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The garden that has become one of the brightest pearls Moscow. In summer, you can admire picturesque landscapes, slender trees, beautiful plants and fountains. And in winter, go ice skating, drink hot tea in a cafe and learn something interesting at master classes and lectures that are often held here.

Observation deck RAS 0+

The site offers a breathtaking view of the panorama of Moscow, Frunzenskaya embankment, the monument to Gagarin and other sights of the capital.

VDNH
Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy

VDNH is the largest exhibition center in Moscow. More than twenty million people visit it every year, and at least one and a half hundred expositions and exhibitions are organized on the territory.

Sports and entertainment parks "NEBO" 0+
Over 100 trampolines in one place!

Want to visit 30 attractions with one ticket? Go to the parks of the "NEBO" network. This is a bright and creative space for active recreation with the whole family. Here you can actively and profitably spend your free time, celebrate a children's birthday or arrange an unusual team building.

Artplay Design Center 12+

Exhibitions, performances, concerts, festivals, lectures, seminars, workshops, design and architecture studios - a whole block for creative work and recreation in the center of Moscow.

Museon Arts Park 0+

Moscow center of attraction for connoisseurs of various types of art from poetry reading to complex art installations. Muzeon also hosts bright festivals and holidays that attract citizens and guests of the capital.

Moscow Planetarium 0+

Here you especially clearly understand how large the cosmos is and how small a person is in it. And yet it is here that you feel like a part, one with this vast Universe. This the best place for all romantics. The stars have never been so close...

Museum of entertaining sciences "Experimentanium" 6+

Why do the sands "sing"? When can a train accident be prevented using the laws of physics? What is bioinformatics and how to learn to read and understand the genetic code? Where can one conduct experiments with chemical polymers and find out the dependence of their composition on the color of the flame during combustion? The guests of the Experimentanium museum will find answers to these and many other questions.

Space Museum 0+

Here you will learn about the achievements of Russian cosmonautics in the testimonies of authentic exhibits that have been in space. See how the first artificial Earth satellite was launched and get acquainted with the results of research on the planets of the solar system.

Multimedia Art Museum 0+

Art connoisseurs also know this complex as the Moscow House of Photography. In the mid-90s, the emergence of the museum was a real breakthrough for Russia. Then it was the first place where photographs became not an addition to the exhibition, but its main component.

Museum-reserve in Kolomenskoye

Touch the legends of the mysterious museum. Here you will discover the secrets of the Volosov ravine, find the footprints of the horse of George the Victorious and find out where Ivan the Terrible's Liberia disappeared. And also listen to the atmospheric classical music and participate in interactive shows.

Tretyakov Gallery 0+

The Tretyakov Gallery contains the world's largest collection of Russian paintings, drawings and sculptures: founded in 1856, the museum houses more than 180,000 exhibits.

Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val 0+

The second building of the Tretyakov Gallery presents works by Russian masters whose work took place in the 1920s-1960s.

Gorky Park, TsPKIO im. Gorky 0+

The doors of the central park of the capital are open around the clock for everyone. It is difficult to get lost on its vast territory, but it is extremely easy to find entertainment for every taste.

Museum "Lights of Moscow" 6+

The exposition of the unusual museum is dedicated to urban lighting and lampwork. Here you can look at ancient torches, consider a variety of types of lanterns, from hand-held to street ones, and learn how lighting is regulated in modern Moscow. Do not forget to take the children, master classes and holidays are held for them, and you can also touch all the exhibits with your hands.

Motocafe "Enthusiast"

On the site of the former Fott store, a bicycle workshop and a cozy cafe-bar were opened. So while the masters are repairing your bike here, you can eat a delicious sandwich, drink coffee and admire the original interior of the workshop.

M. A. Bulgakov Museum (“Bad Apartment”) 12+

Known for the novel "Master and Margarita" Bad apartment number 50 in the house 302-bis on Bolshaya Sadovaya, in which Woland lived, has its own prototype. This is the apartment of Mikhail Bulgakov himself on Bolshaya Sadovaya, 10.

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art 0+

The activities of this museum of contemporary art are developing in three directions - exhibition, educational and research. Today, Garage is a respected international expert in the field of contemporary art.

Restaurant "Seiji"

Restaurant Japanese cuisine"Seiji" is included in the rating the best restaurants world and in the top 100 best restaurants in Moscow. It is here in the menu that you can find dishes of national cuisine that are new to us and familiar to the Japanese.

"Museum of Illusions" on the Arbat 0+

Do you want to visit the country of Gulliver, walk with a lion or save from zombies? Then head to the museum and get ready to disbelieve your eyes and be constantly surprised. The best craftsmen from all over the country worked on the exposition.

