Russia is a huge country with unique natural, historical sights. Many people try and seek to travel abroad, ignoring their native lands. Maybe this is because they do not know how many amazing, wonderful places can be visited in our country. has selected the best places for rest in Russia in the rating.
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Adygea
Adygeya , Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachaevo-Cherkessia - these countries, being part of Russia, are an ideal place for people who love active leisure. Most of the territory of the countries is occupied by mountain ranges. It is not surprising that this region is the center of Russian mountaineering. Mount Elbrus attracts thousands of people wishing to conquer its peaks. And Cheget mountain is considered to be one of the most difficult sites for climbers. Countries are famous for a large number of caves and mountain lakes. The most popular places are the Blue Lakes, the Tsarskaya Korona Waterfall, Tambukan Lake, Honey Waterfalls, the Devil's Gates Pass, the Guam Gorge and many, many others.
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Altai
Altai is not only the most beautiful place in Russia, but also the whole world. It is the edge of endless mountain ranges, lakes, glaciers, mountain rivers and caves. All conditions for ski, water and speleotourism are created. Among the sights of Altai, the most famous and visited by tourists such as: Belukha Mountain - the highest peak of Siberia and Altai, Denisova Cave, Golden Mountains of Altai - a UNESCO heritage site, including two reserves( Altai and Katun) and the Ukok plateau, the Sailyugem Nationalpark, Teletskoye Lake, which belongs to the 15 deepest lakes of the planet. The town of Belokurikha has been recognized as the best resort in Russia for several years.
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Karelia
Karelia is a place with an amazing, pristine nature. There are more than 60 thousand lakes on the territory of the republic. The most famous are Onega and Ladoga lakes. Popular places for visiting tourists are the islands of Valaam and Kizhi. Walking tours are organized on Valaam, where you can see the magnificent nature, learn about the life of a small population of the island and Valaam monastery. Kizhi is a whole complex of architectural buildings, which is under the protection of UNESCO.On the territory of the republic is located the famous reserve Kivach. Among the tourists are very popular cruises on motor ships that depart from St. Petersburg to Karelia.
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Kamchatka
Kamchatka is a place for extreme and active rest. Many travelers seek to get into this harsh edge of volcanoes. Of the more than 300 volcanoes, 36 are active. The most famous among them and the highest active volcano on the mainland is, of course, the famous Klyuchevskaya hill. Kamchatka volcanoes are included in the UNESCO world heritage. Kamchatka is also a country of geysers. On the square of 3 sq. Km is one of the most spectacular places of Russia - a geyser field of 200 thermal springs. Only in Kamchatka there are unique acid lakes in the craters of volcanoes. Completely untouched and wild nature can be seen on the Commander Islands, located near Kamchatka. By the way, these four islands are the only thing left in Russia after the sale of Alaska.
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Kaliningrad Region
Kaliningrad Region .Kaliningrad is an amazing city due to the mixture of Russian and European culture. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. Temples, museums, monuments - they simply abound in the city. The most famous place is the Curonian Spit - the national park. It is a sandy shore, with a length of 98 km. Part belongs to Russia, part to Lithuania. Sandy spit on the shore of the Baltic Sea is a favorite place of rest for German and Lithuanian tourists. The unique place of the spit is the dancing forest. The trees here grow in the most bizarre way. The trunks begin to meander right at the base. So far, the solution to this phenomenon has not been found.
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Baikal
Baikal ( Irkutsk region).The deepest lake on our planet attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world as a magnet. The most popular place is the island of Olkhon - this is the only inhabited island on the lake. All visitors to Baikal are striving to get to the thermal springs of Talai, famous for their medicinal properties. The small sea is a part of Baikal, separated by Olkhon is one of the most popular places. The Ukkovsky waterfall impresses even experienced tourists with its appearance. From a height of 50 meters, a powerful stream of water falls into the bottomless gorge. In addition, Baikal has a huge number of picturesque bays and caves.
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Crimea
Crimea .The climate of Crimea is considered by many to be ideal for recreation. After the accession of the peninsula to Russia, the flow of tourists increased at times. Beach vacation attracts tourists from May to October, but in the remaining months there is something to see. Everyone knows such resorts as Balaklava, Yevpatoria, Yalta. Divers and surfers seek to get to Cape Tarkanhut, and skiers and snowboarders on the famous mountain Ai-Petri, which is a symbol of the peninsula. Required for visiting such architectural monuments as Swallow's Nest, Massandra Palace, Bakhchsarai Palace, the Museum-Reserve "Chersonese."The peninsula will not leave anyone indifferent.
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Republic of Komi
Republic of Komi .Not everyone will venture on a trip to this harsh land. This holiday is not for everyone. In Komi people go with a craving for the unknown, eager to test their strength and filled with love for wandering and freedom. Travelers are ready to travel thousands of kilometers to see a mountain of Stone idols. These weathering posts reach a height of 50 meters. The enigma of the Mansi fools, also called pillars, is also interesting for local residents and travelers. One of the oldest settlements and the center of ethnographic tourism is the village of Yb. The difficulty of conquering climbers is attracted by the mountain of Manaraga, which has the shape of a bear paw. It is in this corner of Russia that there is a mysterious and well-known place around the world - Dyatlov Pass. Until now, it attracts those wishing to unravel the mystery of the death of a group of climbers.
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The Golden Ring of Russia
The Golden Ring of Russia is not a place, but a route that was created back in Soviet times to acquaint foreigners with historical sights and architectural monuments of central Russia. The direction does not lose its popularity, but rather increases. In the Golden Ring was a group of 8 cities, now the number is increased. The route runs through five regions: Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Vladimir. A tour of the Golden Ring is available all year round.
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Krasnodar Territory
Krasnodar Territory .One of the most popular holiday destinations in Russia. Here are the most visited resort towns. Sochi, Gelendzhik, Anapa, Adler. Very near is Abkhazia, known for its pristine nature, Lake Ritsa. The most important, but the truth and the most expensive resort of the Krasnodar Territory is Sochi. The city was greatly transformed after the 2014 Olympics. The city has the largest aquarium in Russia, tourists and locals love to visit the amusement park "Riviera" and amaze with the size, almost 50 hectares, arboretum. In addition to all this there is a huge number of waterfalls, caves, mountain rivers, dolmens.