Transcript Wonders of Russia

Wonders of Russia
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Russia - a country with centuries of
turbulent history and rich culture.
Some architectural, historical and
cultural monuments in the territory of
the Russian Federation on the list of
UNESCO World Heritage site. Our
country is very rich in tourist
attractions. It resorts with Caucasus
mineral waters and stunning beaches,
mountain chalet, Lake Baikal, a unique
animals and fish in the region,
numerous historical and architectural
monuments, ancient Russian towns,
members of the Golden Ring of
Russia and much more. In Russia there
are many interesting and novel. You
can travel all my life, but did not know
it until the end. It is huge, welcoming
and open arms for you!
St. Basil's Cathedral
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This is not only the main
temple of the Red Square,
but also a symbol of all
Russia. It was built in 15551561 by order of Ivan the
Terrible to commemorate the
capture of the Khanate of
Kazan. Storming of Kazan
began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast
of the Protection of the
Mother of God, so the
"official" name of the temple
- the temple of the
Protection of the Mother of
God.
Mamaev Kurgan and statue of
Mother Motherland
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Title Mamaev burial mound, as
legend has it, is connected with
the name of the Tatar warlord
Mamaia. At the top of the mound
were once the guard patrols. On
the crest of the rider stood,
keenly scrutinized, does not
appear there from danger. Zastava
was founded by Khan Mamai.
About a hundred selected and
dedication of soldiers were sent
to them from his personal security
guard service for the objection.
Сарай-Берке. Khan mother knew
a reliable guard can control the
Volga and Perevoloka and thereby
save us from surprise attacks on
the capital of the Khanate of
Sarai-Berke.
The Valley of Geysers
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Kamchatka is famous for the
unique nature of the Russian
area - the Valley of Geysers.
Clouds of steam, fountains
of boiling water, incredible
colors of slopes on which a
jet of hot water, with lush,
green grass and trees create
an enchanting sight. The
valley is located about 160
km north of PetropavlovskKamchatsky.
Lake Baikal
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The most wonderful of all
miracles, the world's deepest lake
Baikal. Lake Baikal - lake of
tectonic origin in the southern part
of Eastern Siberia, the deepest lake
of the Earth's largest natural
reservoir of fresh water. More than
half of the year a frozen lake. Lake
and coastal areas feature a unique
variety of flora and fauna, most
species is endemic. Local residents
and many in Russia is traditionally
called the Baikal Sea. Baikal is the
first among the seven wonders of
Russia.
Peterhof
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Peterhof - the palace and
park complex on the
southern shore of the Gulf,
29 km from Saint-Petersburg.
Located in the city of
Peterhof (since 1944 Petrodvorets). It derives its
name from the Peterhof
road. Is administered by the
State Museum "Peterhof".
The presence of Peterhof in
the seven wonders of Russia
is not in doubt, the identity
of such places, not only in
Russia but also worldwide.
Pillars of weathering
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Pillars of weathering
(outliers) on the plateau of
Man-Pupu-Ner hallmark of
the Urals. When a weathered
poles were objects of
worship Mansi. In
connection with the
mysterious origin of these
pillars of the local population
- Mansi, Komi, and Russian have created many legends
about their appearance.
Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus
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Once upon a time Elbrus
was an active volcano, and
now listed in the group's
most massive extinct
volcanoes of the planet.
Height of Mount Elbrus is
5642 meters. Few volcanic
mountains of the world
surpass the height of Mount
Elbrus. Among the
mountains of Asia, Elbrus the highest volcanic peak,
next to her, Mount Elbrus
Demavend inferior in height
by 38 meters