Bar Strelka 18+

Strelka ("Arrow") is a place where both professional craftsmen and true connoisseurs of art gather, who want to feel the urban spirit of the new era.

Central House of Artists 0+

A variety of exhibitions, large-scale book fairs, art and antique shops, a concert venue - all this you will find at the most famous exhibition venue in the capital.

Flacon Design Factory
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow

A place where you can freely create, express yourself and just have a good time. "Flacon" is numerous showrooms, workshops, restaurants, art cafes, as well as a platform for concerts, performances, and various events. Here you can always buy something unusual, be inspired by new ideas and start creating something of your own.

Interactorium "Mars-Tefo" 6+

An interactive tour of the future. Guests of the Interactorium have a unique opportunity to go forward several decades - at a time when people have already landed on Mars and are exploring this planet.

Ostankino Tower 12+

One of the central sights of Moscow takes the seventh place in the list of the most tall buildings. In a reinforced concrete structure 540 meters high, there is concert hall and an observation deck with stunning views of the city.

Moscow International Business Center "Moscow-City"

"City of Capitals", "Central Core", "Mercury City Tower": grandiose high-rise complexes in the Moscow City business district are growing from year to year. The district on Presnenskaya embankment is a place of constant construction and development, the real heart of business Moscow.

Museum-Reserve "Tsaritsyno" 0+

Royal palaces in the style of Russian Gothic, clear ponds... The park, which never became an imperial residence, is now open to everyone who wants to find a corner of calm in the bustling capital.

Moscow Zoo 0+

The Moscow Zoo, which is the oldest in the country, attracts millions of visitors every year. He not only acquaints the public with hundreds of species of animals, but also works on the conservation of fauna, conducts scientific and educational activities.

Grand Theatre
One of the greatest and most significant in the world

The Bolshoi Theater seems to need no introduction. He is known all over the world, working there is a great honor for any theatrical figure, and attending a performance is a constant joy for any fan of classical art.

Club Glavclub Green Concert 18+

Glavclub works for the sake of convinced music lovers and connoisseurs of concert sound. The club's sound and lighting systems ensure that every performance is exceptional, allowing listeners to interact with their favorite artists without interference.

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Institute for City Development and New Education. Institute for the exchange of ideas and the creation of meanings. Institute of Architecture for a Comfortable Environment and New Opportunities. Institute of Reasonable Action.
This is all - the Strelka Institute of Media, Architecture and Design.

Bauman Garden

Once on this place was the estate of Golitsyn. The prince himself gave the townspeople the right to visit the garden and walk along its shady alleys. Pushkin, Turgenev, Gogol and other famous Russian writers walked here.

Cultural center ZIL 6+

ZIL is the largest palace of culture in the capital, a multifunctional space with a large number of venues and a variety of posters. Every day there are performances, concerts, performances, festivals, lectures, master classes, events for children, expositions are open.

Apothecary garden

Admire tulips and cork trees, arrange a leisurely promenade through the picturesque greenhouse and taste the most delicious pies - all this can be done here, in the evergreen corner of Moscow. Every year new plants appear in the garden, so you always want to come back here.

Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts 0+

From antique amphora to paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso - the golden fund of the world cultural heritage in the collection of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center 0+

In the space of the museum there is a large exposition dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish people. The museum can be called one of the most technologically advanced and progressive in the capital - there is a 4D pavilion and many interactive exhibits.

Moscow theater "Sovremennik"

Over the years of its existence, the Sovremennik Theater has presented the world with many talented actors and has become one of the most significant in the history of the formation of national culture.

Garage Club 18+

Club "Garage" - a legendary place among the party-goers of the 90s. After the move, the club has become even more convenient, and shows and music programs have become even brighter. This place has a really cool dance floor!

Night Flight Club 18+
The oldest nightclub in Russia

The oldest nightclub in Moscow and Russia was opened back in 1991, marking the beginning of the development of the domestic club industry.

Cinema "Pioneer"

One of the best cinemas in the capital, equipped with the latest equipment and focusing on serious and high-quality cinema.

Night club Rodnya 18+
Meeting place for all club creative relatives

An up-to-date and modern place for creativity, work and club leisure Rodnya Studio (“Rodnya Studio”) on the territory of the Artplay Design Center.

Restaurant "Brasserie Bridge" 18+

"Brasserie Bridge" is the third reincarnation of the famous "Bridge". Financier Alexander Mamut, who owned a pretentious club, and then a restaurant on this site, decided to create a new project, calling on experts in delicious French cuisine.

Cafe "Saigon" on Savelovskaya

The Vietnamese restaurant delights visitors with exotic dishes. A cozy establishment, a spacious and bright hall, bright design give a feeling of comfort and have a good time.

Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"

The Fabrika Center for Creative Industries differs from other similar art clusters located in the buildings of former industrial enterprises. And all because the activity of the Oktyabr paper-dye factory has not been stopped and continues to this day - side by side with exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and festivals organized by the CTI.

Red October 0+

The largest confectionery enterprise in the USSR, and now - a cultural space in the center of Moscow.

Manor Kuskovo 0+

One of the most romantic places in Moscow - the Kuskovo estate. At one time it was called Moscow Region Versailles, so it resembled with its beauty the garden of the French kings.

We present the most beautiful places of our country, which should be seen not only by every photographer and traveler, but also by every inhabitant of our vast Russia. Read our material and you will see: we all have something to be proud of!

Natural parks, reserves

Lena Pillars, Yakutia

The Lena Pillars is a natural park in Russia, located on the banks of the Lena River in the Khangalassky ulus of Yakutia, 104 km from the city of Pokrovsk. The complex of vertically elongated rocks stretching for many kilometers, bizarrely piled up along the banks of the Lena, a deep valley cutting through the Prilenskoe plateau, never ceases to attract photographers and travelers. The pillars reach the highest density between the villages of Petrovskoye and Tit-Ary.

The height of the rock formations reaches 100 meters. Scientists believe that the formation of rocks began 560-540 million years ago, and the formation of the Lena Pillars as a form of relief - about 400 thousand years ago.

The Lena Pillars Nature Park was organized on the basis of Decree of the President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) dated August 16, 1994 No. 837 and government decree dated February 10, 1995 and is subordinate to the regional Ministry of Nature Protection. The area of ​​the park is 485 thousand hectares, the park consists of two branches - "Pillars" and "Sinsky".

Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka

The Valley of Geysers, one of the largest geyser fields in the world and the only one in Eurasia, is located in Kamchatka in the Kronotsky State biosphere reserve, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the natural complex "Volcanoes of Kamchatka".

The valley is deep canyon the Geysernaya River, on the sides of which, on an area of ​​​​about 6 square meters. km there are numerous outlets of geysers, hot springs, mud pots, thermal sites, waterfalls and lakes. On this territory, there is an abnormally high biodiversity and a high contrast of natural conditions and microclimate. The ecosystem of the Valley of Geysers is unique for the whole country. The reserve regime operates on the territory of the valley.

Since 1992, helicopter excursions have been organized here, under an agreement with the reserve, there is a strict system of rules for organizing excursions in order to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. In 2008, according to the voting results, the Valley of Geysers was included in the list of seven wonders of Russia.

Weathering pillars, Komi Republic

Pillars of weathering (Mansi blockheads) is a geological monument located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of the Komi Republic on the territory of the Pechoro-Ilychsky reserve on Mount Man-Pupu-ner (“ small mountain idols" translated from the Mansi language), in the interfluve of the Ichotlyaga and Pechora rivers. There are many legends associated with this extraordinary place. Pillars are considered one of the seven wonders of Russia.

Weathering Pillars are located quite far from inhabited places. Getting to them is already a feat in a sense. For this, by the way, you need to get a pass from the administration of the reserve. From the side of the Sverdlovsk region and the Perm Territory there is a walking route, from the side of the Komi Republic - automobile, water and foot routes.

About 200 million years ago in place stone pillars there were high mountains. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and first of all the weak rocks. Hard sericite-quartzite shales were less destroyed and survived to this day, while soft rocks were destroyed by weathering and carried by water and wind into relief depressions.

One pillar, 34 m high, stands somewhat apart from the others. Six others lined up at the edge of the cliff. The pillars have bizarre outlines and, depending on the place of inspection, either resemble the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or a ram. Indeed, this place is ideal for a photographer's fantasy! In the past, the Mansi deified the grandiose stone statues, worshiped them, but climbing Manpupuner was considered the greatest sin.

Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad Region

The Curonian Spit is a sandy spit located on the coast of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. It is a narrow and long strip of saber-shaped land separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea and stretching from the city of Zelenogradsk in the Kaliningrad region to the city of Klaipeda (Smiltyne) (Lithuania). The name of the spit comes from the name of the ancient tribes of the Curonians, who lived here before the colonization of Prussia by the Germans.

Length - 98 kilometers, width ranges from 400 meters (near the village of Lesnoy) to 3.8 kilometers (near Cape Bulviko, just north of Nida).

The Curonian Spit is a unique natural and anthropogenic landscape and a territory of exceptional aesthetic significance: the Curonian Spit is the largest sand body, which, along with the Hel and Vistula, is part of the Baltic sand spits complex, which has no analogues in the world. The high level of biological diversity due to the combination of different landscapes - from desert (dunes) to tundra (raised swamp) - gives an idea of ​​important and long-term ecological and biological processes in evolution.

