Directions 2024, November

You can often hear different information about any city. Each settlement is a special atmosphere and a set of individual features that are expressed in culture, architecture, history, and many other things. This article will talk about such a wonderful city as Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)

Saint Martin's Island is the smallest inhabited piece of land located in the Caribbean Sea. Paradise for tourists

Currently, the tourist destination "Moscow - Minsk" is considered one of the most popular. A huge number of Russians rush to the "fraternal" country to see the sights of the Belarusian capital, relax here or, on the contrary, hold business negotiations

Ufa is not so far from Yekaterinburg. Both cities are quite interesting. In Yekaterinburg there is less national color, but more museums and there is a metro. The trip along the route can be done by different methods - by plane, train, bus

Russian tourists mainly go to the Greek island of Crete for the sun and the sea. The fertile subtropical climate gives it to them in abundance. But there is one attraction that is simply a must-see when visiting Crete - the labyrinth of the Minotaur. An excursion to this mysterious place will immerse you in the world of ancient Greek myths

Millions of tourists visit Greek resorts every year, and very often the first city they go to is Heraklion. Crete is the most popular island for travelers

On the Black Sea coast, in the Republic of Abkhazia, just two kilometers from the Russian border, in the city of Gagra (Tsandrypsh village) there is a rest house "Psou". It has its own well-kept park area with beautiful palm alleys and magnificent fountains. There are many types of green spaces, among which there are quite rare specimens. The main building of the boarding house "Psou" (Abkhazia) is an eight-story building located just 30 meters from the beach

Perhaps no city in the world is of such interest to tourists as Baku (Azerbaijan). This is the sun and the sea, the most beautiful monuments of antiquity and ultra-modern architecture. Many parks give the opportunity for a family holiday, which will be interesting for both children and adults

Kursk region covers an area of 29.997 sq. km and has a population of 1.120.000 people. Of these, more than 67% are residents of its administrative center, as well as Zheleznogorsk, Kurchatov, Lgov, Shchigrov, Rylsk and Oboyan. All these cities of the Kursk region have an interesting history; you can see many tourist attractions on their territory

"Lalya-Tulpan" (Bashkortostan) is the largest mosque and one of the symbols of the republic. It strikes all guests of Ufa not only with its size, but also with its unusual shape and original interior decoration, which is extremely rare for buildings of this type

The Khatsun memorial complex is a special place for every Russian. The bell hanging under the vaults of the arch reminds us all of those millions of innocently killed and tortured adults and children who found their death at the hands of the Nazi invaders

Victory Park (Samara) is today one of the green islands in the stone jungle of the modern metropolis. However, local residents appreciate it not only for the opportunity to relax in a quiet evening, but also as a monument to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the freedom of the Fatherland

Timiryazevsky Park is one of the few preserved corners of old Moscow. Located in the Petrovsko-Razumovskoye complex nature reserve, it not only serves as a wonderful vacation spot for thousands of Muscovites and guests of the capital, but is also an object of observation and research for students of the famous Agricultural Academy located on its territory

The Museum of the Birth of a Fairy Tale is ready to offer its guests an interesting excursion program designed for both children and adults, as well as a variety of interactive activities in which spectators can easily turn into participants

Ladoga Bridge is an example of the rational use of both local conditions and the most appropriate building technologies. Built in the second half of the 70s of the last century, it became the embodiment of the then dominant socialist minimalism and the economical distribution of resources

The Volkhov River, Veliky Novgorod, Lake Ilmen… These geographical names, familiar to almost all Russians from school, are closely connected with the birth of Russian statehood, with the calling of King Rurik and the beginning of Kievan Rus. However, these places are remarkable not only in historical, but also in aesthetic terms: it is here that the beauty of Russian nature and the mystery of the Russian soul are best felt

Quiet, calm, friendly and a bit mysterious Specific Park. St. Petersburg once abounded with such places, which, alas, are becoming less and less every year. These green areas not only give residents the opportunity to be alone with themselves, but also allow all visitors to feel the charm of the good old St. Petersburg

With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Iron Curtain, our compatriots have the opportunity to relax anywhere in the world, travel to the most exotic and fashionable places. If at first Russian tourists preferred mainly neighboring countries (primarily Turkey), then they became interested in more “advanced” resorts. Such as the Neapolitan Riviera

Dambulla is a temple on the island of Sri Lanka. Created over two thousand years ago, it is famous for its numerous Buddha statues. This largest cave temple in South Asia is still a place of pilgrimage

