http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer.html RT : Wayfarer en RT 471839 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-18/471839.html Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 The Wayfarer’s next destination is Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash republic and a major port on the Volga River. Martyn Andrews visits a tractor plant, helps with cleaning up the city’s snow, learns how to embroider, and gets to know some winter-swimming fans. 471838 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-16/471838.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 The Wayfarer’s next destination is Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash republic and a major port on the Volga River. Martyn Andrews visits a tractor plant, helps with cleaning up the city’s snow, learns how to embroider, and gets to know some winter-swimming fans. 360045 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-11/360045.html Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 Martyn Andrews explores Izhevsk, the capital city of the Udmurtian Republic in the Western Urals. He learns how to create a nice bouquet in a greenhouse, plays Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music in the composer’s museum, and takes pot-shots from the famous Kalashnikov. He also tries his hand at being an acrobat in the local circus. 360044 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-09/360044.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 Martyn Andrews explores Izhevsk, the capital city of the Udmurtian Republic in the Western Urals. He learns how to create a nice bouquet in a greenhouse, plays Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music in the composer’s museum, and takes pot-shots from the famous Kalashnikov. He also tries his hand at being an acrobat in the local circus. 360046 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-04/360046.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 Khanty-Mansiysk in Siberia is one of the largest oil-producing regions of the world. The city of Khanty-Mansiysk, the capital of the region, looks surprisingly clean and new, with modern European style buildings. It boasts one of the best biathlon stadiums in Russia, and its own television station “Urga”. Khanty-Mansiysk got its name after the two native peoples of the region: the Khanty and the Mansi. The viewers have a chance to visit the Khanty village and see their traditional way of life. Reindeer provide everything for the indigenous population. The traditional Khanty dish is stroganina, raw frozen reindeer meat, and their usual transport is reindeer sledge, just like the one that Santa Claus has! 360047 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2009-01-02/360047.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 Khanty-Mansiysk in Siberia is one of the largest oil-producing regions of the world. The city of Khanty-Mansiysk, the capital of the region, looks surprisingly clean and new, with modern European style buildings. It boasts one of the best biathlon stadiums in Russia, and its own television station “Urga”. Khanty-Mansiysk got its name after the two native peoples of the region: the Khanty and the Mansi. The viewers have a chance to visit the Khanty village and see their traditional way of life. Reindeer provide everything for the indigenous population. The traditional Khanty dish is stroganina, raw frozen reindeer meat, and their usual transport is reindeer sledge, just like the one that Santa Claus has! 471836 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-28/471836.html Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 This time Mark Ames visits the northern Russian city of Murmansk. It`s the worlds largest town within the Arctic Circle. Murmansk is one of Russia’s main ports, with navigation possible all year round. It was also the main gateway for the USSR to recieve ally support as a part of the Lend-Lease program during WWII. In the upcoming installment of the "Wayfarer" series, Mark Ames discovers the history, modern life and the future of Murmansk. 471837 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-26/471837.html Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 This time Mark Ames visits the northern Russian city of Murmansk. It`s the worlds largest town within the Arctic Circle. Murmansk is one of Russia’s main ports, with navigation possible all year round. It was also the main gateway for the USSR to recieve ally support as a part of the Lend-Lease program during WWII. In the upcoming installment of the "Wayfarer" series, Mark Ames discovers the history, modern life and the future of Murmansk. 471835 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-21/471835.html Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, it’s 5,642 metres high. ‘The diamond of the Caucasus’ is situated in the South of Russia in the republic of Kabardino-Balkarian. Elbrus itself is an extinct volcano. The snow stays here throughout the year, making it a magnet for snowboarders and skiers even in summer. In the upcoming installment of the "Wayfarer" series Mark Ames tries skiing, the famous Narzan mineral water and the traditional food of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. 471834 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-19/471834.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, it’s 5,642 metres high. ‘The diamond of the Caucasus’ is situated in the South of Russia in the republic of Kabardino-Balkarian. Elbrus itself is an extinct volcano. The snow stays here throughout the year, making it a magnet for snowboarders and skiers even in summer. In the upcoming installment of the "Wayfarer" series Mark Ames tries skiing, the famous Narzan mineral water and the traditional food of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. 359604 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-14/359604.html Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 In the next installment of the "Wayfarer", Mark Ames heads north. He visits Arkhangelsk, one of the main Russian ports on the Arctic Ocean. He joins the local hockey team fun club, travels around the mysterious Solovki Monastery and takes part in a baptism ceremony. 359603 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-12/359603.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 In the next installment of the "Wayfarer", Mark Ames heads north. He visits Arkhangelsk, one of the main Russian ports on the Arctic Ocean. He joins the local hockey team fun club, travels around the mysterious Solovki Monastery and takes part in a baptism ceremony. 359601 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-07/359601.html Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 Founded in the 10th century, Vladimir is one of Russia's oldest cities. Among many attractions, it boasts UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Golden Gates and the Assumption and St Demetrius Cathedrals. Take a look at this ancient beauty on RT. 359602 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-12-05/359602.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 Founded in the 10th century, Vladimir is one of Russia's oldest cities. Among many attractions, it boasts UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Golden Gates and the Assumption and St Demetrius Cathedrals. Take a look at this ancient beauty on RT. 359600 http://www.russiatoday.com/About_Us/Programmes/Wayfarer/2008-11-30/359600.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0300 The next adventure for RT’s Wayfarer Mark Ames takes place in Rostov-on-Don. He gets acquainted with some Russian Cossacks, visits the famous Rosselmash machine plant and celebrates Halloween – as a vampire!