sleep and relaxation just like various animals that hibernate 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. 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 parties other vents 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 a true russian words a. bright light landscapes 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 seep 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 brings. the fisher major 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 you take the sheets by screwdriver all the alga as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break. out. you can see the water ice fishing is about space. in the small 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 leisure the chance to pick their skills against nature and to spend time in the open with 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 water 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 woods a sports one can enjoy such is 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. i'm here to try to have 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 all the good friends at the front. is a medium sized. dog breed the comes in different colors with our club is called. to alaska it was founded in one thousand nine hundred eighty and is ok that of the park in moscow we have chainsaw. our club offers various p.

magic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and 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 owner team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow job just. and passing. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone coming joy. what other alternative way of travelling in the winter that's missing this is great five dogs are just beautiful that's so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try the south across one thousand roubles 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 cold 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 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. parks. although please take note research when it comes to prices as 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 will. to see

russia being cheated glory. she would face a secret she was saying she's to the russian region in such a storyteller images. traction is flexible. cheap as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to the snatch grip the hundreds and slide down a snow covered field purposely built track i'm supposed to be to get a chance to discuss any fear we'll push around. just like a roller coaster we plummets down the slide fortunately we have lots of space in the frozen river to stop what. that would terrify you so far that sebring 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 ressam winter why must you come here to moscow 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 it is here it's absolutely fantastic and we've had the best time i recommend anyone coming brilliant. i know for the first time in gold he paul 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 everyone just priors. everything's closed and you know. yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and. just 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. minus thirty plus thirty would you recommend anybody to come here to moscow definitely definitely all my friends to just. lots of 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 adventure. saving the best from that. drive 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 if you're. on your face and feel the true speed racing across the field of frozen river atop a snowmobile is a great way to see the region's breathtaking scenery just look at these wonderful images. wow. that was fantastic what. well the strains here on the frozen lake i'm sure the first thing is. winter is

a dynamic time in the person capital and the region offering possibilities for travel is 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 time money on she pops activities besides exercising coming face to face with nature is only good thing for the soul. rocks in the winter and a trip to the 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 these new hobbies might be a little difficult for my. well fortunately that's how we have left on this program for me i must go out here bye bye for now.

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odd to a. the generals and who's to step down as the egyptian capital braces itself for a day of massive public protest against military rule exactly a year after the former president was ousted thousands of people are calling on the armed forces to cede power immediately to a civilian government. divisions emerge in the armed wing of syria's opposition over the plains of responsibility for the deadly bombing of a security service headquarters in the country's second largest city and at least twenty five people were killed when last words from the free syrian army first lieutenant but later denied. any new threat to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines and corporate bank accounts as big business as hard as big profits from fattening the people one five american children is now

overweight as national fast food chains are accused of targeting them in their ad campaigns. we have lines here in our sports next with paul. hello welcome to the sports update here on our take good to have you company is what's coming up. no love lost maria sharapova suffers a surprise defeat in from the gold rush as men have a pull to do in the davis cup. one stroke warned martin calling the hits a hole in one as lawrie mcclory and thomas bjorn shared the lead to the hard way stage of the desert classic. farewell to a legend muhammad ali is in attendance as his former trainer under load done day is laid to rest in florida. but we begin with tennis where housing being

a good start for russia in this year's davis cup campaign after the first day of competition they tried austria two love eagle commits and put up a brave fight in the opening raba the went down in five sets to. eventually run out of steam losing sixty six seven six four three six six one alex pulled him out of judea then made his debut for russia in the competition having switched from the united states but he lost to andreas hayden mowery in full six one six pool six seven six two the final score and that won the mikhail youzhny need to win their doubles match later on saturday the russian the two time former champions to avoid a playoff to keep hold of their world group status. meanwhile the usa lead to no again switzerland to join is now scored a surprise victory over roger federer it was federer's first appearance in the first round of the competition here is the usa coach jim korea saw his team take a healthy lead one 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 marty think should beaten stanislav in a five set epic six. two four six four six six one knowing seven the final score not one. to biggest one of my life that's for sure but. right it means me is that our teams are two zero and hats off to marty for his match and you know. that the first trial is unbelievable much of it it took a lot of pressure off me knowing going to hear that you know worse we're all going to be down i mean it was going to tied at one all. reassure up of a suffered a surprise to fate in the quarterfinals of the open seaways entirely your straw you know open finest went down in straight sets to engineer of germany brought the russians three times in the first set and was able to come back from three one down in the second six four six four was the final school. now russia's hockey

