Koryak Food
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Firstly in the teepee - cooking pan fried flat bread with rosehip tea; then in the hut for vodka, fish soup and salad. The teepee is very warm and smoky from the fire. The hut is decorated with animalWeiterlesen
Koryak Traditions
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Koryak Animals
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The Bear and the Golden Eagle are now held captive here. The Bear was hand-reared from a cub when he was orphaned. He cannot be set free as he does not have enough bear skills to survive. The GoldenWeiterlesen
The Sled Dogs
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The families have 120 dogs for their sled teams. They race them in events similar to the Iditarod in Alaska. They are tethered while we are there but normally roam freely. They are. outside in allWeiterlesen
Around the Koryak Village
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
It's quiet and peaceful here, just the Koryak families and their animals. The wild bears are a real presence here and also in the city.
Green Space in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
29. August 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Throughout this hilly city, there are lots of parks and open areas with plenty of green space. This city gets more than 10m of snow in winter and in summer it rains a lot here.
Kamchatka Peninsula - Sea Day
29. August 2019, North Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Volcanoes all along this peninsula.
Sakhalin Island - our first look
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
As we travel to the capital, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, we pass through a very rural forested area. We pass several army bases, a reindeer farm and several Dachau. The Dachau are summer houses (cabins) whichWeiterlesen
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - From the coach
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
As we enter the capital which is home to about 180,000 people, we notice a lot of old buildings (apartments) are being rebuilt. It's a modern city with a lot of history attached - local, Japanese andWeiterlesen
St Nicholas' Church, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The Church of St. Nicholas – the perfect example of wooden Orthodox church looking like a gingerbread house from a fairytale, with its roof decorated with the famous onion domes and Russian OrthodoxWeiterlesen
Around St Nicholas' Church
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Cathedral of the Nativity
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Completed in 2016, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral is spectacular with the onion domes shining in the sun. No time to go inside.
Pobeda Museum and Memorial Complex
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Located in Victory Square, this military museum is right next door to the Russian Orthodox Church. We have no access but the exterior is very impressive.
September 2, tomorrow, is a public holiday toWeiterlesen
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Sports Hall
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
No access to the sports halls or training areas, only the public areas where they had lots of medals and cups on display.
Glory Square
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Glory Square was dedicated in 1980, to honour Soviet soldiers who died during the battle of Sakhalin and the Kuriles in WW2. The centerpiece of the Square is a bronze sculpture of two sailorsWeiterlesen
Glory Square
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The Alley of Heroes is a long tiled path to the right of the Glory monument, It consists of beautiful flower beds and busts of ten Heroes.
Lenin Square, Yuzhno-Sakhilinsk
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Lenin Square is located in downtown area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Together with some other monuments like Monument to the Victims of Neftegorsk Earthquake and others it forms a central city park andWeiterlesen
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Local Lore Museum
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Located in a former Japanese administration building, this museum displays both ethnographic and natural exhibits of Sakhalin Island.
The history of the island and traditions of local habitants areWeiterlesen
Ainu at the museum
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The Ainu are the local indigenous group of this area.
In the grounds of the museum
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
In the grounds of the museum are several things on display among the beautiful trees and gardens. The Ainu winter house (mostly underground) and the summer house (on stilts) are of note,
From Observation Hill, Korsakov
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The port is the lifeblood of Korsakov. We are anchored offshore quite a way and must tender into the port. Observation Hill gives a panoramic view of the port and city below.
Lenin Square, Korsakov
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Every Eastern Russian city has a Lenin Square, including Korsakov. A vast open space and it's well used on this sunny Sunday evening. The Russian Administration Office is on this square as well as theWeiterlesen
Lenin Square green space, Korsakov
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I didn't expect to see quite so much green space in Russia, but there's a lot of Japanese influence still here from a previous occupation.
Korsakov Music and Dance
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
In the city Recreation and Performance Centre, we are treated to a local folkloric performance. The strong voices and vibrant dances are combined with bright costumes and a happy vibe to showcase theWeiterlesen
Group Participation in the Performance
1. September 2019 in Russland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The performers chose people from the audience to participate in the dance and to play percussion instruments. All very entertaining and happy.
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Love the animal hides on the roof. Hi john! 😁
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Small pan she’s cooking in!