side life carries on a cold the weather gets away from nosy traffic and the chaos of city center living reality checks can be a good thing. as fresh as. texas size and age skate the city wrap up warm and venture outside. mahsud here now it seems every day that i get invited to various possy is an adventure by different organizations and people but i have to admit it just gets tiring after a while so i thought i want to travel outside the city center come face to face with nature explore the true. life white sun escapes the science of snow just a domes and breathtaking nature frozen in time just take a look at these beautiful sights. as the largest country in the world to seep in magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy the win try to

seize hosted by fun loving and spits a precious. muscovites deal with months of freezing temperatures have learned to make the best of the season they celebrate and cherish what ever the weather brings. to fishing region as many areas where you can ice fishing a popular sports here the fishing season generally last from december until march it's my first time trying this out first to take the sheet ice screwdriver all the alga as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break straight out if you can see the water ice fishing is about patience will the short ride in the small old tracks the fish. wait.

i see something i think. well. look at pot's mort's success. the reasons why russians are so passionate about fishing various pleasure the chance to pick their skills against nature and to spend time in the open like minded people ice fishing can be enjoyed as part of a stay in a nearby holiday resorts it presents a variety of entertainment programs but the children are grown ups and the company also prides themselves in being good for the environment. for star resort is eco friendly and it situated in pollution free area of the mosque and region one of the main attractions of the place is its location on the banks of the easter want to reserve or surrounded by beautiful untouched nature all the cottages here are built of natural materials like northern pine woods.

of course in moscow and the surrounding region there are various winter sports one can enjoy such as snowboarding cross-country skiing or ice skating but. myself and the production team are going to try and bring you something a little more creative follow me. i'm here to try to have a ski dog sledding and straight off it into the sled and off we go you can either sit or stand and there's a break at the back which controls like a friends at the front. is a medium sized working dog breed that comes in different colors with our club is called. to alaska it was founded in one thousand nine hundred eighty and is located at the park in moscow we have ten siberian huskies our club offers various p. magic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and there are excursions around the park master classes. managing the sleds and extreme night riding and also

a special family trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by their own a team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow job just go and traffic. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone can enjoy. what a little turns of way of traveling in the woods that's the so this is great five dogs are just beautiful that's so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try the south it costs one thousand rubles that's around thirty dollars for a twenty minute ride. talk setting as a means of transportation and snowy climates is recipe updated thanks to the snowmobile dock standing still remains popular in certain circles such as remote areas of russia. today in moscow and in other code the cities around the world dog

sledding is most often seen as a competition sports and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. are most popular when sport has to be either snowboarding or skiing including downhill cross-country there are several places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts. although please take note research when it comes to prices in the peak season deposits room charges ski high and refreshments can make a day trip a weekend very very expensive. because while there is no deterrent to many tourists who visit mr joining the cold months they want to see russia in full each with glory lady and zoe eighteen months to an official seeking bridge to eventually to the russian region. such

a retail image is. traction flexible and cheap as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to the snatch grip poundals and slide down a snow covered field purposely built track and field so we got a chance to discuss any fear we'll push down the route. just like a roller coaster we come each time the slight fortunately we have lots of space on the fraser river to stop what. that would terrify you so far that you bring amazingly it was it was good and it was scary to start with but it was a really really enjoyable experience tell me it's the middle of the frozen western wind so why must you come here to moscow bunny and i we wanted to experience something totally different and we thought why not come to moscow when it's going to be really cold and for exactly what it is and it has been amazing if you're

wrapped you know absolutely fine because in the u.k. when it gets what's. the temperature is you know in the winter it feels different it does i don't think people dress properly in the u.k. for the cold weather but here you kind of way tights long johns big hat gloves and you're absolutely fine we went ice skating yesterday. and it was the most fantastic experience but we really will. amidst the tree lights on it was really lovely i don't think people realise how exciting is here it's absolutely fantastic and we've had the best time i recommend anyone coming and you can of rice i know for the first time in goal he park i was rubbish but it was good it's amazing people he just embraced this this weather the seasons and they just passionate about it and celebrated was in the u.k. but it's not and everyone just. they say everything's

closed and you know. yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and. just go on live. you know live in what have they have to and i think it's great that everyone certainly embraces the russian winter whatever the weather. minus thirty plus thirty would you recommend anybody to come here to moscow definitely definitely tell my friends to just. lots of ok there's so much to do here just. brilliant so cultural and divest and yeah i'd love to come back well it was great to meet you and i wish you luck in your next crazy sporting adventure. saving the best for that screw. driver of a deep blanket some cleaning snow on snowmobile speeding through the countryside.

