For a long time the Russian village was unreasonably forgotten. During this period, many rural settlements were completely abandoned or disappeared from the face of the earth. In 2014 an association appeared, the object of consideration of which became the most beautiful villages of Russia .The competition may involve settlements that meet certain criteria. We consider the natural landscape, historical value, appearance and population, which should not exceed 2 thousand people. In Russia there are at least 10 villages that can compete for the status of the most beautiful and interesting in terms of culture.
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Village of Varzuga
One of the most beautiful villages in Russia is located in the Murmansk region. The village of Varzuga has nearly six hundred years of history and is an ornament of the Kola Peninsula. In the center of the village is the Assumption Church, which was built in the late 17th century without the use of nails. This building is a historical and cultural heritage, which is recognized as a monument of wooden architecture. In addition to its historical value, the village is famous for its tourist activities. The Atlantic salmon migrates along the Varzuga River, for the catch of which you can get permission and have a good rest in the bosom of nature. The village has long been chosen by the English for tourism.
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Village of Nikolo-Lenivets
The settlement in the Kaluga region can rightly be called the most beautiful village in Russia. Once it was a dying place with a small number of inhabitants. Thanks to the architect Vasily Shchetinin, the village of Nikolo-Lenivets turned into a creative gallery in which every wall and fence is made of natural materials. This idea was picked up by followers-compatriots and foreign architects. At present, a festival is held in the village annually, called "Arch-Stoyanie".Picturesque houses blend harmoniously into the native Russian landscape.
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The village of Esso
Kamchatka has a harsh climate, but this does not affect the life of the most beautiful and happy village in Russia, namely in the province. The village of Esso is located in a fertile place, where thermal springs are pouring from the earth. They are used for heating homes, as well as for recovery in a local sanatorium. From Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky the village is separated by 600 kilometers. The absence of civilization in the usual sense gives an opportunity to develop folk creativity. Songs and dances can be seen and heard on national and rural holidays. The local Rotary Club solves the pressing issues of the settlement and has connections with the same organization in Alaska.
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Bogoliubovo village
In the Vladimir region, 10 kilometers from the town there is a settlement of Bogolyubovo, which dates back to the 12th century. By the number of Christian shrines and their architecture, the settlement can be called one of the most beautiful villages in Russia. The basis for the settlement was laid by the Kiev prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, who made this picturesque place his own fiefdom. Until now, the remains of the foundation of an ancient castle have been preserved. The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin is built on a hill and during the spill it is surrounded by water. In this village the boat is not a luxury, but a means of transportation in the springtime.
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Gorodny village
This pearl of Russian architecture is located in the Tver region and can be recognized as the most beautiful village in Russia. The atmosphere of this village brings people back to the pre-Mongol period, when here and there the church dome was sparkling, and the green meadows were fresh. The Christmas Church is especially beautiful, which was built in the 15th century and is still in operation. Once the Tver principality claimed the primacy in the dispute with the Moscow, and then it turned into the periphery of the great state. Its identity is preserved not only in the annals, but also in the village of Gorodnya.
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Village Srostki
In the Altai Territory, a settlement was lost, in which the famous writer and actor of modern times Vasily Shukshin was born. The village of Srostki can be safely called the most beautiful village in Russia, as it is here that you can see real expanses covered with meadow grasses and grain crops. The village is considered to be the birthplace of the Polovtsians, with whom the Russian princes and their squads fought valiantly. In Srostki there is a museum of Shukshin. Literary readings and even a film festival are held in honor of the famous countryman. The Katun River looks very picturesque, and the little houses on its shores are harmonious.
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The village of Zhukovka
Moscow and its suburbs are famous for their higher standard of living than the more remote regions. Zhukovka became the most glamorous settlement in the whole country. Its streets were turned into quarters with fashion boutiques, and houses abound with expensive and beautiful things. Above the appearance of the village worked professional architect Grigoryan, who created comfortable conditions not only for the local population, but also for fashion brands. Zhukovka has become so popular relatively recently, but than not the most beautiful village in Russia, especially since it is favored by many wealthy and respected people.
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The village of Bolshoy Kunaley
The settlement of Bolshoy Kunaley is located in Buryatia on the bank of the Kunaleyki river. There was a village in the early 18th century and since then it continues to exist and live its own life. Its population is a little over a thousand people. Surprising in the Great Kunale are the houses, which are all, as for selection, painted in red with blue windows and green fences. The appearance of the village reminds of a happy children's fairy tale. Grand Kunaley can claim the title of the most beautiful and unusual village in Russia. And local residents are happy to support the unusual image of their native village.
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The village Desyatnikovo
In Buryatia there are a lot of bright and original settlements and the village Desyatnikovo belongs to this category. All the houses look very exotic, because they are painted in bright colors. The surrounding nature is also inimitable: endless expanses, green hills and a high blue sky are perfectly combined with the work of human hands. In the category of the most beautiful villages in Russia, the village of Desyatnikovo can take its rightful place. Residents retain not only the appearance of their picturesque village, but the people's traditions and crafts.
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Village Vyatskoye
In 2015, the village of Vyatskoe was officially recognized as the most beautiful village in Russia. The populated point managed to pass in the contest by all criteria and to win this worthy title. Vyatsky is located in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region. On its territory you can see 10 museums of different focus and architectural historical monuments. Local residents constantly take part in various competitions and become their winners. Vyatka is not only a historical and cultural complex, but also a developing tourist destination of the region.
