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1. Saratov: Elena Kotova takes us to the streets, beaches, yoga studios and parks of Saratov, a city on the Volga.; Tags: arctic, White Sea

2. Kaliningrad: Alexander Podgorchuk takes us to Russia's westernmost city, Kaliningrad.; Tags: arctic, White Sea

3. Pskov: Accomplished photographer Dmitry Markov takes us on a tour of Pskov, "Where Russia Begins."; Tags: arctic, White Sea

4. Kandalaksha: Teacher Ilona Isayeva shares with us some of the charms of Kandalaksha, a small industrial town on the White Sea.; Tags: arctic, White Sea; By Ilona Isayeva

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Notable events on this day in Russian history

1853: During the Crimean War, the Russian fleet destroyed the Turkish fleet and part of the harbor at the Battle of Sinop.

1899: Mikhail Vodopyanov, aviator, born (died 1980)

1918: Latvia declared its independence.

1918: Admiral Aleksandr Kolchak overthrew the 'Ufa Directorate' and proclaimed himself 'supreme ruler of Russia'

1923: Eldar Ryazanov, film director, born

1956: Khrushchev first pronounces, "My vas zakopaem," which is mistranslated as "We will bury you," instead of "We will overtake you."