Explore this collection of ancient Russian cities largely protected by UNESCO and popular among tourists

Explore this collection of ancient Russian cities largely protected by UNESCO and popular among tourists

Time-lapse and hyper-lapse video of the Golden Ring of Russia, near Moscow, Russia.
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    Overview of the Kremlin, Moscow.
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    Learn about Shoyna, a former port on the White Sea that is sinking into the sand in Nenets autonomous okrug, Russia.
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    With food in short supply, a polar bear hunting for fish in the Russian Arctic.
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    Overview of Catherine II's early life and reign.