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
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In the center of the protected Buzuluksky Bor there is a children's health camp "Pobeda". Penetrating through the dense thickets of the forest, you hardly expect to stumble upon traces of civilization. However, the forest suddenly gives way, and a real pioneer camp opens up before you. But there is one “but” - this camp is abandoned and no one need
The monument “Dedicated to the Children of War” in Ulyanovsk is a touching embodiment of the memory of children who became victims of the Great Patriotic War, and those for whom the war took away their childhood. Located on the territory of the 30th Anniversary of Victory Square, this monument is a sculptural composition depicting a girl with a bun
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
On the territory of an abandoned bomb site, probably used during the Great Patriotic War, you can find interesting evidence of history. It is assumed that this place served as a training ground for pilots of OVVAKUL (Orenburg Higher Military Aviation Red Banner School of Pilots named after I. S. Polbin), active from 1921 to 1993. Today at the test
Kamyshinskiye Ushi are two mountains resembling ears sticking out of the ground, which are located 7 km northwest of the city of Kamyshin in the Volgograd region. These mountains have a height of 175 meters above sea level and rise 30-40 meters above the surrounding area. They represent two hills that were previously an island in a shallow subtropi
Stolbichi is an impressive steep wall on the banks of the Volga, consisting of yellowish-gray flasks, formed in the Paleogene era. This natural landmark, divided into ten high towers, has a height of up to 50-55 meters and is a natural monument of federal significance. Stolbichi are located on the territory of the Shcherbakovsky natural park and s
Gagarin Field, located at the landing site of Yuri Gagarin after his historic flight into space, is a memorial complex that was recognized as a “landmark site of federal significance” in 2012. This complex is included in the “Park of Space Conquerors”, the first stage of which was opened in April 2021. The first monuments at Gagarin's landing site
A hollow ball near Dubna, with a diameter of about 18 meters, was located in the forest in the Kimry district of the Tver region, near the village of Ignatovo, not far from Dubna. This ball was made of fiberglass with a honeycomb structure and was a sphere truncated at the bottom, firmly attached to the ground. Initially, the ball was intended to
The Kainar spring, located on the territory of the Burtinskaya Steppe nature reserve in the Belyaevsky district, Tambov region, is one of the natural resources of the region. This spring stands out for its clear water and unusually high iodine content, making it a unique source of water. The source of the stream, which arises from the Kainar sprin
The Radostnoye deposit (also known as Raduzhnoe or Radoshnoye) was discovered in 1817. The mined ferruginous quartzites were supplied to the Ufaleysky and Kyshtym metallurgical plants. The deposit is part of the Taratash group of deposits and is located on the southern slope of Mount Radoshnaya (also known as Mount Radostnaya, according to the top
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
The Chapel of St. Alexander Nevsky, located in the village of Taiginka, part of the Kyshtym urban district, is a unique object that evokes surprise and admiration for its record construction time. Work on the construction of the chapel, according to the approved sketch, began on July 2, 2004, and by September 24 of the same year the builders comple
Памятный знак в честь казачьего поста располагавшегося на южном направлении.
The Yubileinaya Cave in Bashkortostan is a unique natural formation with an underground stream. Inside the cave you can find narrow passages leading to small but interesting rooms in which you can stand upright. In winter, the cave is dry, the stream does not overflow, but in spring a flood is possible, accompanied by high humidity and the presence
Lipetsk State Academic Drama Theater named after L.N. Tolstoy is an important cultural institution in the Lipetsk region. It was founded in 1921 and since then has occupied a significant place in the life of the city and region. The theater building was built on Red Square in 1968, after which the theater began to bear the name of the great Russia
The Orenburg Regional Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest theaters in Russia. It was founded in 1856 by entrepreneur Boris Klimovich Solovyov, who brought his troupe to the city of Orenburg. Despite the lack of financial support from the authorities, the professional theater's performances were shown for two seasons. The theate
Ivan Alekseevich Bunin, a famous Russian writer and poet, was born in 1870 in Voronezh. After the death of his grandmother, his family moved to an estate in the village of Ozerki, Lipetsk region, where Ivan spent his childhood. He studied at the Yeletsk district gymnasium, and then switched to home schooling under the guidance of his older brother.
The Karatash mountain range, located in the Southern Urals in Bashkortostan, is one of the region's most spectacular natural attractions. This ridge extends submeridionally between the Kataskina, Aigir and Minyak rivers, and its beauty and diversity of scenery attract tourists from all over the world. The length of Karatash is 17 km, and the width
The village of Tugustemir, located in the north of the Orenburg region, is proud of one of the most beautiful sights of the region - the Church of the Holy Great Martyr Catherine. This unique temple, with its special architectural style and amazing history, attracts many tourists and pilgrims, and can be seen from the first steps into the village.
Mount Grebenskaya, also known as Grebeni, is one of the most famous and closest mountains to the city of Orenburg. Despite its small height, about 100 meters, it attracts the attention of local residents and tourists with its picturesque nature and unique location. Just 3 kilometers from Grebenskaya Mountain is its “neighbor” - Camel Mountain. Both
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