The most significant element of the relief of the spit is a continuous strip of white sand dunes 0.3 - 1 km wide, partly approaching the highest in the world (up to 68 m). Thanks to his geographic location and orientation from the northeast to the southwest, it serves as a corridor for migratory birds of many species flying from the northwestern regions of Russia, Finland and the Baltic countries to the countries of Central and Southern Europe. Every year, in spring and autumn, 10 to 20 million birds fly over the spit, most of which stop here for rest and feeding.

Favorable climatic conditions allow you to relax on the Curonian Spit from May to November. In 2000, the Curonian Spit was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Nature reserve "Stolby". Krasnoyarsk region

The reserve is located on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan, bordering on the Central Siberian Plateau. The natural boundaries of the protected area are the right tributaries of the river. Yenisei: in the northeast - the Bazaikha river, in the south and southwest - the Mana and Bolshaya Slizneva rivers. From the northeast, the territory borders on the city of Krasnoyarsk, the border of the reserve can be reached by bus. The reserve was founded in 1925 on the initiative of the city residents to preserve natural complexes around the picturesque syenite remnants - "pillars". At present, its area is 47,219 hectares. Submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

lakes

Lake Baikal, Eastern Siberia

It is unlikely that Baikal needs any descriptions, but still ... Baikal is the most deep lake on the planet, the largest natural reservoir fresh water. The lake and coastal areas are distinguished by a unique diversity of flora and fauna. Locals and many in Russia traditionally call Baikal the sea.

Meaning maximum depth lake - 1642 m - was established in 1983 by L. G. Kolotilo and A. I. Sulimov during hydrographic work. Average depth The lake is also very large - 744.4 m. In addition to Baikal, only two lakes on Earth have a depth of more than 1000 meters: Tanganyika (1470 m) and the Caspian Sea (1025 m). One of the visiting cards of Russia, a place that you need to see with your own eyes at least once in your life!

Lake Seliger, Tver and Novgorod regions

Another place that needs no introduction. By the way, Seliger has another name - Ostashkovskoye Lake, after the name of the city of Ostashkov standing on the lake shore. The area of ​​the lake is 260 sq. km, including about 38 sq. km. km falls on the islands (there are more than 160 of them on Seliger). The largest among them is the island of Khachin. The area of ​​the entire pool is 2275 sq. km.

Seliger receives 110 tributaries. The largest are the rivers Krapivenka, Soroga and Seremukha. Only one river Selizharovka flows from it. The lake lies at an altitude of 205 meters above sea level and has glacial origin. This explains its peculiar shape - it is not a lake in the usual sense, but rather a chain of lakes stretching from north to south for 100 km and interconnected by short narrow channels. The coastline with a length of more than 500 km is notable for its indentation - capes overgrown with forests, deep picturesque bays protruding into the land, various in shape of the island.

The water in Seliger is clear, transparency reaches 5 meters. On the shores of the southern part of Lake Seliger are the city of Ostashkov and the estate "New Yeltsy".

Lake Kezenoy-am, Chechen Republic

Kezenoy-am is a lake on the border of the Vedeno region of the Chechen Republic and the Botlikh region of Dagestan. This is the largest and deepest lake North Caucasus located at an altitude of more than 1800 meters above sea level. The surface of the lake is 2.4 sq. km.

The depth of the lake reaches 74 m. The length of the lake from north to south is 2 kilometers, and from west to east - 2.7 kilometers. The maximum width is 735 meters. Length coastline- 10 kilometers.

Lake Baskunchak

Akhtubinsky district, Astrakhan region

Baskunchak - salt Lake with an area of ​​about 115 sq. km in the Akhtubinsky district of the Astrakhan region, about 270 km north of the Caspian Sea, and 53 km east of the Volga. Lake Baskunchak is part of a unique natural complex, which includes Mount Bolshoye Bogdo. In 1997 Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky natural complex was declared a reserve (Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky Reserve), where a special environmental regime was established on an area of ​​​​53.7 thousand hectares.

On the coast of the lake there are deposits of medicinal clays. In June-August, tourists come to the lake to swim in brine and take mud baths. There is no need to talk about the beauty of these places. There are no less photographers than those wishing to improve their health.

Jack London Lake, Magadan Region

Located in the upper reaches of the Kolyma River in the Yagodninsky district of the Magadan region, lies among the mountains, at an altitude of 803 meters, the length of the lake in the north-west direction is 10 kilometers, the depth is 50 meters.

There are many small lakes around Jack London Lake. The most prominent in size are the lakes Mechta, Anemone, Gray Gull, Invisible, Neighboring, Kudinovskie lakes. One of the most beautiful and exotic lakes Far East. Old-timers say that the lake got its name thanks to an unusual find made by the “discoverers”. When the lake was discovered, on the shore, the researchers found Jack London's book "Martin Eden".

