so literally beautiful welcome to florence and the famous 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 sensational food and often 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 sort of italy's the cultural center of the world and with its breathtaking architecture food and style it gets you thinking that maybe 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 one murder conservation bridge in a fancy museum it goes without saying that everyone will be impressed for the first visit here. still it's amazing here we're especially impressed that despite

so many tourists the city is still clean quiet safe and relaxed no you. with that used and linen in florence for nine years and in my experience russians like not only the architectural and cultural beauty of the city also enjoy shopping here a lot specially for not a good receiver ideas that. would make is the hometown of michelangelo and to the venture they spent a lot of time living and working in this region of italy the art and culture that have created and contributed influenced many outstanding russians who came to florence for inspiration and stayed here for a while for which there are many ways talented and skilled italians in which russian cultural life and vice versa over the centuries tell you architect a huge influence in the design of moscow and st petersburg. well 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 luxurious 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 designer brute of 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 sort of these three of the russian fashion label reads like an exciting novel the story of the brands you could say is part of russia's heritage and history. founded in paris in one thousand twenty four by prince philip 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 eventually closed the stores are still going to has restored the branches for 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 doing both 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 florence time this is something to consider will damage over the years but was restored several times elegant and exotic it 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 can't miss in florence and it's a place that brings the local russian community closer together and welcome addition to russian life in tuscany. was i knew most of the congregation of our

church consisted 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 son removed and barry appeared and only five years ago a big church in rome was built to. tchaikovsky the demeter 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 park 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 it's nice to meet you while we here in this beautiful and i guess of the question this place is called ponder like

a sheen and there are many beautiful alleys here one of them in fact where we're standing right now is named after dusty of ski he spent a year in this 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 across this but on this life there are many russian influences in florence. tchaikovsky spend seventy years in florence and composed quit of space here 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 to go up to the model 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 centrist packed with everything one might fancy museum goers admirers of their in a sense an art lovers is perfect for everyone and 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 who ended the nineteenth century it was pulled by count to me to be truly a senator and the director of the hermit's harsh also the god son of empress catherine the great palace also contained impressive library which he started to put together in italy to replace his previous collection of books which were lost

in the great fire in eighteen twelve. the brazilians were not the only wealthy russian family who made an impression in florence. in the city are also connected. 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 prince to meet 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 are working on a new concept. who want to showcase work which would combine art blind and sound and would affect as many senses as visitors as possible we want to share that or it can be not only a visual treat little say heal a person because it will function. 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. and italian 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 russian french fashion houses to crane tools rocks churches cheap await the russian

connections you can find in italy and you'll be amazed at the results. he did call florence the city of dreams he certainly. points but unfortunately that's 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. to the. this month by particles that make up the fabric of the universe find what

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bouncing bags and a lot more still recovering from my freshman defeat at scarred by beating up lots of highlights in the case. so let's start with the hot cold so there are certain open where my rare sharapova has advance into the women's singles final off to beat saying well done what's up at the in the last four the twenty four year old russian made it over to. the czech potent truck wraps up a six two three six six four victory in the decisive match russia's. ranks then. so much to beat back in a grand slam final stage moving in before a few years ago here. it's nice to get that far again after losing quite a couple of years so you know i mean talk to me and i'm playing some it's just

results and has been the last couple of times and i still really wanted it today the third seed belorussian herself saying all defending champion in prices of growth will also increase sets so shoppers against is are the winner of the final will become the world number one in the w.t. rankings. i'm running like a marathon out there. and 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 i was my mentor. in the meter. and so i have claimed that title in the women's doubles the russian do so all the ten pair in the form of sorrow iran and a bit of a cheer in the final last the open a bottle recovered in the next two sets to claim

a five seven six four six three victory. here the most draw two of the sport's greatest performed yet another classic grand slam encounter at melbourne park rafael nadal proving once again to have the upper hand on roger federer when it mattered most seeing worthy of a final leave the pair trading said alone while there were 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. six seven six two seven six six four aiming for his second or three open title and eleventh grand slam overall phèdre as well a little out of ten against just handed in grand slam i didn't i. don't blame a business begins here when i am really to blame a list in. my business because it's rosy in

