Lake Elton is an amazing natural formation in the north of the Caspian lowland and is the largest mineral lake in Europe by area. The name of the lake probably comes from the Mongolian (Kalmyk) “Altyn-Nor” - golden bottom, which was proposed by the naturalist P. S. Pallas in 1773. There is also a version about the origin of the name in honor of the
Interesting places: Volgograd Region
The Witch's Fang is a unique natural formation, a remnant of rock that attracts attention with its unusual shape and mystical name. It is located in the Kalachevsky district of the Volgograd region, just 110 kilometers from Volgograd, on the banks of the Don River. However, to get to the Witch's Fang, you must take into account that it is not visi
Воинский мемориал. Смотровая площадка на реку Дон
Арка шлюза №13 Волго-Донской канала, соединяющего реки Волгу и Дон в месте их максимального сближения на волгодонском перешейке и одновременно обеспечивающего связь Каспийского моря с Мировым океаном. Звено единой глубоководной транспортной системы европейской части России. Построен в начале 1950-х годов, одна из Великих строек коммунизма.
Природный парк Донской. Со смотровой площадки открывается вид на реку Дон и белые меловые горы. Имеется беседка со столиком. Заезжать лучше через пос. Хмелевской.
On the outskirts of the village of Peschanka, the site of heavy battles of 1942–1943, stands an unusual structure - a monument to all the victims of the Battle of Stalingrad. This is a strange structure in appearance; at first glance it is difficult to identify it as a monument. However, as you approach, you can see signs of a memorial: a tombstone
At the entrance to the village of Peschanka, Sovetsky district, there is a mass grave in which the defenders of Stalingrad rest. The exact number of people buried here is still unknown, but of the total, only 120 people have been identified. On the northern outskirts of the village there is also another mass grave, where in 1983 a monument was erec
In the village of Gorkovsky, popularly known as Maksimka, there is a spring known as the spring of Grandfather Taran, which has healing properties. This source is the beginning of the Tsarina River, which flows through Volgograd. Previously, this land belonged to a wealthy merchant named Taranov Nikolai Osipovich, who received the nickname grandfat
Khoroshev Kurgan, also known as Khoroshev Kurgan, is located near the village of Golubinskaya in the Kalachevsky district of the Volgograd region, approximately 106 kilometers from Volgograd. This mound witnessed the heroic events of World War II. In July 1942, when Wehrmacht troops were advancing towards Stalingrad, the approaches to the city wer
The Golubinsky sand massif is a unique territory that deserves special attention to preserve the rich diversity of flora and fauna. Located on the left bank of the Don River, it represents a significant area of natural landscape, which was recognized as a complex natural monument and a specially protected natural area of regional importance. This
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
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
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