Where to relax with your family at sea. Here's what experts advise you to pay attention to. The best Russian places for families with children

Resorts Krasnodar Territory and Crimea may well compete with foreign countries both in terms of hotel service and recreational conditions. On Cherno sea coast you will find everything that the soul asks for in summer: the sea with a pleasant warm water, amazingly beautiful nature, comfortable mild climate.

How to spend a vacation on the Black Sea coast in 2019? There are a lot of options, ranging from the wealth of water parks and dolphinariums, to horseback riding in the mountains and small cruises between cities. It's all about what you appreciate in the resort: Anapa and Gelenzhidik are most suitable for vacations with children. Those who love romance alone with nature come to Tuapse, and Sochi often meets lovers of active sports and unusual recreation.

Anapa, Gelendzhik, Sochi, Tuapse or Novorossiysk - you decide. Each of these tourist centers has adjacent areas that are also popular with tourists. Each has its own specifics related to infrastructure, climatic features and location. But in each of them, without intermediaries, affordable price offers rental of objects of various types. You can see the real ads from the owners on our website.

Inexpensive vacation on the Black Sea

When planning a vacation on the Black Sea, tourists first of all think about where to have a good rest, plan their leisure time, and prepare a route of sights. But the most responsible thing in preparing a vacation is to find comfortable accommodation for the summer with decent service and at reasonable prices. The best option for an inexpensive vacation on the Black Sea will be the private sector.

Hotels, guest houses, mini-hotels - in 2019, the private sector is more relevant than ever. Why? It is convenient and economical. Often, the price includes the services of a guide, airport transfer, housekeeping and Three meals a day. So, there is no need to spend time preparing breakfast and searching for tourist routes, you can do more enjoyable things, such as walking through endless parks or relaxing by the sea.

Benefits of living in the private sector in 2019

While on vacation by the sea, you should understand that it's great to spend summer vacation possible both inside and outside the hotel. The private sector is becoming more attractive to tourists every year, not only in terms of daily living, but also as a leisure complex.

Vacationers have long ceased to be surprised at the pool on the territory of the hotel, in which many tourists spend most of their time, preferring it to the sea. Hotels offer the smallest guests the services of an animator, children's rooms with toys, cartoons and entire play towns with slides and carousels. Adult tourists can use the bathhouse or sauna on site, picnic areas, or rent bicycles, scooters and roller skates. Some vacationers can be content with the conditions that are offered in the modern private sector and not go to the beach at all.

The cost of living in the private sector in the resorts of the Black Sea

It is difficult to speak in general about prices in 2019, since the price range is very wide. If you are traveling to Tuapse and are looking for inexpensive housing without intermediaries, then you can meet the amount of 400 rubles. daily per person. Choose Sochi for your vacation, settle in a luxurious cottage on the very seashore - the price, of course, will be an order of magnitude different:

The cheapest offers without intermediaries start from 400 rubles per day per person;
The most expensive ones reach 30,000 rubles per day and more;
Rent standard rooms, apartments in the private sector at a price of 500 to 3,500 rubles per person per day;
You can rent a separate house or cottage near the Black Sea coast from 3000 rubles.

Go to the page of the city you are interested in, filter the offers without intermediaries by price, type of accommodation. And you will see dozens of options, among which you can choose the best one for you..

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In summer, the cost of domestic flights increases in price as rapidly as those of foreign ones. Steady upward movement begins in May. In June, the flight costs 15% more than the average price, in July and August - already 30%. And only by mid-September, prices return to normal.

However, you can spend an unforgettable summer in Russia without emptying your wallet and without problems with visas. It is possible to save money while moving within the country on a summer vacation if you go on vacation in June - the cheapest month on most Russian beach destinations.

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Krasnodar region

This region of Russia is the southernmost, and therefore all its resorts (Anapa, Yeisk, Sochi, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and others), in general, bear little resemblance to each other, are united by the opportunity to relax with children under the affectionate southern sun, acquaintance with the nature and sights of the Kuban, swimming in warm sea waters, good conditions for healing and treatment.