a distance because in red to blue maybe. that's what you can see. only when i play against those it is because i am playing my best in 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 much as before or if you. it plays really good against me you know obviously i play a different game to have i want her back and. you know he's very me that many times on plays or maybe he knows jaws or something out of those matches and so i was going to bring a record against me which maybe gives mexico influence i don't know. twelve number one and defending champ another joke of each takes and tamara in the other semifinal clash they have just started today counter. over to the us now where in the kontinental hockey league denial about asked back after

have to five one defeat by scar as the most comfortable to beat at land by three goals to none and stay in the western conference considered but above has all the details at lionhead suffered for three defeats and said if in the western conference eight points behind third place deny 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 their real lack of defense if we were honest that allowed denominate to score carbon copy goals late in the first period and the blue and whites never looked back thursday new style back and collected it to zone pass to get one on one and the bar jumpers to russia's international constantin but all in. and just eighteen seconds after the restored to the host doubled their lead this time grigori shift you go in 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 rune and turned away shot by deny i was new forward mihael arnesen to keep wanting the game and the frame and then scoreless in the final period did not all were attacking but the twenty seven year old goalie denied all 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 a nice in sealed a final score at three to nothing with his first goal for denominator. of their preparations for the playoffs are already underway tension and pressure is piling up in every game our team provided to be united tonight was a well deserved the win. we didn't start the season. in the middle of the season some group. nor hope this is. going to last too long. after recovery after four in our game and start.

with this loss suffered a fifth consecutive defeat well gentlemen seem to book the third place in the western conference with damages to go before the playoffs storage. of her cheek. let's not take a look at thursday the results. took place across the continent so police beat someone right five three while burress scored five goals that's a bit of a destructor needed to shoot cells to defeat because this go away so degrading. against sevastopol. also struggling to suffer defeat in a row based on their looks to close on seven to another big victory was registered in st petersburg where current league leaders threshed eighty to eighty three next to him they claim to shoot out of a spot. and finally the outside were too strong for the spot.

have claimed narrow victory against an impact goals as they beat the greeks a single point on home court they visited took advantage of a slow stand by the church but at the edge of the first quarter the game was tied at fifteen then found their rhythm and full team points had by the time. dance back and the second part of the game foster's smokers had the shot of the day . as his three pointers sent the game into overtime at the buzzer making it sixty nine hole and managed to take the breaks there sealing it tight. seventy eight seventy seven a victory. for them each of us a lot of boasting of a base 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 tight at times and i'll huff way fruit of the visitors slowly seize the initiative

russian rollbacks eighteen point eight fourteen from friend dusk a rather strong response to bush and into the coffin so into our fifty seven victory for the catalyst that result leaves them top of group h. with two wings to as many games. over to third excel where some of the world's elite runners suffer powell and veronica campbell brown are already looking ahead to the time to twelve london olympic games and above all else taking first place once again the number one goal for the jamaican sprinter has been made. olympic year because my age is moving as far as me so i'm in a different put in the next or. to run indoors you know working on the story. is fifty meters was you know room for the middle of the game but i didn't stop for the news of the three meter i am placed to one.

hundred i mean i will be twice and to think of becoming the first one in history to do it three times this is great and it's in the back of my had not 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 hopefully make the team in both events in then take it from there. ok up to date no more sports news from around the globe for in two hours time hey on our t.v. weather is next by fidel.

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program. and in business russia's two biggest banks announce plans for privatization in the coming months join us for more on that. here with r.t. you're good to have you with us today well straight to our top story now several detainees in libya have died in recent weeks as a result of torture according to amnesty international human rights group says the crimes were committed by the libyan military and security forces the accusations follow similar claims by french medical aid agency of thousands of gadhafi loyalists remain behind bars now suffering the same atrocities handed out under the late colonel's regime ortiz men from washington as more doctors without borders known for going do their job in the most dangerous and notorious.