The salmon fishing season gets into gear in the Far East. Many in the far eastern regions, including Kamchatka, have already cast their first lines.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe salmon fishing season gets into gear in the Far East. Many in the far eastern regions, including Kamchatka, have already cast their first lines.
The salmon fishing season gets into gear in the Far East. Many in the far eastern regions, including Kamchatka, have already cast their first lines.
Salmon fishing is an unforgettable spectacle.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankTourists spending their summer in Kamchatka can watch how the enormous fish are brought to the surface of the river.
Tourists spending their summer in Kamchatka can watch how the enormous fish are brought to the surface of the river.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe biggest catch is usually at the end of August and the beginning of September.
The biggest catch is usually at the end of August and the beginning of September.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe bulk of the catch comes from the eastern part of the peninsula.
The bulk of the catch comes from the eastern part of the peninsula.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankIn 2011, almost 470,000 tons of salmon was caught in the Far East. This year, though, it is predicted that the haul will be around 270,000 - 300,000 tons.
In 2011, almost 470,000 tons of salmon was caught in the Far East. This year, though, it is predicted that the haul will be around 270,000 - 300,000 tons.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe Peoples of the North fishing cooperative catch and process fish from the river Opala in Ust-Bolsheretsky district in the Kamchatka Territory.
The Peoples of the North fishing cooperative catch and process fish from the river Opala in Ust-Bolsheretsky district in the Kamchatka Territory.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankSalmon red caviar is exceptionally nutritious and good for you.
Salmon red caviar is exceptionally nutritious and good for you.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThis delicacy is almost one-third protein. It is easy to digest and contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Numerous studies have shown that fatty acids improve the brain’s activity and are particularly good for the eyes.
This delicacy is almost one-third protein. It is easy to digest and contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Numerous studies have shown that fatty acids improve the brain’s activity and are particularly good for the eyes.
© RIA Novosti . Aleksey Kudenko / Go to the mediabankCaviar also contains other beneficial nutrients, like phosphorous, iron, folic acid and potassium.
Caviar also contains other beneficial nutrients, like phosphorous, iron, folic acid and potassium.