Winter holidays at the ski resort. The best ski resorts in Russia to celebrate the new year. Ski resorts in Russia

Ski tours for the New Year on the "Subtleties of Tourism"

Go to a snowy fairy tale, where smart skiers rush past with a dashing whistle, cozy smoke curls from the chimneys, and under your feet lies a dizzying slope and an indispensable attribute - bright skis or a “board” - the dream of many fans of active winter recreation. If we add to this an unforgettable meeting of the New Year right on the mountain, to the clink of glasses ... Only the high cost of "hot" New Year's dates adds a fly in the ointment, and the need to prepare a trip much in advance - after all, many would like to meet one of the most long-awaited days a year.

So, what you need to know if you want to go on a ski tour for the New Year? First, of course, it is necessary to decide on the direction. We warn you right away, the Alps, like North America, will be expensive, but there is always an option to find something from the middle price segment. For example, Austria is famous for its budget resorts, plus its capital, Vienna, is a major air hub, many flights from Russia land there. Accordingly, it is easier to find an inexpensive flight in this direction than to look for flights to Italian Turin or to French Nice or Grenoble.

The second point is the visa. By the New Year, not only skiers are active, but also the rest of the population, who prefer to celebrate December 31 or spend Christmas Advent in Europe. And this means that the queue at the embassies will increase, the number of days to consider an application for a visa will increase, and there is a chance that you will not have time to get the coveted ticket in your passport if you decide on a tour for a long time or catch a "burning" ticket.

Finally, the number of skiers on the slope. Do you understand that not only Russians pack their bags and charge their cameras, but the rest of the world as well? Believe me, most of them want to spend their holidays in old Europe, and 20 percent of them are on the alpine slopes. So get ready for possible queues for lifts, crowds on the streets of resorts and fun in restaurants. Yes, après-ski at this time of the year will be the most fun, but also the noisiest.

If all these factors are taken into account, tune in to the positive and decide in advance on the choice of the resort, then the rest will undoubtedly be unforgettable. And we will try to deal with the last point now.

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Where to ride?

For beginners, as well as family tourists, we advise you to try Finnish hills. Skating there is not "ah!" what, but a lot of entertainment for the family - and deer, and Santa Claus, and the Arctic Circle with its radiance. Those who do not want to leave half their wallet on the slope should pay attention to Eastern Europe - the Tatras, Beskydy, Balkans. The height of skiing there is somewhat lower than in the Alps, but the prices are an order of magnitude lower. Where to go?

Moscow, 14 December. If you decide that you do not want passive New Year holidays, if you want to go skiing and snowboarding, enjoy the mountain air and make new acquaintances, then feel free to follow the routes laid out by MIR 24.

Austria

A country that is primarily associated with ski holidays. All the latest developments in the field of functioning of resorts, snowmaking of slopes, designing ski lifts appear in Austria first of all. And one of the main advantages of this European country is the coverage of the entire audience of skiers.

There are resorts here for every taste and budget. There are 800 places in Austria where you can relax. The most popular mountain resort is Tyrol. Here are such world-renowned ski resorts as trendy Ischgl, party Sölden and bohemian Kitzbühel. The total length of the tracks is 3500 km. The six ski areas in the area are combined into the Innsbruck Grand Ski Pass and 53 lifts.

In addition to skiing or snowboarding, we invite you to visit the famous house in which the interior is turned upside down, visit the Swarovski shop, and also listen to a real Tyrolean yodel.

The second most popular place in Austria is Salzburg. The most popular ski center is Ski Amade, which consists of 28 resorts. The total length of its tracks is over 800 kilometers.

You can save a little if you choose Styria and Carinthia. Rest here is quiet and measured. Styria is known for being home to the Dachstein ski glacier, where the ski season is one of the longest in Europe. In total, in these places there are 60 resorts for every taste.

Italy

What is a ski holiday in Italy? These are the famous Dolomites, the pretty villages of South Tyrol, the popular steep slopes on the slopes of Cartinno d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio, as well as the family resorts of Bormio and Val Gardena.

The Alpine region of the Dolomites is central in ski holidays in Italy. It is included in the UNESCO Natural Heritage List, and the Dolomites are known as the world's largest single ski area. In total, there are 450 lifts and 12 ski regions.

Ski resorts in Italy are most suitable for holidays with children, because the local infrastructure is ideal for family holidays. In addition, discounts are often offered for vacations with children.

Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the central ski regions in Eastern Europe. If you choose Slovakia for your New Year holidays, you will find here prepared slopes, modern lifts, hotels and entertainment centers of the European level.