stars meanwhile are looking to continue their winning run at the swedish hockey games the second game of the penultimate leg of the euro hockey tour will see them battle sweden in stockholm later on saturday the russians went top of the standings after a convert internal when over finland on thursday the winners of three of the last four year old tours will be hoping to avenge a four two loss to the suite at the channel one cup while the other two participating nations also backlit out as finland telkom the czech republic. meanwhile over in the english premier league manchester united have the chance to leapfrog rivals manchester city at the summit that if they're able to beat liverpool it all trafford later on saturday a win for salix ferguson's men would put them a point above city with their rivals no playing until sunday there are seven other things just taking place later on saturday the pick of which placed tottenham fifth place newcastle spurs manager harry redknapp of course strongly linked with the england vacancy this week chelsea will be looking to hang on to fourth spot with

the winner everton. sunderland fresh from the seven one win of a block the last time out. if you keep he's brought into training as well no so overall the situation looks much more positive in the period when we go into. period that will decide our season and therefore it's good to have the players back . i think it's quite important because in one week we play a. three games in three different competitions and in. competition of course in the position we want to know now the man behind the success of some of the greatest boxers old time has been laid to rest muhammad ali was among around six hundred people who attended the funeral of trainer angelo dunn de lay and dunn they were reunited as recently as last month farley seventieth birthday sunday died on february the first age ninety will be remembered most for

being in the corner of all but two of ali's fights the philadelphia native also teamed up with george foreman helping him become the oldest ever heavyweight champion aged forty five back in one thousand nine hundred four sugar ray leonard and many others also benefited from the instruction of dunn de heavyweights of the boxing world such as promoter bob arum and next champion pink floyd thomas also in attendance. was the current best pound for pound boxer in the world weight division money pacquiao has put pen to paper for the defense of his w b r welterweight title timothy bradley jr will challenge for the crown on june the ninth it will signify a move up in weight that for the w.b. are light welterweight champion the twenty eight year old american is thought to pose a threat to pac-man he's understated in twenty eight fights with twelve knockouts has fifty four wins and three losses including thirty eight. moving to the n.b.a. where the los angeles clippers left it late to secure

a victory over the philadelphia seventy six ers blake griffin and chris paul combining for a game winning shots in the dying seconds as the pacific division leaders came away with an extremely narrow seventy eight seventy seven away when philadelphia started strongly with blackout lou williams among the five six players to school double figures with eleven points the clippers blake griffin was on song in the second quarter though a great move hey reading with a huge dunk well worth another look. drew griffin. then figure prominently in the final moments diving to save an errant pass rumpel the move resulted in pole draining a tough shot with just three seconds left over one of the league's best defenders and andre it. proved to be the difference as the clippers held on a seventy eight seventy seven win. now russian athletes are steadily becoming a major force at the paralympics although the winter games of the country's four say russia is slowly climbing up the ranks in some of disciplines as well all

corresponded ramón course the ref has been to meet one of the leading russian paralympians judo champion medina because aka. 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 did biggest country on earth could put up a decent fight against the world's most populated nation as soon as this summer they're all these great opportunities for 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 is a big team coming from russia by two hundred eighty s. weights you know you could do very very well with the upcoming paralympics in london could become the visually impaired but the call was third successful podium attempts. 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. 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 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 and stuns 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 being 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 the russians republic of dagestan. now to gulf where rory mcilroy and thomas bjorn was sharing the late at the halfway stage of the dubai desert classic the pair went into saturday started round with a one shot late over spawning at a rafael bello mcelroy he won the event two years ago finished on the friday on thirteen on quite out on the seventeenth which pulled him level with bjorn. but the shot of the day has to go to germany's martin who hit this hole in one on the seventh he's winning it to go in which it did. super superstar

i. was just one of those things you know it's. luck involved you need to go see it as well but there's so much luck and little fellows came up close a few times especially today was the right club right you know it's a lot of luck to. now finally the russian capital is gearing up for the inaugural edition of a 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 russian fighter mostly. i'm brazilian jiu-jitsu expert cornell is a part of poland. is a great owner for me to face a seven time world champion in jujitsu because just to gain a black belt in this sport 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 kornel. all the sport news from may for now weather is next here on r.t. .

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generals refused to step down as the different capitol marks one year since the ousting of president hosni mubarak was a major show all civil disobedience against the military rule in the country. divisions in the armed wing of the syrian opposition over claims of responsibility for the deadly bombing at the security service headquarters in the country's second largest city. and new threat to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines and corporate bank accounts as big business partners big profits fattening the people.

at one pm in the russian capital you're watching r t with me marina joshua welcome to the program a year after president mubarak stepped down the egyptian capital is bracing itself for a massive demonstration was calls for and new revolution thousands of protesters want the ruling military council to relinquish power but the generals are reluctant to let go of the reins isn't. barak may be gone but he is his legacy so to speak lives on so an act of massive civil disobedience it has begun last night in cairo and in several other cities and egypt is going to continue for as long as the people can hold out so matter of fact the two of the acts of civil disobedience and a strike which they're pulling on everybody in the country to join has been seized by by the organization which comprises which is comprised of fifty most active revolutionary movements in the country including six of the most of the most prominent revolutionary movements they include anybody.