is a fantastic. exploring the region. insulated snowsuit so close and. speeds and crash helmets provide you with your. face feel the true speed racing across the state we feel the present atop a snowmobile is a great way to see the region's breathtaking scenery just look at these wonderful images. wow. that was fantastic was how hard. well the strains here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is. winter is a dynamic time in the us in capital and the mr region offering unique possibilities for travelers to experience russian culture traditions and sporting activities and

as my restaurant my cousin party invites regime of my return to the capital maybe it's time to spend the time to fit a money and she pops activities besides going to exercise and coming face to face with nature is only good thing for the soul. brooks and the winter and a trip to moscow region with all its incredible winter activities is something not to be missed. wow what a day absolutely brilliant although we really did just highlight a few of the winter sports available here i'm definitely coming to the moscow region again next week although i think new hobbies might be a little difficult for my balance well fortunately that's how we have left on this program for me and the must go out production crew here bye bye for now. mom dad it's me do you think you can let me some more money have some new skis i

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start on t.v. dot com. the headlines on r.t. and the splits within the ranks of syria's opposition fighters and first they claim they were behind it two twin blasts in the country's largest city of aleppo which killed at least twenty five but another spokesman now has it deny the responsibility just an hour later. thousands of greeks to lash out against more planned cuts as police fired tear gas to disperse groups who threw stones and firebombs people are angry a little because budget sacrifices of the eurozone leaders put more bailout cash on hold. and russia's public figures come together to ensure a fair and free presidential vote by forming the voters' leake to monitor elections the challenge now is to stay impartial. and dimitri joins us next with the latest

from the world of sport. hello there welcome to the sports obviates here not so good to have a company again and. they finally last after thirteen wins in a row. are stand by god in possibles you're really. running an empire germany's tomo stalled wings their annual race state building in new york for a record seventh time in a row. and searching for more glory with tyler big. course to dissipate in his fifth summer olympics. thursday football and the english have not on friday as they continue their search for

a successor to capello the talent quit his post after four years in charge to the f.a. strip joint of the captaincy a decision he disagreed with on the title and coach stood pace will be intemperate charge england's friendly at home to the netherlands later this month the f.a. say that prefer someone english or british to become capello's full time replacement i read not to make a favorite. to people who put me in a position where you could read a chance you get a job interview it's flattering you have a manager. you know doing strings or appreciate everybody support really really really. it was probably a great support of me everybody in. is important everywhere you go for a situation for you for your for in general for sure. more school were stand by god to do your really as that seem handed the muscovites their first loss

on the continent this season their narrow sixty eight sixty four victory and in the russian's thirteen game winning streak their home teams and reach set the town with a fast break dunk over and drake kurylenko the twenty seven year old would finish with the second most points for his side scoring sixteen joshua ship was the man leading the way with twenty two the army men were determined to take the game come down to the fun the moment. out of three crucial free throws with six seconds left which gave the home team another chance close out the sixty eight sixty four win from the foul line itself are still top of the despite that loss. in tennis russia has started the davis cup campaign where they take off in the first round in the world group because it's an obligation to note and in.

subtle and. five four in the second set of this make sees russian david in the competition having switched from united states plates against undressed later on. you know where russia have successfully started the third stage of the euro haka to the swedish games that sunil win over reigning world champions finland at the open air olympic stadium in helsinki goals from things beginning in soft made the game for the russians the other match of the day the czech republic needed a shootout to defeat tweeting to one that's mad but with the winning shot there russia on saturday in their battle sweden start home while the czechs take home finland. now you'd have thought if you had three olympic gold medals to a name you might become ten. to retire russia's resting champ and boy is having

none of it it could be in life at a record faith sound like games in london as our correspondent now reports. three time olympic champion bull vice our side is already a living legend in russia's republic of dagestan but his achievements have all the potential to become near and reachable if he qualifies and wins the london games as the thirty seven year old freestyle wrestler prepares for his fifth olympic experience. all my actions today whether i get on the team or not all done for the benefit of wrestling i have a very clear objective and i understand what is required of me but if i prove stronger than the other guys then i will make the team if not well i've never been afraid to lose i will turn around and go home where i will be welcomed in any case whether i win or lose yes. while defending russia's colors is still his primary task but i saw our faces an entirely different challenge in his hometown of hearts

i do it with a population of around one hundred thousand this place probably has more or less big champions per capita than any other in the world eager to keep that tradition going by star satie have opened his second gym in dagestan to make the path to success a little easier for the next generation. of id wrestling is very strong in our city because of traditions we have many sports clubs and our kids have many opportunities which we didn't have back in our times like we have to practice in a vehicle repair workshop which we require it with some models or let me pick up on him when training alongside his older brother is the two thousand the olympic champion a damn sight who also made a comeback at the beginning of twenty twelve following a four year struggle with a spinal injury while why sar is yet to showcase his current form younger i already proved that he's on his way. back to the summit after finishing in second place at a high profile event europe in tournaments earlier this month is obviously also

