Arvyakryaz (also known as Arvyak-Ryaz) is a mountain located in the Southern Urals, in the Beloretsky region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is the highest peak of the Uraltau ridge, reaching a height of 1068 meters. The mountain is located 20 km south of Beloretsk and has acquired the status of a regional natural monument. The name of the mo
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Mount Vishennaya, one of the remarkable landmarks of the Ural Mountains, is a place of stunning beauty and natural splendor. Rising to a height of 836 meters, it is located in the Republic of Bashkortostan, near the city of Beloretsk and the village of Lomovka. The summit of the mountain is distinguished by a sharp rocky peak that exposes the moun
Toratau, or Toratau (Bashkir: Toratau - "fortress-mountain"), also known as Shikhan, is a shihan, a lone mountain in the Ishimbay region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. He is the symbol of the city of Ishimbay and the Ishimbay region, depicted on their coats of arms and flags. Toratau is also recognized as an archaeological and natural monument a
Одна из самых высоких вершин горного хребта Крыктытау ("перерубленная гора", "множество вершин" - башкир.). Вершина Шершил-Тау расположена в Республике Башкортостан. Горный хребет Крыктытау протянулся на расстояние почти 60 километров вдоль реки Большой Кизил. Гора Шершил-Тау имеет высоту 1108,7 метров над уровнем моря, считается второй по высоте п
The monument on Glory Square in Samara is an important symbol of memory and veneration of those who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War. This memorial composition, consisting of two walls, a high relief of the “Grieving Mother Motherland” and the Eternal Flame, rises on one of the largest squares of the city, recalling the heroism
The "Salute, Victory!" Memorial Exhibition Complex in Orenburg, located in the Frunze Garden, is an important symbol and monument to the military and labor valor of Orenburg residents during the Great Patriotic War. It was opened in May 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the anti-Hitler coalition and has since become a place of memory for
The Palace of Culture of Railway Workers named after A.S. Pushkin, also known as the Pushkin People's House, is a concert hall located on Leo Tolstoy Street, 94, in the city of Samara. The history of this building begins in 1898 when a decision was made to construct a People's House with a theater hall for 600 seats. The project was developed by a
One of the historically significant buildings in Samara is the Chelyshev apartment buildings, which are considered one of the oldest in the city. It was here that rental apartments first appeared, attracting as residents members of the city's intelligentsia, such as teachers, lawyers and doctors who came to Samara. Merchant Chelyshev built two apa
The abandoned and deserted mines of the Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant are an intriguing artifact of the industrial history of the region. They stand as silent witnesses to the once-thriving activity that took place here, now serving as a monument to times gone by. Despite the scarcity of information about them, their existence and location may sti
«Ханова гора» расположена в Соль-Илецком районе Оренбургской области между селами Беляевка и Михайловка примерно в 45 километрах от города Оренбурга. Гора известна тем, что в её разрезах обнажаются уникальные породы юрского периода возрастом от 60 до 320 миллионов лет. У подножия горы можно встретить много змей. Всего обитателями Хановой горы являю
Крупнейшее водохранилище пресной воды, площадью более 26 тыс. гектаров, расположенное в Оренбургской области (см. Кумакское водохранилище). Ириклинское водохранилище - водная жемчужина и достопримечательность Оренбуржья. Водоем является глубоководным озером с многочисленными заливами и лагунами и в своей южной части имеет наибольшую глубину. Общая
The Corrective Institution Correctional Facility No. 9 (formerly known as Juvenile Colony No. 25/9) of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Orenburg Region was established on March 12, 1962, under the name Juvenile Colony No. 25/9 of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Orenburg Regional Executive Committee. Since then, the colony
Karlaman Cave, located at the foot of the gypsum rock Ulu-Tau ("Great Mountain" in Bashkir), is a unique natural formation in the Karmaskalinsky region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It was formed at the site of tectonic faults in the earth's crust, which gives it a special atmosphere and interesting structure. The description of the cave inclu
The park sculpture "Cosmopops", depicting an astronaut in an orange spacesuit, stands not far from the Samara Space Museum. This artistic object was created by the modern Samara architect and artist Alexander Filimonov in collaboration with his wife Olga. The sculpture, made of plastic, is installed on Lenin Avenue in the city of Samara, next to a
Red Mountain, located in the village of Saraktash in the Orenburg region, is a unique place that attracts many tourists all year round. This tourist complex amazes with its atmosphere and architecture. The mountain rises on the right bank of the Sakmara River, and its name comes from the color of its rocks - red clay and sandstone, which gives it
The Kuma Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed on the Kovda, Sofyanga and Kundozerka rivers in the Loukhsky district in the north of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. Its height above sea level ranges from 109 to 109.5 meters. The reservoir was created in 1960-1961 during the construction of the Kumskaya hydroelectric power station dam. It inc
The Kesene Mausoleum, also known as the "Tower of Tamerlane", is a historical monument of the 14th century, located in the Varna district of the Chelyabinsk region. It is located 3 kilometers east of the village of Varna, on the shore of Lake Bolshoye Kesene, which is now overgrown with vegetation. The name "Kesene" translated from Turkic languages
The mausoleum of Hussein Beg is one of the few surviving medieval structures that have the status of a Muslim shrine, along with the mausoleums of Tura Khan and Kesene. This is the burial place of the first imam, who preached Islam among the Bashkir population. The grave is located on the territory of the Akzirat cemetery, one of the oldest Muslim
The memorial complex in the Orenburg region, opened in 1989, became the first of its kind in Russia. In 2007, after military actions in the North Caucasus, the memorial underwent reconstruction, during which the names of those who perished in this conflict were immortalized on its plaques. In the summer of 2018, a new reconstruction of the Memoria
One of the most prominent symbols of the city of Samara is the Monument of Glory, crowning the Square of Glory in the Leninsky district, next to the regional administration building. This majestic obelisk, visible even from the opposite bank of the Volga River, stands at the center of the square, offering a breathtaking view of the river and the em
Frunze Street, previously known as Saratovskaya, runs parallel to Kuibyshevskaya Street, and to this day it retains its unique architectural appearance, reflecting the history of the development of the city of Samara. This street witnessed the rise of the city's economy, because it was here in the past that wealthy lawyers, doctors and representati
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