10 unique places in Russia for recreation, tourism and excursions

To see the incredible beauty of the whole world, it is not necessary to go to distant countries: and in your native side you can find everything that your heart desires — from wild nature, where people cannot reach, to unique and beautiful cities that are more reminiscent of European capitals. Take a look at ten places in Russia where you can go for impressions.

New Zealand?

The Ai River in the Southern Urals is located thousands of kilometers from the New Zealand National Park Abel-Tasman, but its bends remind you of this place. Ai is one of the favorite tourist routes: fans of rafting can enjoy the views of mixed forests, steep cliffs, caves and many other natural attractions.

Bolivia?

Do you think that the world-famous Uyuni salt marsh is in front of you? It was not there: this is Elton — the largest salt lake in Russia. Water salinity in summer can reach 400 g / l, which is 1.5 times higher than in the Dead Sea. Only bacteria and unicellular algae live in such a solution.

Canada?

One of the most beautiful lakes in the world is the Chechen lake Kezenoy-Am (Eisen). It is surrounded by mountains, and the water in it is clean and especially bright turquoise color. Its length from north to south is 2 kilometers, and from west to east — 2.7 kilometers, it is the largest alpine lake in Europe.

Yellowstone?

This is the Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka, the only geyser field in Russia and Eurasia, one of the largest such places in the world. On its surface there are about 20 large geysers and many hot springs that emit water or steam. Quite a worthy answer to the American Yellowstone National Park.

Iceland?

This is not at all the harsh Icelandic fjords, but a view of the Mountain Spirits Lake of the Ergaki Natural Park in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. It hides in the mountains of the Kurai range at an altitude of about 2500 thousand meters above sea level. The road to the lake goes through the Kurym-stone river. A clear blue high-altitude lake that does not know the harmful effects of civilization, even at the peak of the summer heat, retains a real snow beach on one of its shores.

The Swiss Alps?

The Tsey Gorge is located in North Ossetia, on the northern slopes of the Central Caucasus. On the territory of the gorge there are ski slopes and many tourist, mountaineering and excursion routes. The combination of glaciers, forests and alpine meadows makes this place even more like Switzerland.

Venice?

Sometimes St. Petersburg is called the Venice of the North. Travelers around the world consider it the most European of all Russian cities-because of the neoclassical architecture, numerous art galleries and underground clubs.

A stone forest in Madagascar?

Here is Divnogorye-a museum-reserve and a plateau in the Voronezh Region, located on the right bank of the Don River. Here you can find wonderful landscapes corresponding to the name and ancient cave chalk churches.

Tibet?

This monastery is located in Elista (Kalmykia) and is the largest Buddhist temple in Europe. It is called the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha. The hurula building is 63 meters high and accommodates the largest nine-meter Buddha statue in Russia and Europe.