Lake Elton, Volgograd Region

Elton - salty drainless self-suspended lake in the Pallasovsky district Volgograd region located near the border with Kazakhstan. It is considered the largest mineral lake in Europe and one of the most mineralized in the world. They say that the name of the lake comes from the Mongolian word "Altyn-Nor" - "gold mine".

The area of ​​the lake is 152 sq. km. Until 1882, salt was mined on the Elton, in 1910 the medical sanatorium "Elton" was founded on its shore (moved to a new location in 1945). In 2001, the lake and the surrounding areas of virgin steppes (106 thousand hectares) became part of the State Institution "Natural Park" Elton "".

Blue Lakes. Cherek-Balkar Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria

A group of five karst lakes in the Cherek region of Kabardino-Balkaria is located at the foot of a rocky ridge, from where the Cherek-Balkar gorge begins. Located at the entrance to the gorge, Blue Lake is a unique a natural phenomenon, interesting not only for Kabardino-Balkaria, but also on a national scale. Lower Blue Lake has several names: Chirik-kel (balk.) - rotten (stinking) lake; Sherej-ana (kab.) - mother of Cherek; Psykhurei (kab.) - round water (lake), natural artesian well.

The uniqueness of the Lower Blue Lake lies in the fact that with a relatively small surface (only 235 × 130 m), its depth reaches 258 meters. The water temperature on the surface in winter and summer is about +9 degrees. Not a single stream or river flows into the lake, but about 70 million liters flow out daily. At the same time, the level of the lake is unchanged, which is explained by powerful underwater sources. The blue color of the water is due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide and the refraction of light rays in a deep pool.

The nature here is quite picturesque: green hills, dense beech forests on steep slopes, and in the distance, in a blue haze, peaks sparkling in the sun. Closer to Babugent, the greenery becomes brighter, juicier. Near the village of Babugent there is a fork in the road. At the beginning of the road to the lake, there is a cave in the rock, in which traces of an ancient V-X parking centuries AD. Now many bats settle there, and sometimes, in bad weather, shepherds with flocks of sheep hide.

Seydozero, Kola Peninsula, Murmansk region

Lake in the Lovozero tundra on Kola Peninsula. "Seid" in translation from the Sami language means "sacred". The lake is located at an altitude of 189 m above sea level. The length of Seydozero is 8 km, the width is from 1.5 to 2.5 km.

According to a number of science fiction writers and ufologists, one of the alleged places of existence of the Hyperborean civilization. Seekers of the unknown have been exploring these places since 1922.

Lake (reservoir) Zyuratkul. Chelyabinsk region

Zyuratkul is located in Satka District Chelyabinsk region within the national park of the same name. One of the highest (724 m above sea level) reservoirs of the Southern Urals. The reservoir is surrounded by mountain ranges covered with dark coniferous forests. To the southwest is the Nurgush ridge - the highest ridge in the Chelyabinsk region. The main river that feeds the reservoir is the Bolshoy Kyl. Near the source of the Satka River and the dam is the small village of Zyuratkul, connected bus service with the city of Satka.

Previously, Zyuratkul was a natural lake. Now - a reservoir formed by a dam built on the Big Satka. A giant geoglyph was found near the lake. About forty stone tools made of quartzite were also found. The stone chipping technique makes it possible to date the tools to the Neolithic and Eneolithic (VI-III millennium BC). Researchers are still inclined towards the Copper-Stone Age (IV-III millennium BC). It is noted that at that time there were practically no forests in the Southern Urals (they appeared only 2,500 years ago), so the figure was easy to build and then view from a neighboring ridge until it was covered with a layer of soil.

Until the winter of 2012, another popular attraction was located on the shores of Lake Zyuratkul - Kitova Pier, which was also called the "Ural Disneyland". But in the fall of 2012, by a court decision, it was demolished.

Mountains and volcanoes

Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkaria

Elbrus is a stratovolcano located on the border of the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Elbrus is located north of the Greater Caucasus Range and is the highest peak in Russia. Given that the border between Europe and Asia is ambiguous, Elbrus is often also called the highest European mountain peak, thereby referring it to the list of "Seven Peaks".

The height of the western peak is 5642 m, the eastern one is 5621 m. ski resort Russia. The total area of ​​Elbrus glaciers is 134.5 sq. km. The most famous of them are: Big and Small Azau, Terskol.

Altai mountains

The Altai Mountains represent a complex system of the highest ranges in Siberia, separated by deep river valleys and vast intramountain and intermountain basins. The mountain system at the junction of the borders of Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. It is divided into Southern Altai (Southwestern), Southeastern Altai and Eastern Altai, Central Altai, Northern and Northeastern Altai, Northwestern Altai.

