Russia can offer a huge range of travel and entertainment. These are charming snow-capped peaks, picturesque rivers and seas, many historical and cultural attractions. A trip to almost anywhere in the world's largest country is a mass of unforgettable impressions and a memory for a lifetime.
Let's be realistic, it is impossible to cover all the sights of our country within the framework of this article. However, we tried to choose for you the most beautiful place in Russia. Rather, the article deals with the most famous and visited sights of the country.
Moscow Kremlin
Not to mention this place is impossible for many reasons. The Kremlin is a masterpiece of national Russian culture, a cultural, historical, spiritual and political center not only of the capital, but of the entireRussian Federation. Now here is the presidential residence. The Kremlin is a large-scale museum complex, which consists of several museum-cathedrals: the Arkhangelsk, Assumption, Patriarchal, Annunciation chambers of the 17th century. Tourists are also attracted by the Armory, where an exhibition of the diamond fund, royal treasures of the last century, and jewelry is presented. The chamber contains the famous 190-carat diamond of Catherine II. And if we take it purely from the position of popularity, then the Moscow Kremlin for the lion's share of Russians and travelers is the most beautiful place in Russia.
In addition, other equally entertaining sights are worth visiting in Moscow: Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Triumphal Arch, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Arbat, Sparrow Hills, Gostiny Dvor, etc.
Hermitage (St. Petersburg)
It was founded by Catherine the Great in 1764. This museum is rightfully considered the center of art and culture in Russia. There are more than three million different exhibits here. The complex consists of 6 historical buildings, including the Winter Palace.
In the city on the Neva, tourists also usually visit the Mariinsky Theatre, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Russian Museum, etc.
Elbrus
We continue to explore the most beautiful places in Russia. The nature of our country is a separate conversation. Elbrus is one of the highest points on the planet and a popular place for climbers. It is located in the north of the Caucasus Range (south of Russia) and looks like a two-peak cone that wasformed by a volcano. The height of the western peak is 5642 meters, and the eastern peak is 5621 meters.
Valley of Geysers
On the Kamchatka Peninsula there is a unique Valley of Geysers. This place is considered the second largest field of geysers on the planet. The valley was discovered in 1941 by the scientist Tatyana Ustinova. Since that time, Kamchatka geysers have become a very popular tourist attraction. The Valley of Geysers is also of great interest to geologists.
Baikal
In Eastern Siberia is the oldest and deepest lake in the world - Baikal. The reservoir contains more than 20% of the fresh water reserves on Earth. This lake is approximately 25 million years old. There are several he alth resorts on Baikal. Many tourists who have been here claim that this lake is the most beautiful place in Russia.
Kazan
If we talk about the most visited cities of our country, then first of all it is impossible not to mention Kazan. Russian and Tatar styles are closely intertwined here. Muslim mosques and Orthodox churches harmoniously coexist in the capital of Tatarstan. In addition, the city is the largest educational, cultural and sports center. During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Kazan built its own Kremlin.
Yekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg, which is called the "heart" of Eurasia, is of great interest to tourists. Even despite the large-scale destruction during the Soviet era, a lot of interesting objects have been preserved here:monasteries, bridges, estates, churches. Yekaterinburg also has many amazing modern buildings.
Nizhny Novgorod
It is impossible not to include Nizhny Novgorod in the list of "Beautiful Cities of Russia". The metropolis stretches along both banks of the picturesque Oka. The main "bait" for tourists in Nizhny Novgorod is historical monuments, of which there are about 600 in the city.
Kaliningrad
A large flow of travelers is observed in Kaliningrad, and many of them are sure that this resort town is the most beautiful place in Russia. The city was built in 1255 by the Germans. It became part of Russia after the Second World War. The architecture of the settlement is a symbiosis of European and Russian styles. To get to know Kaliningrad better, take a look at the Koenigsberg Cathedral, the Wrangel Tower, as well as Queen Louise's Church. In the central part there is a symbol of the city - the House of Soviets, as well as a number of museums, a theater, various monuments and an art gallery. Among other things, Kaliningrad is also the most popular resort on the shores of the gentle B altic Sea.
Here they are - the beautiful cities of Russia (photos are presented in the article). However, this list can be further supplemented by such megacities as Novosibirsk, Sochi, Rostov-on-Don, Arkhangelsk, etc.
Kizhi Museum Reserve
This unique place is located in Karelia (on the border with Finland) right under the open sky. The reserve is considered a unique cultural, historical and natural complex of Russia. The ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost is protected by UNESCO. Within the territory ofYou can also see dozens of charming wooden houses, chapels, mills and barns in Kizhi.
St. Sophia Cathedral
The beauty of Russia is also numerous temples and cathedrals. St. Sophia Cathedral in Veliky Novgorod deserves special attention. This Orthodox church is considered the oldest in the country. Many ancient religious artifacts have been preserved here, the most famous of which is the icon of the Mother of God of the Sign. According to one of the legends, this icon saved the city from an attack in 1169. Hagia Sophia is also famous for its ornate 12th-century carved gates.
Mysterious places in Russia
Some travelers are attracted by picturesque nature, others by ancient architecture, but there is such a category of extreme people who give something mysterious and mystical in order to just feel the adrenaline rush. Well, in Russia there are hundreds of mysterious places, anomalous zones or just areas where strange and inexplicable phenomena occur.
One of the most terrible places is the Dyatlov Pass. In February 1959, a terrible tragedy happened to a group of tourists led by Igor Dyatlov. 10 people in this region were found dead, and the reasons for their deaths have not been fully clarified. There were many versions put forward at that time - from paranormal to criminal, however, none of them was confirmed.
Daredevils are also attracted by the Devil's Settlement (Sverdlovsk region), where two uniqueobject. There are granite formations in the valley of the Iset River, the origin of which has not been fully elucidated. Some scientists believe that these formations were created by nature, while others believe that the object was built by representatives of an unknown civilization. Not far from here there is also a hill called the Devil's Settlement (the village of Krivoe Ozero). It is believed that shamans used to perform various rituals here. Everyone who has visited these places claims that the Devil's settlement has a magical effect on people.
Death Valley and the Russian Bermuda Triangle
One Death Valley is located in the Republic of Yakutia near the banks of the Vilyui River. According to rumors, Yakut sorcerers performed bloody rituals in these places. The region is home to strange, cauldron-shaped metal objects that the locals claim have supernatural properties.
There is another Death Valley in Kamchatka. Moreover, this place fully justifies its name: animals, and sometimes lost tourists, constantly die near the slope of the Kikhpinych volcano.
Our country also has its own version of the Bermuda Triangle. The Moleb anomalous zone has long been of interest to ufologists. In the late 1980s, a report appeared in a local newspaper that unidentified objects were constantly seen at the junction of the Perm Territory and the Sverdlovsk Region. And even though scientists have not detected any abnormalities in this zone, ufologists from all over the world still come to this region to observe supernatural phenomena.
Russia is a sea of attractions
Our country is indeed very diverse, choosing the most beautiful place in Russia is simply an impossible task. In addition, everyone has different tastes: someone likes the warm resorts of the Black Sea, others - the harsh and impregnable northern lands, and still others - historical sights or shrines. We can only advise one thing: the main thing is not to sit at home on the couch, travel, discover new horizons for yourself. All the best places in Russia are looking forward to you at any time of the year!