Sochi

Where, no matter how in this carefree sea city summer holidays, we travel primarily with children. All summer (from May to October) you can swim in the Black Sea, along the way visiting 5 water parks (or at least some of them) and a lot of interesting places both inside the city and outside it.

And, of course, you can’t bypass the Sochi Park amusement park, designed based on Russian fairy tales, which is not inferior to Disneyland.

Here, next to Sochi Park, children can be accommodated in the Bogatyr 4 * castle hotel.

It is convenient to visit the park and other Sochi attractions by picking up some other hotel nearby in the Imeretinskaya Bay (city block " Velvet seasons”): Burgas 3* in Kudepsta, hotel Zapolyarye 3*, Morskaya Dal 3* or one of the inexpensive mini-hotels.

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Gelendzhik

You can also enjoy the warm Black Sea in Gelendzhik, which, like Sochi, has become prettier for last years: cleanliness on the embankment, bike paths are laid, outdoor exercise equipment and playgrounds are everywhere.

In the Safari Park, leopards and tigers walk in well-groomed enclosures, and the largest water park in Russia, Zolotaya Bukhta, invariably delights children.

The beaches here are very different (both sand and pebbles). Housing is also no problem. Read more about holidays in Gelendzhik.

You can stay at the Firebird 3 * hotel, decorated in a fabulous style and located next to the sea, the safari park and the Begemot water park, or in the modern (albeit a little simpler than the previous version) Favorit Hotel (minus for families with kids far from the sea).

In the Gelendzhik Bay in the village of Kabardinka there are hotels " pine grove» 3* and «Pearl of the Sea» with advantageous accommodation for large families. And in resort area Gelendzhik - the Orchestra Horizont Gelendzhik Resort hotel in a pine forest (nearby - the Golden Bay water park, pebble beach, city embankment).

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Divnomorskoye is another wonderful resort in the suburbs of Gelendzhik with clear sea, pine relic forests, healing clean air.

Anapa

Air transportation to Crimea from many cities in Russia often turns out to be much more profitable than land transportation due to the subsidy program, which will be carried out this year by many companies. From May 15 to November 30, 2017, pensioners, disabled people and citizens under 23 years old will have a reduced fare for flights to Crimea from many Russian cities.

To a certain extent, such a program makes holidays in Crimea more accessible (of course, if accommodation is meant not in the most expensive hotels with animation, baby food, mini-club, nanny, but in cheaper hotels, which, by the way, also provide the necessary conditions and entertainment for kids).

Those who do not like airplanes can get to Crimea directly via a ferry crossing in Kerch by the Moscow-Simferopol train (it turns out a mixed route - Moscow-port Kavkaz (by train), from the port of Kavkaz to the port of Kerch (passengers and their train are transported separately to ferry), and from the port of Kerch, passengers again return to their seats on the train and get to Simferopol station). This train runs every day.

For the convenience of train lovers, a “single” ticket has been introduced, which combines travel on several modes of transport: rail, sea, and road. Using a transfer ticket, you can get to 7 Crimean cities.

It is convenient for family tourists with children to travel by car. Along the way, you can see more interesting places. By the way, motorists can also book a ferry ticket in advance.

When booking hotels for holidays with a child (and such requests, according to statistics, come in large numbers from mothers with children), it should be borne in mind that not every hotel or guest house is ready to provide families with children with a comfortable stay.

Here's what experts advise to pay attention to:

In the rules of residence in the description of the object, it must be indicated that the owner of the apartment is ready to receive children.
The owner of the accommodation is ready to make special discounts for young tourists placed on additional places, equip playgrounds and create conditions for children's entertainment in the yard, organize rental and transfer.

Most often, tourists traveling on their own with children are faced with the dishonesty of the owners, who, when a more profitable client appears, may refuse to receive guests who have previously booked accommodation without even warning about it in advance, or provide false information about the distance from the sea (you can check the location by map) and do not report, for example, that the road may be difficult for children (for example, going uphill, the presence of cliffs). It is advisable to find out about all this in advance in personal correspondence with the owner of the hotel, paying attention to the rating and studying the reviews.

