled italians enriched machine cultural life and vice versa over the centuries to tell you expect a huge influence in the design of moscow and st petersburg. one of the other great

things about florence is the shopping. pastime of many russian tourists prices are lower here for designer goods than back home although this next looks us pretty well it might be better not to look at the price tags. here in the main shopping street of florence you can find a design a boutique a brand that was founded at the beginning of the twentieth century by a russian noble family. in two thousand and eight it's now an international company based in france with several stores in italy. owned by the russian local. these three of the russian fashion they go after she reads like an exciting novel the story of the brand you could say is part of russia's heritage and history. founded in paris one nine hundred twenty four by prince felix you suppose and his wife

marina the niece of the last russian saw me collide the second and says she clothing range tasseled european and american customers but the prince has a little business sense and two years after the nine hundred twenty nine a street crash ruins his most prosperous clients do you suppose it was forced to shut up shop. almost eight decades after the original house of m. street clothes stores all the struggling has restored the brand to his former glory . to our next location now and in a city known as the cradle of the renaissance surrounded by terra cotta roofs a cluster of onion domes each topped with a tall cross is certainly not what you would expect to see in the florence skyline less than a mile from florence is too imo these brightly colored domes of a different kind marked the surviving history of russian immigration to italy and florence the russian orthodox church of the nativity of christ's.

there's been a russian orthodox church on the site since ninety three built by the russian community in far in time this is something to consider will damage over the years but was restored several times elegant and exotic in matches the city's cultural heritage perfectly reflecting in the true architectural style of seventeenth century moscow today the church is popular with orthodox worship as from all over tuscany. the church in florence houses many historic relics of the russian orthodox church including works by both russian and it's how you artists it's on the market you cons in florence and it's a place that brings the local russian community closer together and welcome

addition to russian life in tuscany. when you know most of the congregation of our church consists of people of many nationalities including russians ukrainians georgians greeks italians serbs and bulgarians this church is the first big orthodox cathedral that was built initially then more cathedrals and sign removed and very appeared and only five years ago a big church in rome was built that. tchaikovsky the demi the family to c.s.t. a real russians with a strong connection to italy. twenty minutes outside the city well meant to be beautiful scenery vibrant colors. but what has this pod got to do with russian culture. to answer that question let's meet this week's guest. great to meet you thank you very much for your time nice to meet you while we're here in this

beautiful park and i guess of bad given the question this place is called upon to let. machine and there are many beautiful eliz here one of them in fact where we're standing right now is named after dusty of ski he spent a year in the city and it was said to be one of the happiest times and as life. came to florence with his young wife and they found out here that they were going to have a baby and the couple stayed in the city while she was pregnant. also finished the eaters here so she left a remarkable trace in the history of this city. and it's not just the esky who lived tchaikovsky's but on this life there are many russian influences in florence . tchaikovsky spend seventy years in florence and composed quilts and he is here he enjoyed florence a lot there whether architecture art and the many museums the famous director talk also leaves here in the nineteenth seventy's and eighty's then there was joseph brought ski but turner who has not been to florence i'm to go up to the board and

it seems that many russians love it but one particular florence there's nor about this place the city is not too big and not too small and its historical center is packed with everything one might fancy museum goers admirers of their own a sense an art lovers is perfect for everyone also those who are into fashion are excited to come here not to mention those seeking good food and wine. well thank you very much for your time and enjoy your time here for. moving on and what other locations in florence are connected to russia one of the most beautiful palaces is still officially named. after a noble russian family the nineteenth century it was pulled by count to me to be truly a senator and the director of the hermit's harsh to the god son of empress catherine the great palace also contained impressive library which you started to put

together in italy to replace his previous collection of books which were lost in the great. in eighteen twelve. brutally is where not the only wealthy russian family who made an impression in florence. in the city are also connected to the demeter family there are squares villas and monuments in honor of the family members who lived in florence in the nineteenth century and the family emblem can even be seen on the front of the dromo basilica of st mary the flower as it's officially cooled when money was needed to restore the cathedral princedom it off donated a large sum as his contribution was so great the florentine governess thanked him by putting the emblem right next to the main entrance. many russian artists traveled all lived in italy in the previous centuries and the country is still an inspiration to many of their works far from classical but rather unusual controversial contemporary art is displayed at a russian art gallery in the center of florence. and she stood on

