Racing against history: riding troika is still popular in Russia after 300 years
A symbol of Russia, which inspired many paintings, poems, and songs. The troika is a unique phenomenon, as there is no such harness in any other country in the world. And Russians try to preserve the tradition by making their own sledges and training the horses.
What makes the Russian troika stand out among other types of harnesses? What role does each horse play in it?
Watch our video for details.
TV BRICS reporter: Aleksandra Stolyarova
TV BRICS cameraman: Aleksander Martynov
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