Istra - the river, which is considered one of the most picturesque in the suburbs. It flows through three districts: Krasnogorsk, Solnechnogorsk and Istra, then flows into the Moskva River and is its left tributary

Despite the small cozy streets lined with greenery, reminiscent of a more provincial town, the capital of Moldova is considered a major transport hub. During World War II, many of its ancient buildings were destroyed, but many rich and ancient cathedrals and buildings still survived. And today a lot of tourists come here to admire the greatness of the local architecture

Penza is a small but incredibly cozy town that combines provincial tranquility and a large number of cultural sites. The city is considered one of the greenest in the country. Tourists are fascinated by the beauty of the old streets and the sights of Penza are impressive

The city of Alexandrov is part of the famous Golden Ring of Russia. Excursions of schoolchildren or adults who want to diversify the weekend and learn more about their native land often come here. Do you want to know what surprises the former Aleksandrovskaya Sloboda has prepared?

The Tsaritsyno Orangery is a unique place on the outskirts of Moscow. The greenhouse has gathered within its walls an extensive collection of rare exotic plants from different parts of the world. Today, the restored and updated museum-reserve daily receives a huge number of Muscovites and guests of the capital

"City of a hundred bell towers" - this is how Victor Hugo romantically called the city of Rouen (France) in his immortal works. It will take a lot of time to fully explore this settlement, where history haunts travelers literally at every turn. Therefore, it is worth starting your acquaintance with Rouen with a tour of the most outstanding sights

Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin is a unique architectural historical monument. The main period of formation of the magnificent ensemble is the 15th-16th centuries

Even in the harsh climate corners of the vast Earth, there are amazing natural features. One of such sections of Western Siberia, in particular the Gydan Peninsula, will be discussed in this article

The unique maritime climate, picturesque landscapes characterize such a natural area as the Valdai Upland. "Lakeland" - a favorite vacation spot for travelers

The text tells about the new Kirovsky Bridge in Samara: the technical characteristics of the cable-stayed overpass, the history of construction

Sights of Orsha allow us to look into the distant past, to touch such a difficult history of this glorious Belarusian city, to understand how our ancestors lived a hundred, two hundred, even five hundred years ago. This article tells what the city of Orsha is famous for, what historical, architectural and artistic monuments exist there

Gomel region is an administrative unit in the southeast of the Republic of Belarus. It was formed in 1938

Europa-Park is an entertainment center that can only be compared in popularity with Disneyland. It has both land and water attractions, as well as fabulous areas for the youngest guests: "Chocolate Land" and "Kingdom of Dinosaurs". The park has created conditions not only for recreation, but also for comfortable conferences and other events

One of the largest artificial reservoirs in the Moscow region. Klyazma reservoir - a great place for recreation and fishing

Novospassky bridge in historical terms is the oldest of Moscow's bridges. Only Borodinsky can be equal in age with him. At the moment, it is difficult to attribute the Novospassky Bridge to the sights of the capital. For tourists and photographers, it can be attractive because it can capture beautiful views of the city, which will be inaccessible from other points

Pestovskoye reservoir is one of the artificial reservoirs in the Moscow canal system. This hydraulic structure was conceived and completed in the thirties of the last century as one of the elements of the general system that provides Moscow with water resources and maintains the water level in the Moscow River at an acceptable level for navigation. But in addition, the Pestovskoye reservoir has become one of the favorite vacation spots for several generations of Muscovites

The waters of the majestic Moskva River slowly flow along the walls of the Kremlin. Its coasts are clad in gray granite slabs. Along the left bank of the Moskva River, the picturesque Kremlin Embankment is laid, and colossal bridges with wonderful architectural forms hang over its quietly splashing waters

In the vastness of our vast country there are many reserves and protected areas. In our article we will talk about one of these places. Dzherginsky reserve is one of the natural protected areas of Buryatia. It is located on the territory of the Kurumkansky district in the northeast of the Baikal region

The city of Quebec is the capital of the province of the same name in Canada. Once these lands were called New France, and to this day they are the French-speaking part of the country. Those who wish to move here permanently should learn not only English, but also French

In ancient cities, it is very easy to determine where the center is. There are preserved buildings of past centuries, narrow, cobbled streets. A little further away, high-rise buildings, new housing estates and industrial zones rise. But this is not the capital of Bashkortostan Ufa. "Where is the city center?" - asks the astonished tourist, going out to the station square

This article is dedicated to one of the parks of St. Petersburg, which has its own interesting history, and in our time it serves as a cultural recreation in nature for local residents and all citizens