galloway has existed for several years now and now we're working on a new concept. we want to showcase work which would combine art blind and sound and would affect as many senses as visitors as possible the want to share that article not only a visual treat little so heal a person. folks and. florence is full of captivating stories and legends connects to many corners of the world. one local met is that if you rub this bourse snout and put a coin in its mouth you will return to florence at some point in your life i'm no he doesn't really like to has poor rubles christian and italian share many similarities the culture of the two countries is very classical based and complementary in many ways both have a rich history incumbent's a long tradition of excellence in every aspect of arts and design. and from modern

christian french fashion houses to cradle threats church is cheap away. the russian connections you can find in italy and you'll be amazed at the results. it's a cool ski day it's called florence the city of dreams he said points well unfortunately that's so that's how we have left on this week's program i think that's the end of our exploration of russian culture here in italy i'll see you again at the same time next week we'll be back in the russian capital to tell them from me and the rest of the moscow our group. cool. culture is that so much given to each musician to find the mark when libyan

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oil sales to europe preempting the decision to stop importing oil from the country . but as war rhetoric against tehran escalates in the west border americans are voice their opposition to any possible military confrontation. what type of sports news now is to me. hello there sports an artsy thanks for joining us and coming up in the bulls are. bouncing back to normal more school recover from a thrashing defeat by beating atlanta home eyes. of a versus sharapova russian and the russian will do battle for the australian open title and the winner will become the world number one. meeting worthy

of a final rough an adult beats a tunnel rival roger federer in the last four. when the kontinental hockey league dinara bounced back after five one defeat by scar as the more comfortable it beat atlanta by three goals to none and stay third in the western conference because of it but up of now reports. i'd learned had suffered four straight defeats and said if in the western conference eight points behind third place dinara both sides had been thrashed in their previous encounters and were eager to bounce back in front of russia head coach. who attended the clash it was that there were a lack of defense if it were in this that allowed denominators called carbon copy goals late in the first period and the blue and why it's never looked back first collected it to zone pass to get one on one and the ball jumped us to russia's

international constantin but all in. and just eighteen seconds after the restarts of the host doubled their lead this time during a shift you're going broke away leaving the goaltender guessing to nothing after the opener five minutes into the second and the home team earned a penalty shot by ruining turned away shot by deny i was new forward mihailo needs him to keep up wanting the game and the frame and it's corliss in the final period dinner were attacking but the twenty seven year old goalie denied old their efforts however even the best russian at minor was helpless when the blue and white scored an empty net in the dying seconds of the game nice in sealed a final score at three to nothing with his first goal for denominate you are perfectly well for the preparations for the playoffs already underway tension and pressure is filing up in every game provided to be united tonight was a well deserved when. we can start the season. in the middle

of the season some good games. in our health this. downside not going to last too long you know not many games and we have to recover after find our damon prefer. this loss learn suffered a fifth consecutive defeat well do not seem to book the third place in the western conference with damages to go before the. stuart is a mother of. let's not thursdays are the results nine games took place across the continent so after beat him on the road five three wild virus scored five unanswered goals sabir it's a goal for us lead instructor needed a shootout to defeat. away so the reigning champion so i want to live at home against service our. struggling vitis suffered that defeat in a row this time their last hours in cars on seven to another big victory was registered

in st petersburg where current league leaders scar threshed eighty to eighty three . claim to shootout win over spartak moscow on home ice and finally look side left to do it for. to the hard core so there are certain open nowhere where a show up one has advanced into the women's singles final after beating world number two in the last four the twenty four year old russian needed over two hours to knock out the czech opponent wrapped up a six two three six six four victory in the decisive match russia's top woman will play the tories are the rich first ever grand slam final. moments to be back in a grand slam final stages in before years ago here in it's nice to get that

