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 air. in texas size and age escape the city wrap up warm and venture outside. moscow here now it seems every day that i get invited to various possy is a lot of events 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 certain sense of come face to face with nature explore a true russian words a. bright white sun scapes 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 when 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. the first images 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 as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break straight out. you can see the water ice fishing is about as patience will the short rod in the small old tracks the fish. wait. i see.

something i think. well. look at pot's more 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 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. siberian husky 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 located at the park in moscow we have ten siberian huskies our club offers various p. matic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and there are excursions around the park master classes in one. the sleds the 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 long term it's a 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 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 sport and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. are most popular when sport has to be either snowboarding or skiing including down hill 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 week to glory lady and zoe eighteen months to an efficiency cambridge to eventually to the russian region says. just tell him to just. try to

be flexible. as it's called he said st peter here an alternative to snatch the group pounders and slide down a snow covered field pappas he built a track and before so he got a chance to discuss any fear we'll push around. just like a roller coaster we come each time the slight fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river to stop what. terrified you survived being 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 russian 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 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 the park i was rubbish but it was good it's amazing people hey just embrace this this weather the seasons and they just passionate about it and celebrate it was in the u.k. but it's not everyone just the airport. starving. everything's

closed and you know i want 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 night's cruise of a frozen levison drive of a deep blanket some cleaning snow on snowmobile speeding to the countryside under

a subclass sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the moscow region. insulated snowsuit so clothes are needed and gloves boots and crush helmets are provide just that you have 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 strides here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is. winter is a dynamic time in the person capital animal region offerings 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 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. well fortunately vessel is home we have left on this week's 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

want to buy. from los angeles to chicago to birmingham twenty trauma centers have closed since two thousand severe problem is not enough inpatient beds not on the third emergency department heads and not enough nurses to man those that 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 so i started out running just to firefighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the florida problem this medical had a rescue couple weeks ago waited four hours for i've waited sometimes three hours i wouldn't say say frances in lynnwood for four hours and fifty minutes standing

against a wall in the face 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. we.

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in the meantime dimitris next to bring you the latest. hello there sport on r.t. good to have a company again that's coming up in the bullshit. shock defeat world number three murray sharper loses to in the quarters in france. huge boost for. little sore sets the fastest time lead on the final day of the twenty twelve pre-season test in spain. and. overwhelming favorites against underdogs to meet in the final of the african cup of nations. but to start with birth on the way to my theory a lot shoot has claimed silver in the men's ten kilometer sprint race at the eighth

stage of the world cup in qatar lock to finland the russian was perfect on both shooting ranges and lost only eight tenths of a second to more tougher cards but eventually it won the rates the french meant top that despite one most fundamental of switzerland finished third for bronze as he lost one point six seconds for cart. over to tennis now where maria sharapova has been knocked out of the open in paris the world number three suffered a shock to feet in the quarter finals the australian open finalist and top cité went down in straight sets to. the german broke up with three times in the first set and was able to come back from three one down in this second six four six four is the finals. football now where in the english premier league manchester united

have lit rivals match to city at this summit following a two one victory over liverpool at old trafford double for. wayne rooney in the second heart gave since man in essential win on the scoreboard for the visitors the red devils are now at a point about city in the table with roberto mancini's charges not playing until sunday. in other football news final preparations are taking place ahead of this year's african cup of nations final ivory coast will be the overwhelming favorites one they take on sunday in the decisive clash in the bourne. booked their place in the final with a one nil victory over mali in the samis on wednesday to create tournament favorites haven't reached the showpiece final since back in two thousand and six but forward kalu says the elephants team spirit could be the secret to their success. in the. team spirit world.

and you can see with every game we played even destro came down. you know. so i think that the spirit does who are we looking for we want to we. always go. most important is to go home with it to feel that's where we are. well it reached a final after a surprise one nil win over ghana in the semifinal selby huge underdogs ahead of the game despite that victory it parts kept saying chris scott tong is convinced they saw it can cause an upset. but at the moment the thing but i think i want to be fulfilled to fit what i want to do to win this is the moment that we can shine all the guys together as a team if we can shine we're going to be on top as we did it for nobody expected it but we believe in ourselves that we're going to do it and i think this is our

moment. now russian athletes are says are becoming a major force at the paralympics of their winter games the country's strong point russia is slowly climbing up the rankings and some are disciplined says while a correspondent remark or serve has met one of the leading russian palin parents. 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 their all these great opportunities russia like china may look at china look at china tops the summer games table russia tops the winter let's see what happens in london there's 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 to study and they did won her maiden paralympic gold at the two thousand and four athens games but failed to repeat that feat four years later in beijing settling for brands 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 one. the 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 called as example good proper rising demand for women in sports who are already becoming irregular sites in that distance 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 and new born son who will hopefully witness their favorite women reach the top of the paralympic gold you once more room on call sort of artsy russia's republic of dagestan. over to winter sports no where in bought sleigh this series do you have to thomas some parts have claimed the world cup title that's after clinching victory at the final stage of the season in calgary the two men but we won't have to end the part of the cane germany's shot and. one hundredth

of a second now that german crew finished third. son is of course for russia came fifth here to take third place overall. in formula one team for i received a much needed boost as fernando alonso was fastest on the final day of the time to twelve pre-season tests in spain the spain it clocked the best time of one minute eighteen point eight seven seven seconds to finish just ahead of french driver the net result was almost a second slower. defending world champions of us finished third on the day with one minute nineteen point six zero six seconds in the road while mclaren hamilton was fourth fastest. want to world rally racing now where you are and what a lot of a lot of finland has taken the lead at the grand prix of sweden despite winning just one of the ten special stages completed so far but he's fought to

a stage win and three second place finishes to overhaul comparator to make him in it by seventeen seconds claimed three of the day's stages but some troubles on course let him to second place overall of norway currently lies twenty seconds behind the leader a time world champion sebastian up came off route stage seven finish the day in seventh place with almost a two minute gap. and finally cycling frenchmen are not tomorrow has won this sixth and final stage of the twenty eight twelve tour of qatar tom boonen of belgium sued over all victory there at the last competition boon and came home just fifteenth but this was enough to secure first support overall for the belgian while britain's mark cavendish suffered some bad luck i say went down during the finishing sprint this left him in sixth place overall but it was demar who celebrated victory in

qatar as final stage out sprinted russian denise. and mark pressure of australia at the finish frenchman is yet to get used to plate on the podium admitting there is still a lot to improve. well i am very happy to have reached another level of great circumstances will do some good the result i still have a lot to learn the whole week has been a very enjoyable despite the strong wind in my teammates of teaching me a lot that's important. ok you have to do not think so watching us where there is next good bye. well. science technology innovation all the latest developments around russia we've got the future covered.

from los angeles to chicago to birmingham twenty trauma centers have closed since

two thousand severe problem is not enough inpatient beds not on the third emergency 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 ask i started out running just do firefighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the florida problem is medical i thought a rescue couple weeks ago waited for hours for big i've waited sometimes three hours i was it's a it's a francis in lynnwood for four hours and fifty minutes standing against a wall of patients and we have a federal law that mandates that if 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.

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