it is an escape from many yes but still outside life carries on however cold the weather gets away from noisy traffic and the chaos of city center living a reality check can be a good thing. as fresh as a check in texas size eight skate the city wrap up pool and venture outside. hello 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 and explore the true. life white sun escapes the science of snow just a jones and breathtaking nature frozen in time just take a look at these beautiful sights. as the largest country in the world to see it in

magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy the interactivity supposed to 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 i special a popular sports here fishing season generally last from december until march it's my first time trying this out first you take the sheets by screwdriver all the alga has a school crush and strength is needed and eventually you break straight out if you can see the water ice fishing is about as patients will the short rod in the small old to attract the fish. wait. i see something i

think. well. look it's more it's a 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 at 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 moscow 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 out a ski dog sledding and straight off it into the sled and. you can either sit or stand and there's a break at the back which controls like a friend's at the front. siberian husky is a medium size against coach working dog breed the comes in different colors the boys 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 play. by the dogs there are excursions around the

park master classes in 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 the only team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow job just. and traffic. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone can enjoy. what a long term it's a way of traveling in the woods about special this is great five dogs are just beautiful that's so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try this out 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 relatively 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. the most popular one sport has to be either snowboarding 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 such as volunteer. park. although please take note research well 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 cold months they want to see russia in full each week to glory to the lady and eighteen. she would say she can't

breathe she was saying she's to the russian region in such a storyteller and it just. traction is flexible in chiba as it's called six street people here an alternative to snatch the hundreds and slide down a snow covered field pappas he built a track and field so he got a chance to discuss any fear will push down the rabbit. just like a roller coaster week from each time the slight fortunately we have lots of space in the frozen river to stop what. that would terrify you so far that you bring yet 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 see it for exactly what it is and it has been amazing if you're wrapped you know absolutely fine because in the u.k. where 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 wear xa tights long johns big 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 brilliant you can of rice i know for the first time in gold the park i was rubbish but it was good it's amazing people he just embraced this this weather the seasons and they just you know i get passionate about it and sell it. it was in the u.k.

but it's not and everyone just. starving. everything's closed and you know one hundred yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and just go on live. you know live and work how they have to and i think it's great that everyone certainly embraces the russian winter whatever the weather . is a plus would you recommend anybody to come here. definitely definitely tell my friends to just. have ok there's so much to do here just. brilliant so cultural. 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 event thank you for. saving the best for last that screws of a frozen lives and drive of a deep blankets

a gleaming snow on snowmobile speeding to the russian countryside under a subclass sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the moscow region. insulated snowsuit so close are needed and gloves boots and crushed helmets all provide just if you open your helmet you really feel the wind on your face and feel the true speed racing across that we feel the frozen river atop a snowmobile is a great way to see the region's breathtaking scenery just look at these wonderful winter images. wow. that was fantastic what a high. although strains here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is. winter is a dynamic time in the russian capital and the moscow region offerings unique

possibilities for travelers to experience russian culture traditions and sporting activities and as my restaurant my cousin party invites regime i return to the capital maybe it's time to spend time effort and money on other shoe polish activities besides winter exercising coming face to face with nature is only good thing for the soul russia rocks in 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. it's the moscow region again next week although i think these new hobbies might be a little difficult balance well fortunately that's how we have left on this program for me i 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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the generals refused to step down as the egyptian capital braces itself for a day of massive public protest against military rule exactly a year after the president was ousted people are calling on the armed forces to cede power immediately to a civilian government. divisions in the armed wing of the syrian opposition over claims of responsibility for the deadly bombing of the security service headquarters in the country's second largest city at least twenty five people were killed and. the free syrian army first admitted but later denied. to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines bank accounts as big business as harvest big profits fattening. so we have lines here in our back at the top of the hour in the meantime paul will bring you the latest from

the world of sports. well that was update here on our take good to have you company here's what's coming up. noah love lost maria sharapova suffers a surprise defeat in for all russia's men had it all to do in the davis cup. one stroke warning martin calling the hits a hole in one as rory mcilroy and thomas bjorn share the link at the halfway stage of the dubai desert classic. and farewell to the legend muhammad ali is in attendance is renowned train undulate done day is laid to rest in florida. but we begin with tennis where hasn't been a good start for russia in this year's davis cup campaign after the first day of competition they trail austria to nail a goal commits and put up