The Altai, Katunsky nature reserves and the Ukok plateau together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Altai - Golden Mountains". Thousands of tourists come to Altai. This is a favorite place for photo tours and independent trips.

Plateau "Divnogorie", Liskinsky district, Voronezh region

"Divnogorie" - a hill and a museum-reserve in the Liskinsky district Voronezh region Russia. It is located 10 km west of the district center on the right bank of the Don River and 80 km south of Voronezh. The museum was founded here in 1988, and in 1991 it received the status of a museum-reserve. Currently, the museum-reserve is one of the most popular and most recognizable sights of the Voronezh region. Every season, from May to October, it is visited by more than 60 thousand tourists.

The area of ​​the museum-reserve is more than 11 sq. km. The maximum height of the plateau above sea level reaches 181 meters, relative - 103 meters (the mouth of the Quiet Pine River at the confluence with the Don, which flows at the foot of the plateau, is located at an altitude of 78 m above sea level).

Dombay-Ulgen, Karachay-Cherkess Republic

Dombay-Ulgen - the peak of the western part of the Dividing Range Greater Caucasus(on the border of Abkhazia and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic). Dombay-Ulgen is the highest peak of Abkhazia, located east of the village of Dombay, has three peaks: western (4036 m), main (4046 m) and eastern (3950 m).

A steep ridge extends from the main peak to the north, ending in a lowering - the "Dombay saddle". From the Dombai saddle, there is a classic route (category 3B) going up, accessible for climbing in one day with a descent to the camp.

Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory

The Putorana Plateau is a mountain range located in the northwest of the Central Siberian Plateau. In the north and west, the plateau breaks off with a steep ledge (800 m or more), while the southern and eastern parts are characterized by gentle slopes. The maximum height of the plateau is 1701 m, among the highest peaks are the Kamen (1701 m), Holokit (1542 m), Kotuyskaya (1510 m) mountains. In the north, the Putorana Plateau borders on the Taimyr Peninsula. The name Putorana, translated from Evenki, means "lakes with steep banks."

The area of ​​the plateau is 250 thousand square kilometers, which is comparable to the territory of Great Britain. On the territory of the plateau is the Putorana State nature reserve recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Marble canyon Ruskeala, Republic of Karelia, Ruskeala village

Mountain park "Ruskeala" - tourist complex, located in the Sortavala region of the Republic of Karelia, near the village of Ruskeala. The main object of the complex is a former marble quarry filled with groundwater.

The quarries, discovered by pastor Alopeus, began to be developed at the beginning of the reign of Catherine II. The first developments were led by Captain Kozhin, who was advised by Italian experts. Today, the length of the quarry from north to south is 460 meters, the width is up to 100 meters. The distance from the highest point of the quarry wall to its bottom is over 50 meters. The transparency of water reaches 15-18 meters.

Ruskeala marble was used in the construction of the most beautiful and significant buildings in St. Petersburg and its palace suburbs. I'm lined Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the floors of the Kazan Cathedral were laid, the window sills of the Hermitage were made, the windows were framed Marble Palace and the facade of the Mikhailovsky Castle, as well as the underground halls of the St. Petersburg metro stations "Primorskaya" and "Ladoga". In 2010, a significant part of the filming of the film "The Dark World" took place in Ruskeala.

Eastern and Western Sayans. Eastern Siberia

Eastern and Western Sayans - a common name for two mountain systems in southern Siberia. They distinguish the Western Sayan (length 650 km, height up to 3971 m - Mount Mongun-Taiga, which is the top of the ridge of the same name - the highest peak in Eastern Siberia, however, more often this ridge is not attributed to the Sayan Mountains, but is isolated into a separate mountain system- mountains of Tuva), consisting of leveled and peaked ridges, on which there is no glaciation, separated by intermountain basins, and the Eastern Sayan (length about 1000 km, height up to 3491 m - Mount Munku-Sardyk) with typical mid-mountain ridges bearing glaciers. The rivers belong to the Yenisei basin. Mountain taiga prevails on the slopes, turning into mountain tundra.

Western Sayan southwestern part borders with Altai. Its main ridge is the Dividing Sayan Range with the highest point - Mount Kyzyl-Taiga (3121 m). The ridges of the Western Sayan are characterized by steep slopes, indented relief, and vast areas of stone placers. The height of the ridges in the west does not exceed 2500-3000 m, in the east it decreases to 2000 m.

The Eastern Sayan stretches almost at right angles to the Western. Its ridges form a system of “white mountains” (Manskoye, Kanskoye) and “squirrels”, which got their name because of the snow on the peaks that does not melt all year round. In the central part, in the upper reaches of the Kazyr and Kizir rivers, several ridges form a "knot" with the highest point - Grandiose Peak (2982 m). In the southeast there are the highest and hardest-to-reach ridges - Big Sayan, Tunkinskiye Goltsy, Kitoyskiye Goltsy, Kropotkin. The highest point of the Eastern Sayan - Munku-Sardyk (3491 m) is located in the ridge of the same name. Between the Sayan ridges there are more than a dozen basins of various sizes and depths, the most famous of which is the Abakan-Minusinsk basin, known for its archaeological sites. It is worth noting a large number of waterfalls.

Almost everywhere in the Sayans, dark coniferous taiga spruce-cedar-fir forests prevail, rising in the western and central parts to altitudes of 1500–1800 m and more; light deciduous-cedar forests form the upper boundary of the forest at altitudes of 2000–2500 m. The fauna is as rich as the flora. The largest city located in Sayanakh - Krasnoyarsk.

Mountains of Shikhany. Republic of Bashkortostan

Shikhany - isolated hills in the Bashkir Cis-Urals, consisting of four single mountains: Tratau, Shakhtau, Yuraktau and Kushtau, which form a narrow chain stretched along the Belaya River for 20 km. Shikhany are located near the cities of Sterlitamak and Ishimbay. They are unique monuments of nature - the remains of a barrier reef formed in the warm sea of ​​the early Permian period. The imprints of ancient plants and animals have been preserved in the stones of which these shikhans are made.

The highest shihan is Tratau (or Toratau). Its height is 402 meters above sea level, and its relative height is 280 meters. At its foot, the ruins of a women's prison, one of the islands of the Gulag archipelago, have been preserved. Shikhan Tratau flaunts on the coat of arms of the city of Ishimbay, is a symbol of the Ishimbay region of Bashkiria. In the past, this mountain was considered sacred.

Volcano Krenitsyn. Sakhalin Region, Onekotan Island

Active volcano on Onekotan Big Island Kuril ridge. The largest two-tiered "volcano within a volcano" in the world is located in the southern part of Onekotan Island. The height of the volcano is 1324 m.

The volcanic cone rises in the form of an island inside Lake Koltsevoe lying at an altitude of 400 m (diameter about 7 km). The lake is surrounded by somma - the walls of the more ancient Tao-Rusyr caldera (heights 540–920 m with a base diameter of 16–17 km).

Only one historical eruption is known, which happened in 1952.

Volcano Tyatya, Kuril Islands

An active volcano on the Kunashir Island of the Great Kuril Ridge, on the territory of the Kuril Reserve. Speaking geographical terms, Tyatya is a stratovolcano of the somma-vesuvius type ("volcano in a volcano"). The height reaches 1819 m (the highest point of Kunashir; in 1977 and subsequent years, the southeastern part of the edge of the summit crater collapsed and most of the material collapsed into the northeastern crater. As a result, the total height of the volcano decreased by about 30-50 meters and is currently probably less than 1800 meters above sea level).

The height of the somma is 1485 m, it has a regular truncated cone with a diameter of 15–18 km at the base and up to 2.5 km at the annular ridge. The foot slopes of the volcano are decorated with coniferous-broad-leaved forests with bamboo and thickets of stone birch and elfin cedar. In the forests at the foot you can often meet a bear. The path to the volcano is difficult, but most tourists get to the volcano from Yuzhno-Kurilsk.

caves

Orda cave, Perm region

Orda Cave is located on the southwestern outskirts of the village of Orda in the Perm Territory, on the left bank of the Kungur River. Consists of "dry" and underwater parts. The length of the dry part is 300 meters, underwater - 4600 meters. To date, the Ordinskaya cave is the longest flooded cave in Russia. In addition, part of the cave is the longest siphon in the CIS - 935 meters.

The cave is ranked 21st among the longest gypsum caves in the world. Famous photographer Viktor Lyagushkin dedicated Orda cave a whole photo project.

Kungur cave, Perm region

This is one of the most popular attractions in Siberia and the Urals, a natural monument of all-Russian significance. The cave is located in the Perm Territory, on the right bank of the Sylva River on the outskirts of the city of Kungur in the village of Filippovka, 100 km from Perm.

A unique geological monument - one of the largest karst caves in the European part of Russia, the seventh longest gypsum cave in the world. The length of the cave is about 5700 m, of which 1.5 km is equipped for tourists. average temperature air in the center of the cave +5 °C, relative humidity in the center of the cave - 100%. The Kungur cave contains 58 grottoes, 70 lakes, 146 t. "organ pipes" (the highest - in the Etheric grotto, 22 m) - high shafts, reaching almost to the surface.

