Beautiful places, Russia. The most unusual and beautiful places in Russia

Our country is a huge unexplored territory. But, strangely enough, we know much better the famous monuments of architecture in Europe or the sights of various exotic resorts. At the same time, we can see really amazingly beautiful places. Russia shakes the imagination of foreigners, and our compatriots sometimes do not even imagine what unique attractions there are.

In this article we will consider the 15 most beautiful corners of our country. Only natural places in Russia take part in the rating. Many of them are so valuable to humanity that they are included in the UNESCO lists. The most beautiful and interesting places in Russia want to visit many, to see and enjoy them with your own eyes. Although not all of them are easily accessible for visiting. There are places where you can get only by helicopter.

The tract Akkurum

It is located in the Altai Republic, on the coast of the Chulyshman River, near the Teletskoye Lake. Such blocks of natural stones in the form of fungi are surprising in their shape. It's safe to say that these are very beautiful places. Russia, as mentioned above, is generous with natural attractions. It is interesting that these "mushrooms" continue to grow today.

Tourists, to look at them, you need to move to the other side of the river. Further, go along the footpath leading along a steep slope to natural fungi. Such excursions last about two hours. Also tours are offered for several days on quadracycles and jeeps (with a visit to the Uchar waterfall and the Teletskoye lake).

Lena Pillars

They are located in Yakutia along the Lena River, near the Khangal Ulus. These geological formations stretched along the valley of the Prilensky plateau vertically. They have a very unusual shape. An amazingly beautiful place is located between the villages of Tit-Ary and Petrovskoye.

This huge natural park consists of two parts: "Sinsky", "Pillars". Ecological tourism is well developed here. In this place you can see the parking lot of an ancient man, waving tulips, as well as permafrost unique ecosystems.

Ruskeala Marble Canyon

We continue to consider domestic beautiful places. Russia can be proud of its marble canyon, which is located in the village of Ruskeala (Republic of Karelia). The quarry, stretching for 460 meters, in which once was mined marble for the construction of churches and palaces, today is filled with ground clean waters.

Here, marble is still mined, and Ruskeala mountain park has become a favorite place for recreation of local residents. In this place there are hiking trails, as well as parking for cars.

Tsey Gorge

These are amazingly beautiful places in Russia, the nature of which is amazing. The Tsei Gorge is located in North Ossetia, in the southern part of the Alagir district. It is surrounded by two ridges (Kalperovsky and Tseisky) and resembles a horseshoe in shape.

On its territory there are ski slopes, as well as a huge number of sightseeing, climbing and tourist routes. The stunning beauty of the area, which includes glaciers, mixed forests, alpine meadows, and eternal snow, attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world.

In winter, fans of ski tourism can go to this unique place where they will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sports. The height of the falls is 920 meters, there are 2 cable-chair lifts. The advantages of this ski resort: the lack of queues, low prices, beautiful nature, as well as absolute silence, due to the complete lack of places for parties. Calm slopes will suit beginners alpine skiers.

Guam Gorge

In the Apshersky District (Krasnodar Territory), between the villages of Mezmay and Guamka, the Guam Gorge is located, which has a length of 3 kilometers. An iron narrow-gauge railway runs along it.

Having traveled by train, one can see this unique beauty place. The walls of the gorge, thanks to ancient deposits, of different colors - yellow, green, brown, red. In the sky you can see proud eagles.

Dombai-Ulgen

Wishing to see the beautiful places in Russia in winter, you can go to Dombai-Ulgen. It is located on the border of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and Abkhazia. This is the junction of three picturesque canyons: Amanauza, Dombai-Alibek and Dombai-Yolgen. On the territory there are narzan springs, trout clear lakes.

Rest here in the winter period of time involves a visit to the ski slopes. For tourists 12 hotels are provided, 18 different in complexity of routes, 6 lifts.

Bastak Nature Reserve

Small Russian cities are also interesting for inspection. So, in the northern part of the city of Birobidzhan there is a Bastak reserve. Most of it is forests in which various plant species grow (lotuses, lilies, Korean cedar, fir Ayan, etc.), animals (boar, roe deer, bats, raccoon dog, etc.) live. Many of them are rare.

