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Basmanny cul-de-sac in Moscow: location and history

Basmanny cul-de-sac in Moscow: location and history

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What streets are adjacent to Basmanny dead end and what was the name before. What buildings are located on the street, where did the name Basmanny dead end come from?

New Orleans: history, carnival and the most interesting sights of the city

New Orleans: history, carnival and the most interesting sights of the city

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History of New Orleans, French and Spanish colonizers. Landmarks of New Orleans. Fires, hurricanes and floods. Musical New Orleans. Local restaurants and cafes. Tips for tourists. If you are interested to know all this - read the article

"Golden Babylon" on Mira Avenue: how to get to the shopping center

"Golden Babylon" on Mira Avenue: how to get to the shopping center

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Golden Babylon Rostokino is a popular shopping and entertainment center in the north-east of Moscow. Numerous shops and boutiques, cafes and restaurants, the O’Key hypermarket and a farm products fair, the Luxor multiplex cinema and the FunCity game club with bowling and air hockey are located on a retail area of more than 240,000 m2

Microdistrict "Vostochnoe Butovo": complexes "Morton", "PIK"

Microdistrict "Vostochnoe Butovo": complexes "Morton", "PIK"

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The construction of a new large microdistrict "Vostochnoe Butovo" in the Moscow region is planned to be completed at the end of 2016. The construction project of Morton, PIK and other companies contains plans to create a developed infrastructure. The unique concept of the district was conceived together with the leader of the German architectural market. What are the advantages and disadvantages of md. "Eastern Butovo"?

Verkhnemakarovskoye reservoir: description of the reservoir

Verkhnemakarovskoye reservoir: description of the reservoir

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Verkhnemakarovskoye reservoir is located not far from Yekaterinburg. Administratively, this territory belongs to the Sverdlovsk region. The reservoir was built on the Chusovaya River. It was used for household needs of the city of Yekaterinburg. On its banks is the village of Verkhnemakarovo. That is what gave the name to the reservoir. They started filling it out in the 70s

Description of the Argazinsky reservoir: recreation and fishing

Description of the Argazinsky reservoir: recreation and fishing

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Argazinskoye reservoir is located in the Chelyabinsk region on the largest tributary of the Iset River - Miass. Drive along the highway for about 90 kilometers west of the city. Once on the site of the reservoir there was Lake Argazi. It was flooded in the process of creating a reservoir during the construction of the Argazinskaya hydroelectric power station in 1946

Galichskoye Lake (Galichsky district, Kostroma region): description, recreation, fishing

Galichskoye Lake (Galichsky district, Kostroma region): description, recreation, fishing

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Kostroma region is one of the most beautiful in our country. More than 2 thousand monuments of architecture, history and religion await you here. Miraculous springs and holy cloisters, all this attracts thousands of tourists every year. Even if we consider Kostroma as part of the cities of the Golden Ring, it occupies a leading position. A beautiful, ancient city, the cradle of Russian history and traditions. But today we will talk about outdoor recreation, namely, about Lake Galich

Castles of Great Britain: list, description, history

Castles of Great Britain: list, description, history

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Great Britain was founded in 1801 and consists of four countries. Each of the four countries that make up the United States owns a certain territory

Excursions in Cyprus: routes, descriptions, reviews. What to see in Cyprus

Excursions in Cyprus: routes, descriptions, reviews. What to see in Cyprus

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Cyprus is one of the most popular holiday destinations. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world come here to get acquainted with the beautiful sights, swim in the sea and enjoy the indescribable atmosphere of a seaside resort

Majorca: reviews of tourists about attractions

Majorca: reviews of tourists about attractions

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Majorca is one of the brightest and most impressive islands belonging to Spain. As you know, the architecture of the city of Palma has always been highly appreciated by tourists. This is especially true of the middle of the twentieth century, since in those years Mallorca experienced the largest tourist flow

Sights of The Hague: history, photos and reviews

Sights of The Hague: history, photos and reviews

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The Hague is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands. Every year, millions of tourists prefer to visit this wonderful place. There are a lot of attractions here and we will tell you about the most popular in this article. To begin with, it is worth giving a short description of the city itself

Districts of London: history, names and description

Districts of London: history, names and description

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London is one of the most popular cities in Europe as well as the world. Millions of tourists from all over the world come here to see the most famous sights of the city, as well as walk around the districts of London

Sights of the Altai Mountains: a photo with a description of where to go?

Sights of the Altai Mountains: a photo with a description of where to go?