The most popular ski resorts are located in the High Tatras region. These are Strbske Pleso, Smokovec, Poprad, Tatranska Lomnica. The city of Poprad serves as a kind of “gateway” to the skiing Slovakia, where today the international airport is located, which receives mainly charter flights.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that Vysokie Tarty is a national nature reserve, and in addition to a good skiing holiday, you can enjoy picturesque places and castles. And according to experts, Slovakia is perfect for beginner skiers.

France

The French Alps are the symbol of the ski resort. If you are looking for gloss and chic - you are here. Here you will find a huge selection of slopes, a wide range of equipment, luxury hotels, spacious chalets and great views.

Grenoble, Courchevel, Chamonix - all these famous cities are located in the French Alps. The heart of ski France is the Rhone-Alpes region, where many popular ski resorts are located: Val d'Isere, Courchevel, Meribel. In Rhone-Alpes there are three ski regions of France at once - Paradiski, Espas-Killi and Three Valleys.

Recently, resorts in the Alps have become more affordable than in previous years. If earlier only experienced and wealthy skiers came here to ski, today you can meet housewives and students.

Switzerland

Swiss ski resorts are the most comfortable and interesting. Most of the ski resorts in Switzerland are located at an altitude above 1000 meters.

The highest mountain resort in the country is Zermatt. In Zermatt, skiing and snowboarding are possible all year round thanks to the non-melting glacier. But the hotels here are among the most expensive in the country. If you choose Switzerland, then you need to prepare for the fact that the New Year holidays will cost you dearly.

Bulgaria

If the budget is modest, but you still want to go skiing abroad, choose Bulgaria. The most popular, but at the same time inexpensive resorts in this country are Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and Vitosha.

The most popular resort in Bulgaria is Bansko. Here is the longest ski season, which lasts from December to May.

The resort of Borovets is notable for its history: earlier kings used to hunt here, and today anyone can go skiing or snowboarding here. It is here that not ordinary skiing enthusiasts act as coaches, but real athletes, some of whom once competed at the Olympics and won medals.

Germany

The main ski resorts in Germany are concentrated in Bavaria. Rest is suitable for those for whom Austria and Switzerland are too expensive. We also recommend Germany to those who are just starting to ski or who are going to a resort with children, as there are a lot of simple and low slopes.

The infrastructure of skiing in Germany is in no way inferior to the Austrian and Swiss resorts. Prepared slopes, a whole network of lifts, hotels, restaurants, cafes - all this is provided for tourists coming to Bavaria.

The most popular resort is Garmisch-Pertenkirchen. The length of its tracks is 120 kilometers. In addition, the resort often hosts various sporting events and festivals. So if you want to have fun, this is the place for you.

Czech

Another budget option for a ski holiday during the holidays is the Czech Republic. The most popular winter resorts are located in the areas of Šumava, Krkonoše, Jeseniky and Jizerskie mountains.

The most popular resort is Spindlerov Mlyn. There are two large ski slopes on its territory - St. Peter and Medvedin. The first is located on Mount St. Peter, there are 11 slopes, cross-country, adult and children's tracks, as well as a track for snowboarders. Their total length is more than 13 kilometers. In addition, here you can not only go skiing and snowboarding, but even go down on a sled.

Andorra

The quality of resorts in Andorra cannot be compared with Austria or Switzerland, but the prices here are much lower. In total, Andorra has two large ski areas: Grandvalira and Vallnord.

The ski season usually lasts from December to March. It is worth noting that buses carry tourists to the ski lifts absolutely free. One of the popular resorts of Andorra is Encamp, because in addition to good ski infrastructure, there are many entertainments and vibrant nightlife.

Russia

If you can’t or don’t want to go abroad, but you love skiing and snowboarding, don’t worry, you can ride plenty in your own country.

For example, after the Sochi Olympics, ski resorts in this region have become very popular among both Russians and foreigners. The most visited were Gornaya Karusel and Rosa Khutor.

The next most popular is Dombai, located in the valley of the Teberda River, which originates in the glaciers of the Main Caucasian Range, which is located in the middle of the Teberda Reserve.

In order to go skiing or snowboarding, you can also go to the Ural Mountains. The most famous Ural resort is Abzakovo, which is located near Yekaterinburg. The total length of the slopes here is 15 kilometers. Numerous lifts lift up to three thousand tourists per hour on the slopes. Also in Abzakovo there is a spa center where you can relax after skiing, take a healing bath or work out in the fitness center.

If you do not have enough adrenaline, then it's time to go to Kamchatka. To the top of the mountain, daredevils are lifted by helicopter, and then they fly down natural, and not artificial, as in Europe, slopes. However, this option is only suitable for experienced skiers, and the descent must be performed under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

We have offered only a part of the resorts that you can visit during your New Year holidays. Don't be afraid to explore the world, find new places that suit you.