Here year-round ecological tourism is developed. Itineraries are available to people of all ages. Walking along the hiking trails, it is possible to observe the life of animals, plants in their natural habitat.

Lake Baskunchak

Beautiful places of Russia for rest are also interesting. For example, Lake Baskunchak is located in the Bogdino-Baskunchak Reserve in the Akhtuba district.

As part of its water, 37% salt, that is, more than in the same Dead Sea. There are no living organisms here, but due to deposits of natural clays, mineral salts, mud sulphide mud, the lake has medicinal properties. Here, even the air is curative, as it contains phytoncides and bromine. Nearby is the sanatorium "Baskunchak", which specializes in the treatment of respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system, etc.

Baikal

It is impossible not to mention Baikal, speaking about domestic beautiful places. Russia annually hosts thousands of tourists who want to see this lake. It is located in the south-eastern part of Siberia. Its shape resembles a large crescent. Hills or mountains surround the lake from all sides. Baikal is the deepest, and also the 6th largest lake in the world. It is very clear and clean. In the water there are few salts. Therefore, its water can be compared with distilled water. The surrounding area is unique - many species of animals and plants are present only here.

In severe colds on the lake one can observe one beautiful natural phenomenon - ice is broken by huge cracks. This happens to a sound that resembles more thunder.

Seliger

It is a system of lakes in the Tver and Novgorod regions. An interesting form of the coastline, a huge number of islands, as well as beautiful surrounding nature - you can say with confidence that these are very beautiful places in Russia, photos of which can be seen in this article.

There are many boarding houses and holiday homes. Many tourists generally spend the night in tents. Hunting, fishing, sightseeing, diving, parachuting, windsurfing and other water attractions leave an unforgettable impression of the rest. The peak time of tourism is July, many holidaymakers also like to celebrate Christmas and New Year on Seliger.

The blueest lakes

They are located in the Cherek-Balkarian Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria. This is a group that consists of 5 amazingly beautiful lakes. In this case, the lowest of them is unique. It has a depth of 258 m. The water is saturated with hydrogen sulphide, therefore, it has a bright blue color.

The nature that surrounds the lakes and the gorge is very picturesque. Each other is replaced by green hills and beech forests. On the way to the upper lakes there is a cave where traces of the civilization of the VX centuries were found. Local landscapes are similar to something with the Plitvit lakes, which are recognized as one of the most beautiful on the planet.

Onega Lake

It is located between Karelia, Vologda and Leningrad regions. This lake in Europe (after Ladoga) is the second largest in size.

Tourists are interested in many old cities of Russia and their natural attractions. This applies to the Onega Lake. Every year at the end of July a sailing regatta is held in this place.

There are several islands here, although the island of Kizhi is considered a special attraction, on the territory of which there is a huge number of monuments of wooden architecture of the 15th-20th centuries.

Kinzeluk Waterfall

Very interesting natural attractions are the small cities of Russia. Near the city of Kansk is the amazing beauty of the Kinzeluk waterfall, whose height reaches 328 m.

On its right coast you can see the Bear Lake, while the left bank is decorated with two jagged Kinzeluk ridge, resembling a horseshoe in shape.

The picturesque view and fresh air of the surrounding nature attract many tourists from all over the world.

Agur Waterfalls

Such old cities of Russia as Sochi also have a lot of beautiful places. So, near the specified city you can look at the Agur waterfalls. It is necessary to pass along the gorge of the river. Agury.

The road goes along the edge of the gorge, through the rocks, where the guests can see the views of the majestic mountains, completely drowning in greenery. Waterfalls fall into a small lake with blue water.

Kivach waterfall

Continuing to inspect the beautiful places of Russia, photos of which can be seen in this article, it is worthwhile to tell about the Kivach waterfall, which is located in Karelia. It is located in the nature reserve, which can be reached by excursion bus or car.

Here, besides the waterfall, there is an arboretum and a nature museum with exotic shrubs, plants, Karelian birch. Those who wish can have a snack in the cafe, where there is local pastry, shish kebab, delicious tea. It is advisable to come to the waterfall in May - at this time it is especially beautiful.