The Dolina ski complex is a great place for active recreation in the Orenburg region, near the city of Kuvandyk. Located in the picturesque valley of the Sakmara River, surrounded by the Ural Mountains, the complex offers a variety of winter activities. The slopes of the ski complex are laid along a slope more than 1 km wide, and are divided into
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Camping "Azov Beach" is located on the territory of the natural site "Dolzhanskaya Spit" in the Tuapse region. Car camping services are provided here, despite warning signs about the possibility of tornadoes and hurricane-force winds, which makes pitching tents impossible. Car campsites are located almost along the entire length of the coastline.
Near the entrance to the coastal town of Shepsi, located in the Tuapse region, on the Dzhubga-Sochi highway, at the entrance to the Smena sanatorium, there is a monument to the L-410 UVP aircraft - a multi-purpose twin-engine aircraft intended for local airlines. This plane is clearly visible from the road. The L-410 “Turbolet” was developed by th
Moonstone is an artifact in the Svir Gorge in Sochi, which is a throne-shaped stone block approximately 5 meters in size. Some researchers suggest that this stone was subjected to special processing in ancient times. This hypothesis makes it an object of historical significance and a state-recognized monument, which ensures its protection. Accordi
Of particular interest is a single trough-shaped dolmen, carved from a spherical block of sandstone, which is located on the left bank of the Svir River on the slope of the ridge not far from its second waterfall. This artifact is located on the territory of the Sochi National Park and is under the management of the Lazarevskoye forestry. It is imp
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
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
The Vise of Death, or radioactive ladle, is one of the most striking exhibits in Pripyat. This clamshell bucket, manufactured in Germany, was used to clear debris near the 4th power unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the accident. In some parts of it you can place black radiation mass. It attracts the attention of atomic researchers, b
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
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