Ekaterina Degtereva

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On the eve of the winter season and the New Year holidays, the Travel.ru portal compiled, popular with our compatriots. We could not pass by, as we ourselves have visited some of them in recent years (also for reasons of economy!) And we have a good idea not only of the average cost of a holiday, but also of transport accessibility, the quality of trails and other points that can only be assessed on place. So, where can you cheaply and enjoy skiing in Europe for the New Year? Here is our mini-rating from eyewitnesses.

Kopaonik, Serbia

In the first place, we put Kopaonik, a Serbian ski resort located in the national park of the same name at an altitude of 1770 m. Built on a mountain plateau, hotels and private guest houses look directly at the slopes, along which about 50 km of slopes are laid. The resort is very compact - you can get around it on foot in half an hour, while the variety of tracks is enough for 10 days of skiing. Most of the slopes are of medium difficulty, and half of them lead to the central glade of the resort with three multi-seat lifts. Three more modern "armchairs" are located in the forest at a distance.

Kopaonik is famous for the fact that the capacity of its 22 lifts is almost equal to the maximum number of tourists in the resort, so the queues here are rare. And here there are 200 sunny days a year, and they also fall on New Year's holidays! The lack of snow, which is possible at the beginning of the season, is compensated by snow cannons.

Restaurants on the slopes are traditionally more expensive, the most delicious cuisine and affordable prices are in the Allo-allo cafe located in the Konatsi hotel complex. Apres-ski is presented rather modestly: there are two swimming pools (one is in the spa complex of the Grand Hotel, which is quite expensive), an ice rink, you can play table tennis and go cross-country skiing.

The resort is good for those who just want to ski - or are going to put children on skis (an hour with an instructor two years ago cost 25 euros). The most expensive flight is Moscow-Belgrade. From Belgrade about 300 km to the south (5 hours). The transfer is inexpensive, the road is not tiring, the last stretch is the ascent to the mountains with very beautiful landscapes. A visa for Russians in Serbia is not needed.

Strbske Pleso, Slovakia

Spindlerov Mlyn, Czech Republic

Berchtesgaden, Germany

German Berchtesgaden, located almost on the border with Austria, 185 km from Munich and 25 km from Salzburg, is in fact not a ski resort, but simply a resort, the former summer residence of the Bavarian kings. Around the charming town there are 6 ski areas: very tiny Obersalzberg and Grünstein (one or two ski lifts and gentle slides for beginners), Rosfeld and Hochschwarzek, well-known for night skiing, Göchen (one chair, two ski lifts, three slopes of varying degrees) complexity), as well as the main descent of the region - Jenner, in the town of Schönau am Königssee, on the shore of a beautiful lake.

This is a sports track, on which two lines of the cable car will lift you; at the middle station, you can also transfer to a yoke or "armchair". Not everyone will be able to slide down from the very top, but it’s worth climbing for the sake of stunning alpine landscapes. Due to the fact that the lower part of the route is the easiest, a queue quickly forms for the first stage of the cable car (the cabin can accommodate only 4 people). We didn’t notice ski bus in the vicinity of Berchtesgaden, but each ski area has a spacious parking lot: without a car, there are few places in these parts that you can get in a short rest.

So we will advise another ski area - the Austrian Lofer, 40 km from Berchtesgaden along an excellent mountain road. Now this is a full-fledged resort - with a modern cable car, an extensive network of trails, high-quality food at the top and an interesting descent to the foot of the mountains.

And a few words about the cultural program. It will seriously compete with skiing in Berchtesgaden and its environs, because you can visit the salt mines (still operating!), Take a boat ride around Königssee, see the interiors of the castle, and now the city museum, only during the opening hours of the lifts. But the terms are open until late - a local water park with slides, salt and regular pools, a jacuzzi, etc., a visit to which is cheaper than a standard Moscow pool. By the way, the more famous thermal complex in the neighboring town of Bad Reichenhall turned out to be less cozy and interesting.

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Russia lies on large platforms, so its relief is predominantly flat. In the west of the country, the undulating Central Russian Plain stretched, separated by a ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia are the mountain systems of the Caucasus with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan Mountains and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush up.

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The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoonal in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to -50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature of 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

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One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most evident in the feast. The traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of pastries - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine in all their richness are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roasts, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

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beach holiday. In Russia, there are many resorts offering a comfortable stay on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, the resort of Yeysk, located on the coast of the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, is located.

