Every person is obliged to love and honor the Motherland, because this is the place where he was once born and raised. The Russian people have an immense Motherland. Our country is huge and powerful. It has an interesting and long history, because Russia appeared in the distant 9th century. Since then, of course, a lot has changed. Now we have reached unprecedented heights in science, industry and agriculture. Russia is the largest developed country in the world, where many foreigners dream of visiting. This is no coincidence, because we really have something to see. There are many cultural and historical monuments and attractions in big cities, for example, Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery. Natural beauties are especially popular, for example, Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains.
Recently, a rather unusual direction of tourism has been developing, in which the villages of Russia are involved. They are famous for their color, atmosphere, generosity and sincerity of the locals. That is why the article will present a list of the most beautiful villages in Russia, find out where they are and what they are famous for.
Ulus Yarikta, which is located in the Republic of Buryatia
So, first of all, it must be said that "ulus" is translated from the Buryat language as "village". The settlement of Yarikta is the first in the list of the most beautiful villages in Russia. It is located in the Barguzinsky district, which is located in the Republic of Buryatia, just 10 km from the main rural settlement, the Ulus of Ulun.
Yarikta occupies a small area, but has an unusual architecture. Here, many buildings are made in oriental style in bright colors. By the way, the village is located at the very foot of the Barguzinsky Range.
What can you see here?
- Barguzinsky datsan. This is a Buddhist temple, which was built in 1991 in honor of the goddess Yanzhima. The datsan is located in an incredibly beautiful place, when you stand near its entrance, the beauty is simply breathtaking. After all, the wonders of nature and the creations of human hands have merged here.
- Miraculous appearance of the goddess Yanzhima. It was found in 2005, 1 km from the village. Yanzhima is the goddess of sciences, arts. She represents purity and innocence.
Ulus Khargan and the village of Big Kunaley
Let's imagine two more villages in Russia, which are located in the Republic of Buryatia.
Ulus Khargan is located in the Selenginsky district, 37 km from the center of the district, the city of Gusinoozersk. Near the village there is a railway and a highway that leads to Ulan-Ude. The village is very picturesque, there are also houses built in oriental style. What can you see here?
- Buddhist temple. It was opened in 2012. The temple has a nameDugan Aryabal.
- Slab graves, petroglyphs from the Middle Ages and the Bronze Age. They are located next to Abramovskoe Lake, on Mount Bolshoi Altan.
The village of Bolshoi Kunaley is located in the Tarbagatai region. It was founded a very long time ago, in the 1730s by Russian old-timers. In the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, 61 families of Old Believers arrived in this territory. At the beginning of the last century, 5,000 people lived here, there were about 30 water mills and 17 forges. Unfortunately, now the number has decreased by 5 times, now 1000 people live in this village. The village is famous for its brightly painted houses with carved decorations.
Verkola village in the Arkhangelsk region
So, the next in the list of the most beautiful villages in Russia is the village of Verkola, it is located in the Arkhangelsk region. It is believed that this is the most beautiful place in the whole Pinezhye. It skillfully combines the beauty of northern nature, the makings of Russian architecture and literary monuments. After all, the famous Russian writer Fyodor Abramov was born in Verkol.
In the village of Verkola there is a literary and memorial museum named after the writer. In addition, there is a branch of the Arkhangelsk Museum of Local Lore. By modern standards, the village is quite large, its length is about 4 km. The inhabitants of the village and its guests like to come to Mount Myza, because it offers a magnificent view of the surroundings, the monastery and the rivers. In the future, they plan to equip an observation deck and repair the bridge over the river.
The village of Vyatskoe in the Yaroslavl region
The next place in the list of beautiful villages and villages in Russia is the settlement of Vyatskoye. It is located in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region. By the way, in 2015 the village was given the title of "The Most Beautiful Village in Russia". What can you do here?
- Museum trips. If you are in the village of Vyatskoye, then be sure to go to one or more museums. By the way, there are 10 of them here.
- Photographing near an old building. There are many old and beautiful buildings in the village, next to which you can take atmospheric photos.
- Loving nature. There is an incredibly beautiful area around the village, there are many rivers and endless valleys.
By the way, the village has a restaurant, a cinema and concert hall, and several hotels.
Kinerma village in Karelia
So, we are moving smoothly on the list of the best villages in Russia. The village of Kinerma, located in the Pryazha national region, was included in the rating of the most beautiful villages in the country in 2016. How is Kinerma different from other villages? It's simple: there are only 17 houses, 10 of which are historical monuments. The buildings are arranged in a circle, in the center there is an old cemetery and a chapel, which is already 250 years old.
In the village there is a small souvenir shop, a mini-hotel where you can spend the night for 1000 rubles a day.
The village of Izborsk in the Pskov region
Have you ever wondered how many villages there are in Russia? Maybe yes. Well, here's your answer. ATIn 2018, there are 155,289 rural settlements on the territory of the Russian Federation, and one of them is the village of Izborsk.
This village is located near the shore of Lake Gorodishchenskoye, 30 km from Pskov. Residents of the surrounding area call this village "keeper of secrets". In addition, this is a favorite place for writers and artists, here they get inspired. Nicholas Roerich painted his paintings here, Andrei Tarkovsky filmed Andrei Rublev. By the way, one Pskov artist dedicated more than 200 paintings to Izborsk.
In the village you can look at the famous Truvorovo ancient settlement, in which there is an old cross. In addition, you can see a fortress built of stone, which is located on Zheravya Hill. By the way, it offers a wonderful view of the surroundings and the village itself.
Staraya Ladoga Village
Our list of the most beautiful villages in Russia completes the village of Staraya Ladoga, which has a huge history, because it appeared about a thousand years ago. Previously, it was a densely populated village, because the trade route "from the Varangians to the Greeks" passed through it. Unfortunately, now most of the houses have become uninhabited, but Staraya Ladoga still has not lost its color and beauty.
The village is located in the Leningrad region, on the left bank of the Volkhov River. Judging by the 2017 census, 1954 people live in the village of Staraya Ladoga. The main attraction of the village is the Staraya Ladoga Historical, Architectural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve.
