Interesting places: Russia - Page 21

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

Kruglitsa is a mountain that is the highest point of the Bolshoy Taganay ridge and the entire Taganay mountain range. With its height of 1178 meters, it attracts tourists and travelers with its beauty and unique natural features. The name of the mountain comes from its characteristic round shape, as well as its resemblance to a Turkic headdress, w

Responsive Ridge is one of the peaks of the Bolshoy Taganay ridge, 1155 meters high. Located in the Taganay National Park, this ridge is located 12 kilometers northwest of the city of Zlatoust and is a unique natural monument. The ridge consists of several steep cliffs, up to 100 meters high, and has a characteristic ridge-like outline. Its name c

The two-headed hill, one of the most popular peaks of the Taganay Range among tourists, attracts many visitors at any time of the year. Its northern peak reaches a height of 1041 meters and is an arched ridge that extends in a southeast direction. The slopes of the hill are covered with stone screes, and the peak itself consists of terraces, rock w

The Zaozerny Range is a mountain range located in the Chelyabinsk region in the Southern Urals. Its name comes from its location beyond Lake Turgoyak. The ridge includes Varganova Mountain and extends between the Ilmen Mountains and the Uraltau Range. The highest height of the ridge is reached on Zaozernaya Mountain, which reaches a height of 683

Vera Island is a complex of archaeological sites located on Lake Turgoyak in the Chelyabinsk region. This island, which is the largest island in the lake, is famous for its megalithic structures, including chamber tombs, dolmens and menhirs. Vera Island is located near the western shore of the lake and can turn into a peninsula at low water levels

Mount Krutoy Klyuch, located in the Southern Urals in the Chelyabinsk region, is a peak with a pronounced rocky peak. Its height is 782 meters above sea level, and it is located at the southern tip of the Small Ural Range. The wide and majestic rocky ridge of the mountain stretches for about 2 kilometers. The highest point of the Small Ural Range

French Hill, located in the vicinity of the city of Miass in the Chelyabinsk region, is a unique place reminiscent of the ruins of an ancient castle. The name of this place is interesting, and its history is even more intriguing. Mount French rises near the Miass River, reaching a height of 445 meters above sea level. When approaching this place,

Dragon's Wings is an amazing place with an unusual rock that resembles a dragon's head. Located in the vicinity of the village of Slyudorudnik near the city of Kyshtym in the Chelyabinsk region, this rock attracts many people with its mysterious shape and legendary history. According to one of the legends, here, near the Kyshtym plant on Tyopla Go

The Devil's Tooth Rock is a majestic stone outcrop, distinguished by its unusual shape, reminiscent of the devil's teeth. Located in the vicinity of the village of Slyudorudnik in the Chelyabinsk region, this rock massif is also called Devil’s Settlement. Its height reaches about 25 meters, and its length is about 100 meters. You can approach the

The Devil's Settlement is a mountain with a rock mass of the same name at the top, located in the northwestern part of the municipality of the Kyshtym urban district of the Chelyabinsk region of Russia. The rocks at the top are granite outcrops with weathering patterns and a complex of rock flora. It is a geomorphological, botanical and archaeologi

Гора Егоза, расположенная на юге Среднего Урала, высотой 607,7 метров, представляет собой прекрасное место для активного отдыха в любое время года. На ее склонах проходит горнолыжный центр "Гора Егоза", привлекающий любителей зимнего спорта. Название "Егоза" происходит от башкирского топонима и означает "вход в межгорье" или "горловина межгорья",

Atysh Waterfall in the Republic of Bashkortostan, also known as the outlet of the underground river Atysh Grotto, is one of the unique natural phenomena of the Southern Urals. This waterfall was formed from a grotto, which is also known as the Atysh Cave, located in the Yash-Kuz-Tash mountain. Inside the Atysh grotto, water flows out of an incline

The Nikolsky Stone Bridge is a unique structure in the Southern Urals, and its construction is associated with Professor N.A. Belelyubsky. It is a double-arched structure, one arch of which extends over the bed of the Sim River, and the other over the highway connecting the cities of Sim and Asha. This bridge was built as part of the construction o

Silicate lakes in Lipetsk are one of the most popular vacation spots for local residents and city guests. This complex of artificial reservoirs was formed on the site of former silicate quarries on the left bank of the Voronezh River. The lakes are distinguished by the purity of their water, as they are filled with groundwater and springs. Wide san

The first dumpling museum in Russia surprises visitors with its unusual content. His collection contains a wealth of information about dumplings: their history, traditions, recipes, photographs, as well as models of this famous dish from various countries. In the museum you can also see interesting artifacts related to the cuisines of our ancestors

On the outskirts of the village of Peschanka, the site of heavy battles of 1942–1943, stands an unusual structure - a monument to all the victims of the Battle of Stalingrad. This is a strange structure in appearance; at first glance it is difficult to identify it as a monument. However, as you approach, you can see signs of a memorial: a tombstone

At the entrance to the village of Peschanka, Sovetsky district, there is a mass grave in which the defenders of Stalingrad rest. The exact number of people buried here is still unknown, but of the total, only 120 people have been identified. On the northern outskirts of the village there is also another mass grave, where in 1983 a monument was erec

In the village of Gorkovsky, popularly known as Maksimka, there is a spring known as the spring of Grandfather Taran, which has healing properties. This source is the beginning of the Tsarina River, which flows through Volgograd. Previously, this land belonged to a wealthy merchant named Taranov Nikolai Osipovich, who received the nickname grandfat

Khoroshev Kurgan, also known as Khoroshev Kurgan, is located near the village of Golubinskaya in the Kalachevsky district of the Volgograd region, approximately 106 kilometers from Volgograd. This mound witnessed the heroic events of World War II. In July 1942, when Wehrmacht troops were advancing towards Stalingrad, the approaches to the city wer

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

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