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Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. There are sanatoriums, resort and medical centers at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts of the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions in the use of natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud treatment resorts were launched. Sanatorium treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Cognitive tourism in the Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing a rapid rise. There are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts on the territory of the country. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and the modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, slopes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountain resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure, comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular weekend destinations are the cities of the Moscow region, the suburbs of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist bases, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's rest. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in the Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauties, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting are organized for tourists at the resorts of Gorny Altai, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, climbing mountains, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north are sleigh rides, dog or reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed for citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries in South America, a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous sights

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are - Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshchensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, which contains unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits canvases by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all kinds of art are represented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoye Selo is a reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19 centuries, a country residence of emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of the Catherine's Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine's Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Zayachy Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the museum there is the Commandant's house, the museum of the city, the Grand Duke's burial vault, the Botanical House, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exposition of artistic values, a restoration center.
• The Yusupov Palace is the most beautiful architectural monument of the 18-19th century. The guests of the palace were the Queen of England Elizabeth II, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J. B. Valen-Delamonte, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there are the Lower, Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshad waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC. Ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, the monuments of Mother Mary, the "Russian Gate" - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The local history museum of the city is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exposition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique samples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• The Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to move. In some compartments of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• The Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building exhibits paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• The Swallow's Nest is a well-known monument of history and architecture, located on the Aurora Rock, which rises 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The current appearance of the palace was acquired thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, there is a beautiful park on the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English, neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea, it is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau, has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which contain the richest collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval deputies. On the adjacent territory there is a magnificent park, which presents more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• Domik A.P. Chekhov - a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The whole atmosphere of those times has been preserved in the house, Chekhov readings are often held in it with the participation of foreign guests, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• Richelieu House - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Reselieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to acquaintances. Pushkin, Raevsky and other notorious personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked for a long time in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the style of constructivism.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su, it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Geria Tower or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, marble slabs are placed in the inner halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where the Defensive Tower of the 19th century is located, the Museum of Heroic Defense and the Liberation of the City, memorial iron plates, cannons, a beautiful park.
• Chersonese is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev converted to Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of the similar museums in the world. Opened in 1869, located in a beautiful building, it is a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Cembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of the medieval Crimea. Numerous caves have been preserved here, carved into the rock throughout the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The Temple of the Three Horsemen is carved in a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• The Bakhchisaray Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history, an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum is a unique nature reserve located on rocky-clay soil. Here is the richest collection of plants, shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The settlement Belyaus was discovered in the 20th century, it existed in the 4th-2nd century BC. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida were opened in 1964, they prove the existence of a modern city of Greek colonists on the site. 30 burials were found on the territory.
• Kizary - the oldest underground passages located under the old city. The tunnels carved into the yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watch Tower, the mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Mother of God is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism;

New World

• The Golitsyn trail starts at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters, in its depth there is a stage for musicians, and behind it is a small compartment for Golitsyn wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, Nikolskaya, Assumption Churches, Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart trimmed with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the Dmitrievsky Monastery of the 11th century. The museum collection includes outbuildings, household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroideries, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov Skete is a cave monastery that arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex, where you can go on excursions in the caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezhsky in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of old books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. The first mentions in 1044 in chronicles. The highest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the whole city. The great bishops, princes, posadniks of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has a rich decoration, and was previously used for ceremonial entrances to the city.
• Vladimir Central is a well-known prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, Zoya Fedorova were kept in it. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to the public.

• Museum of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here, in 1612 the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Prok Elijah was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the merchants Skripins. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, Rizpolozhensky limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei Bolshoi. The construction was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was built in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and there are rich murals of the 18th century in the interior.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exposition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of old books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" - the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that here on Lake Pleshcheyevo Peter the Great built a funny flotilla. Today you can see the monument to the king, the Boat House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the riverbed of the Ustye in 1363 under the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezhsky. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the episcopal residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the construction site, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so he is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple of ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original project of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy Elnatsky, St. Vasily Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was erected in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov's places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov's baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinskiy spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount-Koltso and other places connected with the poet's life in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Treachery and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls and ceilings of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building was no longer used as a fortification, today there are warehouses and wholesale stores.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city, which is still used for its intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. It was built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhein-Khad is a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important monument of Buddhists. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevskiy group of volcanoes united 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7,000 m². Here is the largest and highest volcano of the mainland, Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes air, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The largest airports in the country are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected with the capital by high-speed aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers carry out domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve over 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small settlements - railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and suburban electric trains also operate. A railway line of the Trans-Siberian Railway runs through the whole country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can get acquainted with the schedule of long-distance trains and suburban electric trains, you can buy a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

Sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine stations operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities- These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and fixed-route taxis. The most convenient and affordable way to move around the cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively large city there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights with regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. Official and unofficial taxi drivers work in Russian cities, it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying at an inflated rate. The dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least a year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with a return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements, or is not provided at all.

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