1. Russia Redux • Возвращающаяся Россия

Pskov-Псков (07.2009)

Pskov - Founded in 903 A.D., the medieval city of Pskov is one of Russia's oldest cities. Pskov has been subjected to invasion throughout its history, from the Mongol hordes to the Nazis, who occupied the city for 3 years. During the 16th century, Pskov was likened to Paris for its size & splendor. Although unlike Paris today, this city of 200,000 located in northwest Russia, retains a timeless beauty. I accompanied Rustem on this business trip, a 12 hour train ride from Moscow.
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Susan on the river bank.
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Susan on the river bank.

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  • Dinner with Anna & Peter, the RT correspondent.
  • Anna taking notes for tomorrow's interview.
  • Ready to transmit.
  • The Russia Today crew broadcast from outside this café on the river bank.
  • RT correspondent, Peter Oliver, & cameraman, Alexei, waiting for Moscow to give the go-ahead.
  • Rustem contacting additional guests.
  • View of the Kremlin, Trinity Cathedral & Bell Tower from the café.
  • Susan on the river bank.
  • Peter interviewing Professor William Brumfield of Tulane University who accompanied us from Moscow. Professor Brumfield is an expert on Russian architecture.
  • Around the café.
  • Accordion on shelf in café wall.
  • Café kitty.
  • Wagon wheels on the roof of the café.
  • Freestanding bell tower.
  • Old carriage on the grounds of the café.
  • Logs.
  • Old wagon wheels.
  • Kremlin towers viewed from the café.
  • Rustem with guests from the Pskov Archeology Center, Elvira & Taras.
  • Rustem being interviewed by Pskov local TV.
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