a great fight in the opening robber who went down in five sets so you can melt so he eventually ran out of state losing six two six seven six four three six six one alex portable of june then made his debut for russia in the competition having switch from the united states but he lost andreas hided mauer and four six one six four six seven six to the final score in that one. need to win that doubles match later on saturday if russia the two time former champions to stay in the contest. meanwhile the usa to nail against switzerland off to join is not scored a surprise victory over roger federer it was federer's first appearance in the first round of the competition. but usa coach jim correa saw his team take a healthy lead when is no one in four despite dropping the first set four six six three seven six six two the final school earlier in the day monte fish and beaten stanislav brinker in five sets in an epic six two four six four six six one nine

seven. school is not one. to biggest one of my life that's for sure but. right it means to me is that our teams are two zero and hats off to marty for his match and you know. the first time it was unbelievable much of it it took a lot of pressure off of me knowing going to hear that you know worse we're all going to be down i mean it was going to title one off meanwhile maria sharapova suffered a surprise defeat in the quarterfinals of the open series in paris the australian open final it went down in straight sets of germany broke the russians three times in the first set and was able to come back from three one down in the second six four six for the final score there. now over two football in the english premier league manchester united have the chance to leapfrog rivals manchester city at the summits not if they're able to beat liverpool at old trafford later on saturday i

went for. alex ferguson's plans already put them above city with their rivals not playing until sunday there were seven other fixes taking place later on saturday the pick of which sees third place top place newcastle spurs manager harry redknapp before strongly linked with the england vacancy this week chelsea will be looking to hang on to fourth spot with a winner. there at sunderland fresh from a seven one win over plot last time out. because he's back into training as well no so overall the situation looks much more positive in the period when we go into. period when we decide our season and therefore it's good to have the players back. i think it's not important because in one week. three games in three different competitions and in every single competition we

are of course in the position where we want to win all game meanwhile ahead of his side's game with newcastle a white hart lane tottenham manager harry redknapp has been discussing those rumors linking him with the england vacancy is the bookmakers favorite to replace fabio capello something he had minutes is flattering. people who put me in a position with jones who get the job interview is flattering you have a manager have come in. you know doing strange or appreciate everybody simple really you know in the area recently in my life the last two it was probably great support from everybody and. is important everywhere you go for a situation for you for your friend joe for sure now to gulf where rory mcilroy and thomas bjorn share the late at the halfway stage of the dubai desert classic the pair are on thirteen under par after both shot seven and on friday michael roy who won the event two years ago was helped by this birdie on the seventeenth which pulled him level with bjorn the world number two had earlier but in the six eight

in ten on his way to a score of sixty five but the shot of the day has to go to germany's martin karma who hit this hole in one on the seventh. willing it on the way in a. press of stuff i. just one of those things you know it's always a lot of luck involved you need to go see it as well but there's so much luck in the off those i came up close a few times especially today was the right club it's a lot of luck to you now the man behind the success of some of the greatest boxes of all time has been laid to rest around six hundred people attended the funeral of angelo dunn day including muhammad ali who perhaps benefited most from the legendary trainer lay and done they were reunited as recently as last month ali seventieth birthday. on february the first age ninety and will be remembered most for being in the corner of all but two of our lives fights the philadelphia native

also teamed up with george foreman helping him become the oldest ever heavyweight champion age forty five back in one thousand nine hundred four sugar ray leonard and many others also benefited from the instruction of dunn day the heavyweights of the boxing world such as promoter bob arum annex champion. thomas also in attendance. now russian athletes are steadily becoming a major force at the paralympics or the winter games of the country's sports a russia is slowly climbing up the ranks in the summer disciplines as well our correspondent ramon closer and has been to meet one of the leading russian paralympians judo champion medina has a coven. while the russians dominated the winter paralympics it's the chinese who are unquestionable leaders when it comes to the summer portion of the games however the biggest country on earth could put up a decent fight against the world's most populated nation as soon as this summer there are all these great opportunities russia like china may look at china look at

