Astrakhan region

An injured mute swan was persuaded to move from Astrakhan to Volgograd.

November 8, 2026

Hunters wounded a mute swan, and its mate died. The bird was transported from Astrakhan to the Bird Island rehabilitation center in Volgograd.

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What kind of fish soup is cooked in different regions of Russia: recipes from Karelia to the Don

July 12 2026

Vodka, milk, and tomatoes: what kind of fish soup do they make in Russia's regions? July 12 is Fisherman's Day in Russia. Historically, the date is associated with a significant event: it was on this day in 1920.

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