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Gorny Altai is one of the farthest corners of Russia. Tourists from all over the world come here every year to see the most picturesque places, feel the special atmosphere, enjoy the beautiful natural views, and also look at the man-made sights of the Altai Mountains

Sights of Great Britain: a list of the most famous, names, description. UK business card

Sights of Great Britain: a list of the most famous, names, description. UK business card

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This territory includes four countries: England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. The most visited of them is England. Many, unfortunately, very often confuse the UK with England, thinking that they are one and the same. It's not like that

Island of Sicily: sights and photos

Island of Sicily: sights and photos

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The island of Sicily is one of the most unusual resorts in all of Europe. Millions of tourists from Russia, as well as other countries, visit this wonderful place every year. In this article we will tell you about the island itself, as well as about the sights located on it. There are a lot of them and you will learn about the most significant ones here

Turkey. Side - amazing beaches and amazing landscapes

Turkey. Side - amazing beaches and amazing landscapes

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The resort town of Side is located on the southern coast of Turkey. It is famous for its unsurpassed natural landscapes, sandy beaches, azure bays and unique monuments of ancient culture

Boarding house "Gelendzhik Bay". Gelendzhik, rest: prices

Boarding house "Gelendzhik Bay". Gelendzhik, rest: prices

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Gelendzhik is located in the center of the Black Sea coast. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Krasnodar Territory. The distance from the capital to Gelendzhik is about 1500 kilometers

Trip to Norway: distance, the best way to get there, necessary documents, tips for tourists

Trip to Norway: distance, the best way to get there, necessary documents, tips for tourists

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Before you go on a trip, you need to find out everything about the country. Norway is a beautiful country, but it also has its drawbacks. And every traveler should study the information about them so that the trip does not turn into a disappointment

Tours and excursions in Mexico

Tours and excursions in Mexico

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Tours to Mexico surprise with rich excursion programs. As part of the sightseeing trips, travelers are introduced to the settlements concentrated on the coast. Tourists are shown the ruins of Indian settlements

Yucatan Peninsula - the mysterious abode of ancient civilizations

Yucatan Peninsula - the mysterious abode of ancient civilizations

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The Yucatan Peninsula is a huge porous sponge, the stone body of which is crossed by thousands of caves. A long time ago, these catacombs were dry, but after the fall of a meteorite 65 million years ago, the surface sank and was flooded with rain and sea water

Tour trips to China: vouchers, excursion program, reviews

Tour trips to China: vouchers, excursion program, reviews

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You can't argue with statistics. And they show that every year the number of Russian citizens who go on tours to China exceeds 3,000,000 people. For residents of Siberia and the Far East, this country is almost the only budget direction. It is full of attractions that many travelers would like to see. But tourist trips to China are often highly specialized. Below we will look at what Russian travel agencies offer us

Budapest, the capital of Hungary: photos and interesting facts

Budapest, the capital of Hungary: photos and interesting facts

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The middle course of the blue Danube, full-flowing and calm, on both banks of which the capital of Hungary is spread, fills it with special poetry. Wonderful views open from the magnificent embankments: on the Buda Hills, on which two ancient districts, Buda and Obuda, are located and almost merge, and on the plain with modern Pest

Alley of the Brave in Kaliningrad: history, sights

Alley of the Brave in Kaliningrad: history, sights

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The Alley of the Brave in Kaliningrad starts from Dzerzhinsky Street, not far from the Friedland Gates, passes through residential areas, takes off above the railway and ends at the intersection with Bolshaya Okruzhnaya Street near the temple of St. Spiridon Trimifuntsky. On this unremarkable street of the city there are several objects that I would like to talk about

Defense Square in Yekaterinburg: history, description, sights

Defense Square in Yekaterinburg: history, description, sights

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Defense Square in Yekaterinburg, which appeared in the second half of the 19th century, changed its name and appearance more than once. Located in the center of a modern city, it is a small, cozy space surrounded by sprawling, old trees. Relatively quiet place for a relaxing holiday

Repin Park on Bolotnaya Square

Repin Park on Bolotnaya Square

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Bolotnaya Square, located in the very center of Moscow, is a famous historical place. Being not far from the Kremlin, it was actively used in the political events of the country. However, this territory has been famous since ancient times for its gardens and abundance of greenery. Repin Park, which Muscovites also call Bolotny Square, today is very attractive for residents and visitors of the city, especially in summer

Walking around Moscow: Tverskaya Square

Walking around Moscow: Tverskaya Square

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Capital cities differ from others by the presence of two branches of government in them: federal and city. Every resident and guest of Moscow knows that the president and his team work in the Kremlin, on Red Square. For more than one century, the city government has been located on Tverskaya Square, which has repeatedly changed its appearance and name over the past time, but has always remained the central square of Moscow

Teatralnaya Square Saratov: history, description, sights

Teatralnaya Square Saratov: history, description, sights

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The theater square in Saratov has existed since 1812, it received the official name "Khlebnaya" when a new master plan for development was approved after a big fire. One of the three retail areas, it quickly acquired two-story buildings. On the first floors there were shops and shops, on the second - the offices of merchants. Khlebnaya Square differs from its contemporaries in that it has experienced not only a multiple change in appearance, but also a large number of renames

Streets and squares of Krasnodar: description, photo

Streets and squares of Krasnodar: description, photo

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One of the largest cities in southern Russia is Krasnodar. The administrative, historical, cultural center of the Kuban has been dynamically developing in recent years, being rebuilt and improved. The streets and squares of Krasnodar are diverse. It combines historical buildings and modern skyscrapers; on the squares that appeared many centuries ago, modern architectural structures are being built. It only decorates the city and makes it unique