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has an unimaginable richness - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. with architecture ancient cities- elegant streets of St. Petersburg and architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with many-domed churches and merchant houses, and with the northern forests of Karelia and ridges Ural mountains- the beaches of the Black Sea coast.

Geography

Russia is the largest country in terms of area on our planet, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of the territory of Russia is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. Russian shores it is washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, by the waters of the inland Caspian Sea.

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. On Far East the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush up.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also turbulent mountain rivers with rocky rapids channels. The largest rivers of the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. Lake District of Russia - Karelia, here are located largest lakes Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia is the most deep lake planets - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is the velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests, encircling glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Northern Arctic Ocean and in 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 average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Middle Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. The subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages used on a par with Russian. Most common foreign languages in Russia - Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English language widely used in business and tourism, as a means of interethnic communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency unit: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000 USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: liters of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of them is the so-called " big three”- mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of the companies have a much smaller number of customers and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call Russia by mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber's number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create sightseeing routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active rest, ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, Russia has developed a system spa treatment- sanatoriums and spa hotels operate at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/Features. In Russia, many customs and traditions dating back to the depths of centuries have been preserved. Every spring in large cities and very small towns they see off the winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Shrovetide, in the summer they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day in the villages, but the main winter holiday is the New Year.

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 national cuisine in all its richness are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roasts, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units have begun to work in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, in order to prevent unpleasant incidents, one should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places at night, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not exchange currency with individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

Russian passport
travel package or voucher
health insurance policy
if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will have a rest in a sanatorium and resort institution with medical procedures, then you need a health resort book, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical policy.

Important Phones

Phones emergency services in Russia:

Fire Service - 01
Police - 02
Ambulance - 03
Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. Features of the geographical position and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

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.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, Kurortnoe, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino settlements.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. At the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions there are sanatoriums, resort and medical centers. 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-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in 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 Krasnodar Territory on the slopes of the Main Caucasian ridge Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and the modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the winter Olympic Games 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 destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region, major cities V different regions countries. Short stay programs offer 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 natural beauties, but also the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse rides.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, rafting mountain rivers for tourists they organize in the resorts of the Altai Mountains, in Dombai and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, climbing mountains, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. active views recreation 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 states need to obtain 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 travel company, which is included in Federal Register Tour operators, which gives her 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.
Tretyakov Gallery 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.
Saint Isaac's Cathedral 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 Catherine's Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, Catherine 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.
Yusupov Palace - the most beautiful architectural monument 18-19 centuries. 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.
Palace and park ensemble Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there is the Lower, Upper parks, Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, graceful 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.
Museum of Local Lore 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, on the adjacent territory there is beautiful park. 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. Counts luxurious palace Crimea, 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 south coast 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 - the most beautiful architectural structure, which served as the residence of Alexander III. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval deputies. Spread out in the surrounding area 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, long time who worked 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 legionaries 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 beautiful building, presents a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs, life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
Genoese fortress With interesting name Cembalo is located at a height above Balaklava bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

Mangup - cave city 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 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 a 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 begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai, leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
Chaliapin Grotto - 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.
Chernihiv Skete - cave monastery, which 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.
Saint Sophie Cathedral - grand building 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 - famous prison, erected 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. Architectural ensemble built in the 12th century, it 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 structure 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" - 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

Ipatiev Monastery - greatest monument Orthodox culture, erected 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 original project Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the church. 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 - natural monument from the rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

Wrangel Tower - grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls, the 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.
Brandenburg Gate - beautiful historical monument and the only gates of the city, which are still used for their intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
Cathedral- the most beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples 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 Huuhain-Hada - special sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
Ivolginsky datsan- 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 towns - railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, there are also suburban electric trains. 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 1000000 km.

Sea transport intercity and international Passenger Transportation. 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 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 major 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 control 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.

