The Kola experimental reference ultra-deep well (SG-3) is a unique object of scientific research, located 15 km east of the village of Nikel and 12 km west of the city of Zapolyarny in the Murmansk region. This hole, first drilled in the 1970s, became the deepest mine in the world. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1997 as the deepest huma
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Ириклинская ГЭС - это гидроэлектростанция, расположенная на реке Урал в Оренбургской области, недалеко от посёлка Ириклинский. Эта станция является крупнейшей гидроэлектростанцией на Урале и принадлежит ПАО «Интер РАО». Ириклинская ГЭС входит в комплекс со строящейся Ириклинской ГРЭС. По своей конструкции Ириклинская ГЭС представляет собой среднен
At the top of the mysterious Mount Yamantau there are the ruins of a geological station, which are a kind of evidence of the activities of geologists and the military in this place. Despite its importance, the station has now become a caravan of machinery and equipment left here after the completion of work. Debris from the drilling rig, pieces of
Mount Yamantau, whose name comes from the Bashkir "Yaman tau" - "bad (evil) mountain", is the highest point of the Southern Urals. It is located in the Beloretsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan and is part of the South Ural Nature Reserve. The mountain has a height of 1640.4 meters above sea level and is surrounded by no less interestin
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
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
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