The Orenburg State Nature Reserve represents a significant natural and cultural heritage of the Orenburg region. It consists of five unique areas, each of which is characterized by its natural beauty and unique landscapes: “Talovskaya steppe”, “Burtinskaya steppe”, “Aituarskaya steppe”, “Ashchisayskaya steppe” and “Pre-Ural steppe”. The total area
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The Silver spring, located in the Kumysnaya Polyana forest park in Saratov, is one of the attractive places for recreation and recreation for city residents. It is located in the 4th Dachnaya area and is also known as “Bogatyr” or “Chernomor”, after the sculptural composition that decorates the spring. The development of the spring was carried out
"Kumysnaya Polyana" is a unique natural park that borders the city of Saratov from the west. It was created in 1991 to preserve the unique natural forest complex of the suburbs and provide opportunities for countryside recreation for city residents. The park covers a total area of 4,417 hectares and is located mainly on the Lysogorsk plateau, west
The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Tankeyevka is a significant object of historical and cultural heritage. Its history goes back several centuries, starting in 1756, when an Orthodox parish was founded in the village of Tankeyevka. In 1859, at the expense of landowner D.N. Bludov, according to the design of the architect K. Ton, a brick chur
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Krasnaya Reka, Ulyanovsk region, is a significant historical site that adorns the surrounding area with its majestic appearance. Centuries-old traditions and events are associated with its appearance. The first church in Red River was built after 1762 and dedicated to the
A pedestrian bridge across the Sviyaga River in Ulyanovsk connects the village of Seld and the garden community, playing an important role in the infrastructure of the area. However, at the moment the bridge is in emergency condition, requiring major repairs. The history of this bridge goes back to the distant past. In 1909, the Kazan Highway pass
The Blue Lake in Ulyanovsk, although it got its name due to the special blue hue of the water, is actually a flooded quarry near the Seldinskoe highway. This reservoir, surrounded by picturesque nature, is known for its beauty and purity of water, which has long attracted both vacationers and freedivers who conduct their training here. Despite pla
The holy spring “Tears of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” located in the Samara region in the village of Perevoloki, has been known for its history since 1936, when it first appeared on the banks of the Volga. At the same time, the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Perevoloki was closed, and then the Mother of God, according to leg
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the village of Perevoloki, has a rich history, dating back to its foundation around 1680. This historical object arose during the life of the Zhiguli Cossack freemen, when boats were transported here between the Volga and Usa, significantly shortening the journey along the river.
Muransky Forest, located in the Shigonsky district of the Samara region, is a unique natural phenomenon. This forest, left over from the last ice age about fifty thousand years ago, is a relict of taiga forests in the forest-steppe zone of the Samara region. The terrain in the Murano Bor region is characterized by low sandy hills, between which th
Ant Islands are a small archipelago within the city of Togliatti, formed after the flooding of coastal areas as a result of the construction of the Zhigulevskaya hydroelectric power station. This stretch of the Volga is known for its beautiful sandy beach and photogenic scenery, which has led to it being sometimes called the "Tolyatti Maldives". T
Garibaldi Castle in the village of Khryashchevka, Samara region, is a unique tourist complex that combines elements of medieval architecture, romanticism and knightly spirit. This castle, which has been under construction for several years, attracts many tourists with its beauty and unusual atmosphere. The main building of the castle is made in th
The monument to V.N. Tatishchev, the founder of the city of Tolyatti, is an equestrian statue installed on the banks of the Volga River. This monument, taken under protection as an object of monumental art, is of historical value for the city. Vasily Nikitich Tatishchev (1686-1750) was an outstanding Russian historian and statesman. He took part i
Sokol Cliff, also known as Peter's Rock, is a flat-topped limestone cliff that falls steeply to the north. From the west, it has convenient access to the top, which makes it an excellent observation deck with a beautiful view of the Volga. According to legend, Peter I himself carved an inscription on the cliff in 1722 with his own hand while on hi
Mount Mogutovaya is a picturesque peak of the Zhiguli Mountains, 265 meters high. It is located on the banks of the Volga and is the only isolated peak in this massif. The northern slope of the mountain ends towards the Volga, and the remaining sides of the mountain are surrounded by the city of Zhigulevsk. On the eastern slope, known as Stone Mou
The Zhigulevskaya HPP (formerly known as the Kuibyshevskaya HPP and the Volzhskaya HPP named after Lenin) is a significant hydroelectric power station on the Volga River in the Samara region, located between the cities of Zhigulevsk and Tolyatti. It is part of the Volga-Kama cascade of hydroelectric power stations and represents the sixth stage of
Molodetsky Kurgan is an impressive mountain in the western part of the Zhiguli Mountains, located at the confluence of the Usa and Volga rivers, opposite the city of Togliatti. The height of this mountain is 242.8 meters above sea level. Being one of the most famous peaks of the Zhiguli, Molodetsky Kurgan attracts the attention of both tourists and
Bogatyrskaya Sloboda is a breathtaking architectural complex that embodies the spirit of ancient Russian culture and legends about heroes. Located on the steep Usinsk bank of the Usa River, it recreates the atmosphere of ancient times and attracts tourists from all over the world. This unique complex was created by Togliatti artist Viktor Petrov i
The chapel-tomb of A. N. Lyupov stands on the site of the tragic death of staff captain Alexei Nikolaevich Lyupov, who was killed on the night of September 25, 1911 on the banks of the Volga near the village of Ermakovo. The chapel was built on the initiative of his brother Semyon Nikolaevich Lyupov, who set himself the task of consecrating the pla
Visly Kamen is an amazing rock rising above the water at an altitude of 70-80 meters. Its cornice resembles the profile of a bearded old man, which led to another name - “Stone Grandfather”. At the top of the rock there is a small platform from where magnificent views of the Snake Backwater and the Shelekhmet Mountains open up. However, it is worth
The Hammer and Sickle monument, erected on Mount Erke Pando near the village of Tornovoe in the Samara region, has long served as a main attraction and attracted tourists, cyclists and photographers. Located on a hill, the monument was visible from almost anywhere in the village and even from the asphalt road leading to Tornovoye from the Rozhdestv
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