china tops the summer games table russia tops the winter well let's see what happens in london there's a big team coming from russia by two hundred eighty s. wades you know you could do very very well with the upcoming paralympics in london could become the visually impaired as a call but third successful podium attempts to study and they did won her maiden paralympic gold at the two thousand and four athens games but failed to repeat that feeds four years later in beijing settling for bronze but london is slowly dawning on me as she dreams of ending her career with another piece of paralympic silverware. said this i was thinking of retiring after the two thousand and four games i told myself this is it this is the last time but then i got to go to the games again but this time i'm definitely going to retire is that there's. a sports world is mostly famous for its multiple freestyle wrestling olympic

champions this russian republic is predominantly muslim and the majority of athletes are male. as example good proper rising demand for women in sports who are already becoming irregular sites in dagestan the gems. i don't get negative comments that often of course some people say that girls should stay at home and cook dinner but none of my friends or fellow athletes would ever say such a thing they always treat me with respect they're always happy for me none of them think that i'm doing something inappropriate. muddiness success in life spans far beyond her sporting glory until recently she had the full support of her family and friends but. that circle has now been complemented by another to die hard supporters her husband a new born son who will hopefully witness very favorite women reach the top of the paralympic gold you once more room on cost of russia's republic of dagestan meanwhile a south african sprinter oscar pistorius admits it's his dream it to compete at the

london two thousand and twelve olympics the four time paralympic champion also known as blade runner didn't take part in the previous games in beijing but he's fully focused on appearing in london it's quote of the olympics. it's a goal that i've been trying to turn since two thousand and five in my twenty living season i managed to run seventy qualification times and one of the qualifications. i have to do that again in the car in the run one and one and one more qualifications on so it's something. that's been on my cards 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 finally the russian capital is gearing up for the inaugural edition of a hard hitting mixed martial arts tournament later on saturday the verdict will feature a number of world class athletes from different countries the main event will see a russian fighter move some muscle i haven't brazilian jiu-jitsu experts canals are part of poland. it's a great owner for me to face

a seven time world champion in jujitsu because just to gain a black belt in this board is hard but to become a seven time world champion is something extraordinary so for me it's a great all or indeed to fight cornel well that's all the sports news for now weather is next here when l.t. . from los angeles to chicago to birmingham twenty trauma centers have closed since two thousand severe problem is not enough inpatient beds not enough urgency department beds and not enough nurses to man those deaths to take care of all the

people who are the only real health care system that we have in the city of los angeles is the los angeles fire department in fact when i started my venture is a firefighter i didn't want to be a mass and i started out going to just do fire fighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the fire the problem is medical i've got a rescue couple weeks ago waited four hours for a bit i've waited sometimes three hours and i was it's a same francis in lynnwood for four hours and fifty minutes standing against a wall with a patient and we have a federal law that mandates that you can't turn no one away who seeks care in an emergency room. we have the most expensive health care system in the world and it's probably valued the least.

general of the fuse to step down of the egyptian capital braces itself for a day of massive public protest against military rule exactly a year after the former president was ousted. divisions in the armed wing of the syrian opposition over claims of responsibility for the deadly bombing at the security service have water in the country's second largest city. and news spread to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines and bank accounts as big business is harvest big profits from fact the people.

it is not the russian capital you're watching r t was marina joshie egypt's military rulers say they won't bow to public pressure to step down as a country marks a year since the revolution that toppled president mubarak the superman council of the armed forces warns of a conspiracy of foster instability in egypt but thousands of protesters in cairo disagree and are planning a day of civil disobedience on saturday they marched overnight on the defense ministry calling on the generals to hand power over ones to the civilian government in egypt has been gripped by protests over the last few months with dozens killed in clashes with security forces and you part. has been elected and is drawing up because of but the military says it won't step down until the end of june artie's where is the national looks into why many egyptians are unhappy with the outcome of zero revolution. around two thousand killed at least six thousand in.