a regular at the gym which bears his family name with. what we have is wrestling and that was always the only gym available when we were growing up if you wanted to spend your time well or compete with friends of your age you had to come to the gym and try to show what you were when we were kids we had no t.v. or internet and didn't see any famous restless we were our own competition. the abundance of free style wrestling trendsetters in dagestan today is the result of the locals decades long drive to excel in this sport the republic's leadership is naturally open to any initiatives that compel you to join wrestling groups or any other sports activities for that matter that's wasn't aware that the but it's very important to develop sport among youth and we're not confined to sports of high achievements we want them to be accompanied by development of children sport on average age and is twenty seven and kids make up half the population that our task

is to create suitable athletic conditions for these young people for them to develop physically culturally morally so sport is a priority in our policy. so while the government is doing its part to get youth into gyms local and big champions build eyesore and are busy juggling a couple of hats each in order to stay in top shape in case of a culture national team or noticing a brand new talent in their own gym despite being an active athlete see it is already ensuring that fine wrestling for additions will continue over here in pakistan and this gym is his legacy for the next generations to follow him on cost free for our day in hostile field russian republic of dagestan. in the meantime south african sprinter oscar pistorius is yet to qualify for his first ever other big games the four time paralympic champ and also known as blade runner failed to

take part in the previous games in beijing and now the goal of his life lies in making this year's london olympic. qualifier lympics. is a goal that i've been trying to turn since two thousand and five in my twenty living season a marriage to run seven b. qualification times and one of the qualifications on i have to do that again during the cullen the run one one and one more qualifications on so it's something that that's been on my cards for for many many years and you know in the last two three years i've been able to get closer and closer to those times. let's now move to the world of high octane engines widespread damage sold the house taking the onus of the run of sweden on day one clinching his victory on the stage in baseball show stage in constant despite severe weather conditions it was a spanish driver who took the podium at the opening race of the grand prix sort of came just three tenths of a second set of noways. and his turn this can deny the beat of

a store near by the same split second time current season leader and eight time world champion sebastian up finished fourth single line at the same time with just hold that both sweden. thomas dolph has won the enya race of the empire state building run up in new york for iraq seventh in a row the german rivals as he ran up the stairs to cross the finish line up to sit processing one thousand five hundred and seventy six steps finished in time with ten minutes and eight seconds which is eighteen seconds slower than he's winning time from last year. there was the first time i put all these things on one table and three oh my goodness that's really a huge part of your life right now i have got an additional one in seven right now will get seven. yeah. that's

a huge i don't maybe the first third is always this something special. for sevens in a row so. no one has done it before. in the women's event that was minutes of new zealand who won the race the forty two year old by fluke finished just twelve minutes and thirty nine seconds suzy welch on paying her second solo posted by chris c. wellington. it was a lot of pressure the whole way because it was a group of about three or four of us pretty much to give up for about the face forty four was and then there were two of us who were together for at least in the seventy four sorry i didn't have it yet i did see a guy that said yeah that's pretty shameful for the majority of the rice but you know it's a whole new different dimension to a good night keeping it together when you've got people breathing down your neck. ok you have today no i'll be back with more sports news from around the globe into

ice time by phil. cultures that so much of and there's a huge music history on the mark with the feet and the battle for syria the international community is as divided as the syrians themselves when it comes to resolving the situation.

a split within the ranks of syria's opposition fighters but first they claimed they were behind. in the country's largest city of aleppo which killed at least twenty five but now another spokesman has denied responsibility that coming just an hour later only tear gas and fire bombs on the streets of athens as protesters clashed with police another set of looming cuts to please creditors. and observing political change russia's public figures come together to ensure a fair and free presidential vote while striving not to take sides. there are some markets have finished up today's trading session and the reds following on from across the globe join me for the figures on the details in twenty minutes time and i'll business been there for.

a very warm welcome to you this is r.t. live from moscow i'm shy there are conflicting reports of whether the free syrian army and the wing of the opposition was behind the attacks in the city of aleppo an hour after one f.s.a. spokesman confirmed this and other blamed the government for the blasts of killed at least twenty five and injured nearly two hundred journalist reports from syria. aleppo a northern city in syria has been relatively quiet since the anti-government protests took place and march the government claims it's fighting a foreign funded insurgency and as well as it blames terrorist groups for the several bombings that took place in damascus of last.