Summery:The last part of tourism documentary series made by Russia Today. It explores the various charms of Kalinigrad, with its historical background. The region is famous for amber production and its craft, and the city Kaliningrad is also famous as the place where Immanuel Kant lived. The richness of various styles of architecture is also notable. Reporter seems to have enjoyed the shooting as a summer vacation. The following is the short introduction by RT: The Kaliningrad region is truly a unique part of Russia. The country's westernmost point, it shares no borders with the rest of the mainland and is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, Poland and Lithuania. Annexed at the end of World War II, the region used to be part of East Prussia. It was famed as a centre of culture and commerce, the home of philosopher Immanuel Kant and the world's largest producer of raw amber. There have been many changes in the past few decades but the original German history and flavor is still very present. The centre of the capital, Kaliningrad, is a mix of waterways, parks and broad avenues that incorporate both modern and medieval architecture. First impressions? This is a city that's doing very well for itself, and I was eager to find out more Language:English Location: Kaliningrad, Russia Date Shot: June 04, 2012 Duration: 26:07 Original source and license:FreeVideo.RT.com

• published: 16 Oct 2013
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