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A modern vacation in ancient Suzdal
The city of Suzdal, with its hilly landscapes, winding river and the ancient monuments marking the river banks, has long been a touristic hotspot. The city is a symbol of an early Russia - Suzdal celebrated its millennial almost immediately following the foundation of the Russian State. Even today Suzdal has managed to maintain its ancient charm – a quality that attracts people from all over the world. Despite its strong connection to the past, Suzdal is still a city full of modern life. RTG TV host Olga Degtyareva made a special trip to Suzdal to find out for herself just what type of holidays and activities the historic city has to offer.
Snail Farm in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
They were used in food in Ancient Rome, there's more protein in them than in a chicken egg and they are a big problem gardeners. These are HELIX ASPERSA MAXIMA, or garden snails, and they are cultivated on one farm in southern Russia. These mollusks don't like high temperatures and prefer to spend most of the day in the shade, which the farmers themselves have created for them. Gastropods in general tend to be more active at night; therefore the farmers feed them closer to the evening. RTG TV host Denis Golovko found out what grape snails eat, how they reproduce and how fast grown gastropods can move.
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Snail Farm in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
THE GEOGRAPHY OF TASTE. JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE FRITTERS WITH MACKEREL RILLETTES AND GREEN COUNTRY SALAD
The New World has given us corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, peppers, avocados, potatoes, cocoa beans – foods that we can’t imagine our lives without today. At the same time, it also gave us Jerusalem artichokes. But unlike its compatriots, the Jerusalem artichoke did not make much of a name for itself in the culinary arts. Vladimir Pavlov thinks that we should give this unassuming, strange-looking supporting actor the respect that it deserves. Jerusalem artichokes are nutritious, rather interesting, and of course very tasty. RTG’s chef and host will make Jerusalem artichoke fritters and serve them with mackerel rillettes and a green country salad. This dish is unusual, quick, simple, and simply delicious. On The Geography of Taste. Only on Russian Travel Guide.
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