Moskovskaya embankment in Cheboksary. Reconstruction

Moskovskaya embankment in Cheboksary. Reconstruction

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Moskovskaya embankment in Cheboksary, which until recently looked boring and unkempt, after three stages of reconstruction within the framework of the federal targeted program for the development of tourism, has changed and has become one of the favorite vacation spots for citizens and guests of Chuvashia. But this is not the end. In accordance with the plans of the city administration, the improvement work will continue

Semenovskaya Square in Moscow: history, photos

Semenovskaya Square in Moscow: history, photos

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Semenovskaya Square, located in the Eastern District of Moscow, has been known since the 18th century. Here Peter I created his first army, the Semyonov Amusing Regiment, which later, together with the Preobrazhensky Regiment, became the basis and center of the Russian regular army. The location of the amusing troops on the outskirts of Moscow began to be called the Semenovskaya Soldier's Sloboda

Square of Glory in Tver: sights, destination, photo

Square of Glory in Tver: sights, destination, photo

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Tver's Glory Square is located in the central part of the city, not far from Sovetskaya Street. The place has been of considerable importance for the city since pre-revolutionary times. At first, there was a large trade in hay, and therefore the area was called Sennaya for a long time. In the Soviet years, mass renaming of urban objects was carried out. A street appeared in Tver, a native of the Tver province, Russian writer M.E. S altykov-Shchedrin, which crossed the territory of Sennaya. The name of the satirist writer was given to the square

Rest in Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vody

Rest in Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vody

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Mineralnye Vody and Makhachkala are one of the best resort towns in the Caucasus. Here you can not only take a walk, enjoy the sights and buy a bunch of souvenirs, but also significantly improve your he alth in local he alth resorts

Rest in Karelia on the Great Guba

Rest in Karelia on the Great Guba

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You can relax beautifully not only in foreign resorts, and the Great Guba of the Republic of Karelia is an excellent proof of this. Rest in Karelia will be appreciated by those who prefer silence and virgin nature to sultry and noisy cities, and fishing or a leisurely walk to discos or active shopping. But do not think that relaxing in Karelia is boring, because this is a place where both avid fishermen and hunters, athletes or just ordinary people feel equally good

Travel around the cities of Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, Afrosiab, Bukhara

Travel around the cities of Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, Afrosiab, Bukhara

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It is no longer fashionable to visit European resorts, and more and more people are drawn to rest at home or in the CIS countries. One of the most popular holiday destinations at any time of the year is the Republic of Uzbekistan. This hospitable country will pleasantly surprise even the most fastidious tourist

How to overcome the distance from Vienna to Salzburg

How to overcome the distance from Vienna to Salzburg

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Currently, many choose to travel to Austria - one of the most beautiful and cleanest countries in Europe. This state is very rich in sights, there is an unsurpassed cuisine and an interesting culture. There is something to see in Austria, because it is not for nothing that the most fastidious tourists choose a tour to this country. However, in Austria you can have a great rest on your own, without purchasing a tour

How to get from Tallinn to Riga quickly and comfortably

How to get from Tallinn to Riga quickly and comfortably

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Recreation in the B altic countries is no less popular among the inhabitants of Russia than in other European countries. After all, they are connected with Russia not only by a common history, but also by good neighborly relations. Rest in the B altic countries can be afforded by any of our compatriots, which makes these destinations accessible and in demand for citizens

How to overcome the distance Warsaw - Prague

How to overcome the distance Warsaw - Prague

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Traveling around Europe is a very exciting experience, especially if you plan to visit at least 2-3 states at a time. But so that traveling around Europe does not take a lot of time to move between countries, you need to carefully plan your route before the trip. In this article, you will learn how to quickly and economically cover the distance between Warsaw and Prague by plane, train or car

Children's camp in Odessa "Victoria"

Children's camp in Odessa "Victoria"

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Vacation is always a joyful event for children. But often the onset of the holidays does not coincide with the vacation of the parents, and then the only right decision is to send the child to rest on their own, for example, to a children's camp. However, the choice of camp must be approached with all responsibility in order to avoid possible negative consequences

Do you know that Uchkuduk is a city?

Do you know that Uchkuduk is a city?

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Everyone knows the song "Uchkuduk" by the famous Uzbek group "Yalla", but not everyone knows that this song of the same name is dedicated to the city of Uchkuduk. Many do not even realize that Uchkuduk is not only a city, but also an important strategic object of the USSR, as well as a great place to travel. In this amazing city of Uzbekistan, you can not only relax and admire the local beauties, but also get acquainted with the local cuisine, which is simply amazing in its sophistication

Overview of flea markets in Krasnodar

Overview of flea markets in Krasnodar

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Flea markets are a real find for lovers of rare antiques or just cute little things from the Soviet era. Here you can always find and purchase any item you need for a symbolic sum. Although sometimes there are more expensive copies. In every city there is at least 1 such flea market, and in Krasnodar there are as many as 4 flea markets