Russia is a huge and interesting country. That is why not only artists or photographers should visit natural attractions, but also every resident of our country.
Nature will help to understand the culture and soul of Russia no less than visits to museums and concerts.
List
- 10. Elton Lake, Volgograd Region
- 9. Lake Kezenoy-am, Republic of Chechnya
- 8. Kungur cave, Perm Territory
- 7. Avacha Bay, Kamchatka Territory
- 6. Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka
- 5. Lake Baikal, Eastern Siberia
- 4. Orda Cave, Perm Territory
- 3. Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkaria
- 2. Lena Pillars, Yakutia
- 1. Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory
10. Elton Lake, Volgograd Region
This is the largest salt lake in Europe, named after the village in which it is located. Elton is one of the best places to rejuvenate and improve your health. Rare mineral waters work wonders with the human body; in terms of properties, they can only be compared with the Dead Sea.
The pinkish water surface of this lake is of an oval shape, saturated with rare mineral water, glistens brightly in the sun and is surrounded by snow-white salt. In addition, the depth of Elton is only 10 centimeters, you can even walk on it. In another country, they would take money for visiting this lake, but in Russia it is free.
9. Lake Kezenoy-am, Republic of Chechnya
It is amazing how unknown this lake is among tourists. It is located on the territory between the Chechen Republic and Dagestan in the mountains of the North Caucasus at an altitude of more than 1800 meters. It is filled with rivers and streams, but not a single river emerges from it.
This is a very beautiful place suitable for tourism. Kezenoy-am is filled with cold water, but relaxing next to it is comfortable. The mountains of the Caucasus protect this place from the blow of a cold wind, rains here are rare, sunny almost all year round. In addition, Kezenoy am is surrounded by alpine meadows, during flowering creating an incredible sight.
8. Kungur cave, Perm Territory
This ice cave is one of the most visited places in Siberia and the Urals for over 10 thousand years. From the landscapes inside the cave you can lose the speechlessness: over seventy deep and clean underground lakes, many stalactites and stalagmites, frozen waterfalls, ice patterns.
The cave is constantly guided tours, both group and individual, so do not miss the opportunity to visit there.
7. Avacha Bay, Kamchatka Territory
Kamchatka is a little-known and mysterious place with vibrant nature. Avacha Bay is located on the Pacific coast and is the second largest in the whole planet. On the shore of the bay is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of the Kamchatka Territory. Three rocks come out of the water.
According to legend, once three young men went to the entrance to the bay and saved the people living there from the tsunami. In honor of them, the locals named the rocks "Three Brothers", thus consolidating this event in history.
6. Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka
This landmark of Kamchatka is recognized as one of the seven wonders of Russia. It is for the sake of the only geyser valley in Eurasia that tourists go to such a distant and dangerous place.
It is located in the Kronovsky Biosphere Reserve and occupies only 6 square meters. On this territory there are 20 geysers, the water temperature in which is 95 degrees Celsius.
5. Lake Baikal, Eastern Siberia
Surprisingly, this sea lake contains about one fifth of the world's freshwater supply. There is a taiga, and sandy beaches, and the steppe. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, your journey lies on the Holy Nose Peninsula and the nearby Ushkany Islands. Seals are found on these islands.
On Baikal, be sure to visit the picturesque island of Olkhon. Once on the island, you will instantly immerse yourself in its magical atmosphere. Its reason is that the island has many sacred, cult places and sacred capes with their own legends.
4. Orda Cave, Perm Territory
The Orda cave was noticed only relatively recently, in the 90s of the last century. At this time, researchers began to actively study it. Now tourists and divers from all over the country and even from abroad come to this place.
The Orda cave is the longest in Russia and the entire Union of Independent States (CIS). Most of it is filled with cold water. The dungeon impresses with the depth and transparency of the waters of the “pool” located in it, which divers loved very much.
3. Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkaria
The two-headed extinct volcano Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe. Included in the seven highest peaks of the seven parts of the world. The volcano is located on the border between the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and Karachay-Cherkess.
Elbrus is a prestigious place for climbers and a paradise for lovers of ski resorts. Here, the best and cheapest time for skiing is November. If you prefer to relax in the summer, then the suitable period is June. It is a rainy month, but at this time you can see the flowering of rare flowers - rhododendrons.
2. Lena Pillars, Yakutia
The territory belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. High elongated cliffs are located along the large and beautiful Lena River. A trip to the Lena Pillars will be unforgettable at any time of the year. In addition, this place has long been sacred among the Yakuts and Evenks.
Here shamans and elders communicated with the spirits of rocks, and ordinary people were not allowed access to the Lena Pillars. This worship of nature is not surprising: Pillars really resemble human figures.
Today, these remarkable places are included in the natural park of the same name. In addition to the rocky labyrinths, guests of the park can visit the cold northern sandy deserts, cave sites of an ancient man, sites with unique ecosystems that have been formed in permafrost for millennia.
1. Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory
The plateau is located in Siberia beyond the Arctic Circle, between the Yenisei and the Lena. A supervolcano erupted on the territory of Putorana 252 million years ago, killing all living creatures in the area. The episode is called the Great Permian Extinction.
Now the area is covered with a thick frozen lava layer. Every Russian should visit the Putorana Plateau, because this is the land of a thousand waterfalls and ten thousand lakes. These fantastic landscapes will amaze everyone who comes to visit. They are difficult to describe.