City Desk :
Russian world traveler, photographer, and publicist Iurii Artemovich Volkov shared his global adventures during a recent event in Dhaka.
The Russian House in Dhaka organised a meeting session with the Russian blogger and traveler, Iurii Artemovich Volkov.
Volkov is a member of the Russian Geographical Society and a candidate for Master of Sports. He is also a member of the motorcycle club “Night Wolves,” a sports motorcyclist with the Federation of Motorcycle Tourism of Russia, and the president of the public organization All Worlds.
He has participated in more than 65 expeditions and three round-the-world trips, covering 145 countries, Antarctica, and the North Pole, reports BSS.
He has been recognized ten times in the Russian Book of Records for setting eighteen world records in travel. He has organized several photo exhibitions titled “All Worlds,” focusing on the Friendship of Peoples, and has conducted a series of lectures on public diplomacy.
During the meeting, Iurii Volkov recounted his travels across Russia and the globe, highlighting the patriotic project “All the Elements.” This project involved displaying the Russian tricolor at various legendary locations worldwide, including Lake Baikal (symbolizing water), a drifting ice floe at the North Pole, and the Kamchatka volcano (representing fire), as well as in Antarctica.
The Russian flag, measuring nearly 1,500 square meters, was also showcased on Mount Elbrus, in Moscow, and Crimea. Volkov also shared his life experiences from his travels and answered numerous questions from attendees about Russia.
The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere.