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RUSSIA
'Conveys the sensation of being in Russia - a must for everyone thinking of visiting' - Tanya Gurova, Russian
'I learned a lot and found it appealing. I now intend to go there' - Alan Franks
'I've seen a lot of these things but this is compelling - very engrossing. I really did enjoy it tremendously. It makes me want to go to Russia.' - Dr. J.M. Collie, Senior Lecturer, Arts and Languages, Kingston Polytechnic
'I very definitely enjoyed this video...it is especially valuable for revealing the mentality and preoccupations of Russia as it is today.' - Professor Alexander Krouglov
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Here are visits to Moscow and Leningrad in The Summer and in The Winter featuring:-
The Circus. River Neva. Petrodovorets Summer Palace. St. Isaac's Cathedral. The Memorial Cemetry to The Siege of Leningrad. The Hermitage. Victory Square and May Day Pageantry.....

Moscow's Swimming Pool. The Changing of the Guard and Lenin's Tomb. Gorky Park. The Kremlin. Moscow University....

Great Monuments. Shops and Shopping. Eating. A Fair. The Metro. Hydrofoil. Trams. Taxis. People of all sorts. A Train Journey. Even a little Spoken Russian.

'ordinary things.....exotic things'

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This is a manual for enjoying France and a well considered celebration of things French. Peter Davidson makes the journey from England to the very heart of France recounting his adventures as they happen - he makes you feel at home in France! He can do this because he has visited France many times, has many French friends and has taught French to the English, English to the French and even appeared on French Television.
So we travel from Portsmouth to CAEN by Ferry then through ALENCON, visiting TOURS and NEVERS on our way to THE BOURBONNAIS - traditional home of French Kings. There we explore JALIGNY, LAPALISSE, MOULINS, VICHY and 'LA MONTAGNE'. The climax is getting to know the 'prolifically interesting' City of LYON.
This Video embraces French Tradition and French Innovation. The Town, The Country and All Sorts of People - with glimpses of Places All Over France.
The Northern Images focus on the area in and around ARDRES and St.OMER - and include the Chateau - like Maison Internationale of THE CITE UNIVERSITAIRE in PARIS. The Southern Images begin with The Roman Triumphal Arch in ORANGE and then show us ALBI, The Mediterranean Seaside and St. PONS.
The 'Castle' is Le Palais des Papes in AVIGNON.
Van Gogh is seen at St.REMY and in the surrounding countryside.
Then there is a PARISIAN SEQUENCE.
We join a loving couple in BEAUNE and conclude with the 'Pyramid' that is Leisure Housing in LANGUEDOC - ROUSSILLON.
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'Vivid and beguiling' - Good Video Guide
First we consider the best way to get there. Then, we explore The Channel Ports - BOULOGNE and DIEPPE are shown as well worth a visit - as are places on the way - Rue, St.Valéry-en-Caux, Anet, Montrichard, Varengeville, Etretat, Ste. Cécile-Plage...A little inland, ROUEN, BEAUVAIS and CHARTRES are all given ample space to establish their strong yet separate identities. The magnificent Châteaux de la Loire are introduced with AMBOISE, CHENONCEAUX, VILLANDRY, LOCHES and BLOIS . We take A Trip to PARIS on the TGV and conclude with The Mediterranean Port of MARSEILLE.

This Video dovetails with his earlier AN INVITATION TO FRANCE which emphasises the route from CAEN with TOURS and LYON centre stage. Both are friendly and direct, and positively help us towards the rich idea that is France.

Peter Davidson focuses his experience as a Writer, Actor, Tourist Guide, Film Maker and Francophile in presentations which both gladden the heart and enliven the mind.

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