Where to go to the sea in summer to relax inexpensively? Our list includes the best places for a seaside vacation in Russia, as well as near Russia, where you can go with a Russian passport. Many choose the Krasnodar Territory for a seaside holiday, but there are always a lot of questions on this topic. Which resort to choose? Is it better to choose the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov? Where sandy beaches? Where will an inexpensive seaside vacation in Russia be the most comfortable this summer? We tell you how to choose an inexpensive vacation at sea and where to go in Russia in the summer.

To begin with, decide what kind of vacation you prefer: calm away from the hustle and bustle or where more entertainment, people? Or maybe a vacation with a child at sea? The following points will help you decide on a direction:

Where are the best sandy beaches in Russia

Advice. On vacation, be sure to take the CHI policy with you, or at least take a picture of it on your smartphone. If poisoning or injury occurs during the trip, then if you have a policy, honey. assistance will be provided free of charge.

By the way, holidays with children in Russia at sea will be more comfortable if you choose hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums according to the “ all inclusive”- see such options in - more expensive, but more convenient.

Interested in calm holidays with young children? Choose .

With older children, it will be interesting not only to swim, but also to go to beautiful places, go on excursions - choose an inexpensive or more comfortable resort city.

Where there are fewer tourists to relax and swim

For a relaxing holiday, you need to go by car - not necessarily on your own, now it’s easy to rent a car right on arrival at the airport (use it). As a rule, in such places there are few cafes and shops nearby. But, if you choose the right hotel, then everything will be right on the spot: beach accessories, delicious food, wine ... Calm beaches and the clearest sea are easy to find in and in some.

And now our list of the best places to go to the sea in Russia:

In the photo: rest on the Sea of Azov, Kuchugury, sandy beach.

Many do not even suspect that in Russia there are such great places! Away from the hustle and bustle, where there are not so many tourists yet, the beaches are sandy, the sunsets are amazing, and comfortable housing is located right next to the sea - yes, rest on the Sea of Azov surprises even seasoned tourists accustomed to rest only abroad.

How to get to the Sea of Azov? By plane - to Anapa airport, see the lowest flight prices. Next by taxi. Cheaper: from Vityazevo airport get to the city bus station in Anapa, then by bus to Fontalovskaya station (this will be to the sea in Kuchugury).

Rest on the Sea of Azov, the beach of the hotel "Villa Grape"

The main thing is to choose the right housing, so that with private beach and away from the crowds of tourists. A comfortable room with a wonderful sea view will be a bonus. For example, this view of the sea is from the Kuchugury Hotel:

There are a lot of housing options near the sea: from expensive to cheap.

In the photo: an inexpensive vacation by the sea in Russia. Hotel "Villa Grape" is located by the sea

Holidays at sea in Russia: Anapa, holidays where all inclusive

In the photo: Miami beach, Olenevka, Crimea

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To relax in Crimea inexpensively near the sea, choose one of the best.

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Respectable rest by the sea in Yalta

For those who are accustomed to comfort, there are elite apartments in Yalta in Crimea - with a view of the sea. With such luxury, the price of apartments is much cheaper than in Europe. Therefore, even luxury vacation in the Crimea can be considered inexpensive.

You can rent a luxury apartment at least for a birthday - such a gift will definitely not be forgotten!

See prices in Yalta for holidays by the sea

Evpatoria - comfortable hotels, sandy beaches and clear sea

The beaches in Evpatoria are considered among the best in the Crimea. And the Jeval ethno-hotel is one of the most comfortable. Do you want to know what a quality European vacation is? Choose "Jeval". See prices and photos.

Anton: How many traveled around the Crimea, they thought that everyone had already seen it. But the hotel "Jeval" surprised. At first I thought it was overpriced, but we decided to give it a try. And they didn't regret it. This is the most best hotel where we stayed! And not only in the Crimea. The feeling that you are in a European resort. Only in Europe for such a hotel will ask three times more. This hotel made our holiday! Now in Crimea only here, there are no other hotels for me.

