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Jun 9, 2020 · Russia has been one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic – ranking behind only the United States and Brazil in Covid-19 case numbers – and the government’s response has ...
Nov 2, 2021 · By Reuters. November 2, 20217:02 AM PDTUpdated 3 years ago. People stand in a line to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a vaccination centre located at a shopping...
Aug 31, 2023 · Photos of the aftermath of the Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Pskov airbase were published by Radio Liberty’s ‘Skhemy’ investigative project on Telegram on the night of Aug. 29-30. At...
- Even Older Than Moscow
- Impressive Kremlin, A Witness of Past Glory
- Ancient Churches and Sites Saw Turbulent Times
- Pushkin Hills, A Place Where Russian Literature Was Born
Pskov was first mentioned in the chronicles in 903, more than a century before Moscow was founded. And throughout its rich history it had many turbulent times. Situated not far from the Estonian and Latvian borders, Pskov was a major trade center and an important point of defense for ancient Russia. Just like many other ancient cities, Pskov lost i...
The first place to visit is the local kremlin, aka Pskov Krom. It could be the perfect place for shooting Game of Thrones, especially the Winterfell scenes. The city’s oldest part, the kremlin, is situated high on the picturesque spit of two rivers: Pskova and Velikaya. The most impressive feature in addition to its location and surroundings is cer...
Literally on every corner you’ll find ancient churches. In fact, there are so many that it’s impossible to visit all; you’ll even grow tired making pictures and trying to keep in mind which church has which name! Ten of Pskov’s ancient cathedrals, monasteries and architectural sites are includedin the UNESCO World Heritage List. The oldest among th...
Almost 70 miles far from Pskov you will see true heaven on earth. Here, you will find three magnificent noble estates with parks and the Russian idyllic countryside. These places are connected with the life of the great poet Alexander Pushkin; Mikhaylovskoye was his family estate, while Petrovskoye and Trigorskoye were owned by his relatives and fr...
Nov 23, 2020 · 13:40. The Kremlin, Moscow. 1 of 3. Working meeting with Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov (via videoconference). Mikhail Vedernikov began his report with the epidemiological situation in the region, where the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is growing, just as in other Russian regions. At this moment, the regional authorities ...
Aug 29, 2023 · A plume of smoke is illuminated by a flash of light amid a drone attack in Pskov, Russia, in this still image obtained from social media video released August 30, 2023.
Aug 29, 2023 · |. Aug. 29, 2023, at 6:17 p.m. (Reuters) - Russia's military is repelling a drone attack at an airport in the airport in the city of Pskov in western Russia, where four transport aircraft...
