The Hephaestus volcano is a mud volcano, the eruptions of which generate hilly mud. These muds have become a popular remedy for the treatment of various diseases due to the content of beneficial substances such as sulfur, carbon dioxide, hormone-like elements and phytoncides. Penetrating through the skin, these substances enhance the vital function
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The Valley of Fairy Tales, also known as the Sand Hills, is a unique area of nature located between the Otklikny Ridge and Kruglitsa in the Bolshoi Taganay ridge. This place amazes with its beauty and diversity of natural formations. A special feature of the Valley of Fairy Tales is the presence of low-growing sub-alpine spruce forests, meadows wi
The Golubinsky sand massif is a unique territory that deserves special attention to preserve the rich diversity of flora and fauna. Located on the left bank of the Don River, it represents a significant area of natural landscape, which was recognized as a complex natural monument and a specially protected natural area of regional importance. This
The Zharyk gully, located in the central part of the Aytuarskaya Steppe site, flows along the eastern flank of a steep synclinal fold. In this area you can observe rocky outcrops represented by limestones and conglomerates, which makes this area a unique geological monument. The lower reaches of the Zharyk and Tashkak ravines serve as habitats for
The Aituar steppe, covering an area of 6,753 hectares, is located on the left bank of the Ural River near the village of Aituarka, Kuvandyk district, on the border of Russia with Kazakhstan (Aktobe region). In the past, there were two Kazakh villages on this territory, and the meadow-steppe tracts were used for haymaking. In 1971, the Aituar steppe
The Meshchera National Park, located on the territory of the Vladimir region, was created in 1992 with the aim of preserving the unique natural complex of the Meshchera Lowland. This park occupies a significant area and is one of the most important nature conservation sites in the region. The park itself is located in the southwest of the region,
Sakaska Island is one of the most spectacular places on the Yumagus Reservoir. This mountain became an island after the reservoir filled and the water surrounded it. Previously, there was a village with the same name on this site. Sakaska Island is a unique place from where you can go to the famous Sumgan-Kutuk karst region, which is rich in numero
Shartash Forest Park is one of the picturesque and unique places in Yekaterinburg, located in its eastern part on the shores of Lake Bolshoi Shartash. This is a protected natural area, which is part of the Komsomolsky microdistrict in the Kirovsky district of the city. The forest park is adjacent to the Kirov Wholesale Market (KOR) in the south and
Koptev Ravine, located in the Sokoli Mountains on the left bank of the Volga, attracts the attention of historians and adventure lovers with its rich history and unique flora and fauna. The name "Koptev" probably comes from the word "soot", indicating a supposed activity related to the production of resin or tar. According to legend, in the 19th c
Ecopark "Kachkarsky Mar" is a city park in Orenburg, located near the village of Rostoshi and bounded by Zagorodnoye Highway. This park is a popular venue for various events and sports competitions. Orienteering competitions are held here in the summer, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The dominant tree species in the park are Scots pine, g
The Red Forest (or Rudy Forest) is a unique territory adjacent to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and famous for its unusual nature. This forest became a symbol of the 1986 disaster, when emissions of radioactive dust led to its death. The pine trees that form the basis of this forest acquired a characteristic brown-red hue in just 30 minutes aft
Cape Pechak on Bolshoi Solovetsky Island is a place with unique nature and interesting history. Located in the south of the island, it has beautiful sea views and unique tundra vegetation. In addition to its natural beauty, Cape Pechak retains traces of defensive structures from the time of the Northern Fleet Training Detachment (1939-1957), such
The Belogory tract is a unique natural attraction located in the Saraktash district of the Orenburg region. This is a vast hilly karst field formed by gypsum rocks of the Kungurian stage. Thanks to its natural beauty and unique landscapes, the Belogory tract attracts many tourists and travelers. Belogory is also known as the Belogorsk Gate because
The man-made Ural desert, located near the city of Kyshtym in the Chelyabinsk region, is a unique object created by man. This desert is a tailings pond for waste from a graphite mill. A tailings pond is used to receive and store waste from graphite ore processing, called tailings. The processing plant was built in 1941 after geologists discovered
Shumak springs, located in the Okinsky district of Buryatia at an altitude of 1558 meters in the Eastern Sayan mountains, are a unique natural complex with special mineral waters and a favorable climate. The water of the springs has a high silicon content and low mineralization, which makes it a valuable natural resource with balneological properti
The Svir Gorge, an amazing natural phenomenon in the Krasnodar Territory, is located near the village of Lazarevskoye and is part of the Sochi National Park. The gorge is surrounded by majestic rocks and the Svirka River flows, which forms a unique Sochi canyon. This small but powerful mountain river creates numerous waterfalls and creeks along th
The Long or Dolzhanskaya Spit, located in the Yeisk region of the Krasnodar Territory on the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov, is a unique landscape formation. It borders the Taganrog Bay from the south and serves as a natural monument of the region, attracting attention with its shell beaches, deep sea and freshwater lakes. In addition, the spit i
Located in the Surovikinsky district, the hill known as the Surovikinsky stones is a unique natural phenomenon. These stones coming out of the ground cause a lot of controversy and speculation about their origin. Some believe that this is ordinary sandstone, which was brought by a glacier from Scandinavia, others suggest that these are the remains
In the Iremel Natural Park there is a small crossing over the Karagayka stream, consisting of logs. This crossing provides access to various parts of the park and can be used to cross the creek on foot. The Karagayka stream, along which it runs, is a beautiful natural site, and in its waters you can find a small swimming pool. Within a radius of a
The Zyuratkul National Park, created on November 3, 1993, occupies a total area of 88,249 hectares and extends from north to south for 49 km and from west to east for 28 km. The park is designed to preserve unique natural complexes, monuments of nature, history, culture and archeology, as well as to conduct environmental education of the population
The Stone City, also known as the Devil's Settlement or Turtles, is a landscape geomorphological natural monument of regional significance, located near the village of Shumikhinsky in the Gubakhinsky district of the Perm Territory. The area of this unique natural formation is about 30.0 hectares, and the distance to the city of Perm is approximatel
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