far again after losing. years so yeah i mean to me. it's just so bizarre and has been the last couple of times in history really wanted today. the third seed bill russian herself seeing all the defending champ prices of belgium also in three sets so sure up against the winner of the final will become the world number one in the w t eight rankings. and running like a marathon out there. i just try to start to be more aggressive in trying to play my game and you know start from the beginning you know i have one myself to go i have another i don't know hour thirty minutes forty five minutes to make a difference so that's why it was my mental. they're the most thought so this sports greatest form to be yet another classic grand slam encounter at melbourne

park on the dog proving once again to have the upper hand on roger federer where it mattered most meeting worthy of a final with the pair trading set out on one of them with two rough would turn up the pressure by taking the third one seven six while federer being unable to hit the heights again two thousand and nine champ. an adult taking the match before six seven six two seven six and six for aiming for his second australian open title and eleventh grand slam overall but federal has won only two matches out of ten against this head in grand slam events i remember standing against him when i am really to blame maybe. i don't play my best tennis because it's rosy in front of me in a distance because i'm ready to play my best things that's that's what they can. do you when i play and surges because i don't blame a distance because i always was in the finals of world wars in a in

a very important matches and having a good confidence because i have. won a lot of matches before i feel it was really good against me you know obviously i play a different game to have a one hundred and. you know he's very be that many times on plays maybe he knows jaws or something out of those matches and so he's going to bring record against me which maybe give them extra confidence i don't know. number one and defending champ another joke of it takes on my relator on the semi final push. in basketball's your league turkish side go to surat have claimed narrow victory against an impact beat the greeks by a single point on home called the visitors took advantage of a slow start by the turks but at the end of the first quarter the game was tied at fifteen zero then goldstar i found their rhythm and were fourteen points ahead to have time. in the second part of the game costas slow coast

had the shot of the day. point to send the game into overtime at the buzzer making it sixty nine all and the host managed to take care of the greeks there sealing a type seventy eight seventy seven victory. in the meantime barcelona voce seeing the best defensive record of the tournament travel to mccarthy the house dominated the first quarter with the visitors coming back well in the second as the game was tied at twenty nine all half way through but then the visitors slowly seize the initiative areas eighteen points and fourteen from friends ask their strongest contributions into their confidence seventy one fifty seven victory for the catalans results leaves them top of group h. with two wins after as many games. over two thirds now where some of the world's elite runners suffer powell and campbell brown are

already looking ahead to the twenty twelve london olympic games and above all else taking first place is one so again the number one goal for the jamaican sprinters. maybe olympic year because my age is moving as far as me so you know put me in the xor. you know to run indoors you know working on the you know it's fifty meters world you know room for the middle of the work i didn't stop. me though i am blessed to one. hundred meter you'll be twice and i think i've become in the front of my in history to do it three times is great and in the back of my head that i am working hard because i'm not on the team yet still have the child in june and so the objective is the alfie kohn to train hard and. even in then take it from there. and follow this courses which will be used for

this sortie twenty fourteen winter olympic games will soon be broken in a ski world cup stage in february is set to allow gold medal hopefuls the chance to try the future olympic slopes at all the horta course will be tested by f.i.o.s. world cup competitors starting from february the eighth russia's youth team will be the first to try them out before three athletes from the country compete in this intersection downhill skiing and super can buy it on the menu but top women stars may be in a for a surprise the course director saying challenging and men's have been made especially for the female athletes. as far as skiing is concerned we have substantially remodeled the women's course who basically added four hundred challenging meters to the course and that stretch should really pulls a lot of problems for the female skiers in their fans downhill descent. ok here

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nuclear program. and business russian markets open in the red with energy made his dragging the. market's performance. internationally using comment twenty four hours a day this is welcome to the program. well our top story now several detainees in libya have died in recent weeks as a result of torture according to amnesty international human rights groups are. the crimes were committed by the libyan military and security forces the accusations follow similar claims by a french medical aid agency where thousands of gadhafi loyalists remain behind bars now suffering the same a chances and it out under the late colonel regime maria for national. doctors without.