If the main thing on vacation is a low price, then choose the "Sanatorium Tavria" - all inclusive, inexpensive.

5. Lazarevskoe - rest by the sea near Sochi

In Sochi, seaside holidays can hardly be called cheap. See prices for holidays in Sochi. Can there be something very close to Sochi, but cheaper? Yes!

Rest on the sea in Lazarevsky

Go to Lazarevskoye - this resort is cheaper, and you can even get to Sochi by public transport -.

If you want a more relaxing holiday at sea, then you should go from Adler Airport in the other direction - to Abkhazia.

6. Rest on the sea in Abkhazia - cheap and comfortable!

For those who have read up to this point - we tell about the best place to go in Russia to the sea. Abkhazia is not in the first place on our list only because it is not quite Russia, it is nearby :) In all other respects, this is the best place where you can go to the sea along Russian passport. Passport is not needed, rubles are in use, locals speak Russian. For starters, you can stop right in the city of Sukhumi - in guest house"Rufina" - cheap, but quite comfortable.

How to get to Abkhazia? From Moscow to Sukhumi by train number 305 C. The journey takes 42 hours. Either from another city in Russia by train or plane to Sochi airport (located in Adler, see the cheapest flight prices), and from there trains and buses run to Sukhumi, the journey takes 2-3 hours. By your own or rented car - through the checkpoint at the border across the Psou River, just get out and show your passport and documents for the car. Leave - through the same checkpoint. There are no difficulties at the border, a pure formality.

In the photo: seaside vacation in Abkhazia

In Abkhazia, prices are lower, and seaside holidays are more comfortable. There is much more chances find good beaches and clear sea. In addition, there are fewer tourists on the sea in Abkhazia - the main thing is to drive away from Sukhumi to resort places, and then you can find a very inexpensive vacation by the sea. Right on the beach!

For example, the Alamys guest house, ideal in terms of price and quality (see photos, reviews and prices), is well located in the resort of Gudauta, near the Black Sea. There are comfortable sun loungers on the beach and there are no other tourists nearby. Clean sea, delicious food. You can admire the sea around the clock from the balcony of the room - you won’t be able to find anything like it on the first line by the sea in Sochi or Lazarevsky.

Sea holidays in Abkhazia - guest house "Alamys"

In addition to the sea, Abkhazia has beautiful nature, delicious wine and food. And the prices! Probably such low prices there is nowhere else to go to the seaside in Russia. Even a hotel with three meals a day costs 2 times cheaper than in Russia.

Napra in Abkhazia - an inexpensive recreation center with three meals a day

If on vacation you don’t want to think about where to eat, just go to the recreation center “Napra” and relax:

In the photo: Napra - a hotel with three meals a day - a pleasant vacation by the sea in Abkhazia

A nice bonus in this hotel is the view of the Black Sea on one side and the mountains on the other. See photos and prices

We also recommend a trip to the magical Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia and see waterfalls and magnificent places along the way. If you don’t have your own car, then contact someone who will help organize everything and take you to the most beautiful places in Abkhazia, and you can arrange a trip directly from Sochi.

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable riches - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. Graceful streets of St. Petersburg and architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country in terms of area on our planet, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of the territory of Russia is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the waters of the inland Caspian Sea.

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.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also turbulent mountain rivers with rocky rapids channels. The largest rivers of the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, here are the largest lakes in Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is the velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests surrounding the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

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.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. The subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages used on a par with Russian. The most common foreign languages in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of them is the so-called "big three" - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of the companies have a much smaller number of customers and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call Russia by mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber's number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage served as the basis for the creation of sightseeing routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region for beach and outdoor activities, ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. For centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate.

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.

Safety

Documentation

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

Russian passport
travel package or voucher
health insurance policy
if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will have a rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is needed, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical policy.

Important Phones

Emergency phone numbers in Russia:

Fire Service - 01
Police - 02
Ambulance - 03
Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

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.

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.

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.

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 legionaries 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.

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.

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.