Architecture

Leaning tower of Nevyansk. Sverdlovsk region, city of Nevyansk

Not everyone knows that we in Russia have our own kind of Leaning Tower of Pisa - an inclined tower in the center of Nevyansk, built in the first half of the 18th century by order of Akinfiy Demidov.

The height of the tower is 57.5 meters, the base is a square with a side of 9.5 m. The deviation of the tower from the vertical is about 1.85 m, and the greatest slope is observed at the lower tier (3 ° 16 "). The exact date of construction of the tower is unknown, different sources give dates ranging from 1721 to 1745.

The tower is a massive quadrangle with 3 octagonal tiers built on top. Inside the tower is divided into several levels - floors.

The purpose of the first floor is not exactly established. Demidov's office was located on the second floor, and during the Soviet era there was a prison in it. On the third floor there was a laboratory: traces of silver and gold were found in the soot taken from the chimneys of furnaces. According to one version, Demidov minted counterfeit money here. According to another, here Demidov, secretly from the state treasury, smelted silver and gold, which was mined in his mines in Altai.

Even higher is the so-called "auditory room". Its peculiarity is that standing in one corner of the room, you can clearly hear what they say in the opposite corner. The effect observed in the room is associated with the special shape of the ceiling - it is vaulted and at the same time slightly flattened.

On the seventh and eighth floors there are chiming chimes created by the English watchmaker Richard Phelps in 1730. The tower is completed by a roof and a metal spire with a weather vane hoisted on it, made of perforated iron, in which the noble coat of arms of the Demidovs is engraved.

There is a legend saying that the tower tilted due to the flooding of the cellars with all the workers who minted counterfeit money. By Decree of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR No. 1327 of August 30, 1960, the tower was included in the list of historical monuments to be protected as monuments of national importance.

Ivolginsky datsan. Republic of Buryatia, the village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga

Ivolginsky datsan is a large Buddhist monastic complex, the center of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia, which is the largest Buddhist community in Buryatia. One of the brightest monuments of Russian history and architecture. Located in the village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga, 36 km from the center of Ulan-Ude.

Bird home. Republic of Crimea

Among all the sights of Crimea, it is not easy to choose one thing. But we decided to stop at one of the most inspiring places. The Swallow's Nest is a monument of architecture and history, located on a sheer 40-meter Aurora cliff of Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra (Yalta City Council).

The building looks like a medieval knight's castle like the Belem tower or the Miramare villa near Trieste. The first wooden building on this site was erected for a retired Russian general after the Russian-Turkish war of 1877–1878; it can be seen on the canvases of famous marine painters: I. K. Aivazovsky, L. F. Lagorio, A. P. Bogolyubov, and also in photographs of the time.

The second owner of this amazing dacha was the court physician A. K. Tobin. There is also very little information about him. After his death, the house was owned by a widow for some time, who sold the plot to the Moscow merchant Rakhmanina. She demolished the old building, and soon a wooden castle appeared, which she called "Swallow's Nest".

The Swallow's Nest got its present form thanks to the oil industrialist Baron Steingel, who liked to relax in the Crimea. Steingel bought a summer cottage on the Aurora Rock and decided to build a romantic castle there, which resembles medieval buildings on the banks of the Rhine. The project for the new house was commissioned from engineer and sculptor Leonid Sherwood, son of architect Vladimir Sherwood, author of the Historical Museum on Red Square in Moscow.

At the beginning of World War I, the estate was bought by the Moscow merchant P. Shelaputin, who opened a restaurant in the castle. In the 1930s, there was a reading room of the local Rest House, but the premises were recognized as emergency and closed.

In 1927, the Swallow's Nest was damaged during a strong earthquake. It was not until 1967–1968 that repairs were made. In addition to the monolithic slab, the entire structure was surrounded by anti-seismic belts. The tower, increased in height, acquired more decorative effect thanks to four spiers. In 2013, cracks were found in the foundation slab, and in the autumn the visit was suspended for design work on the reconstruction - strengthening the rock.

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Chara Sands, Trans-Baikal Territory

Chara Sands is a tract in the Kalarsky district of the Trans-Baikal Territory, which is sand massif approximately 10 km by 5 km. The Chara sands are located in the basin of the same name, in the foothills of the Kodar ridge, 9 kilometers from the village of Chara, between the valleys of the Chara, Middle Sakukan and Upper Sakukan rivers. The massif is a geological monument of nature of the geomorphological type of federal rank.

BAM station Novaya Chara is 10 kilometers away. The massif is elongated from the southwest to the northeast and occupies an area of ​​about 50 sq. km. There are no such large massifs of free-flowing moving sands in any basin of Transbaikalia. The Chara sands are outwardly similar to the deserts of Central Asia. The vegetation is slightly different from the taiga: there are areas with larch, dwarf birch and moisture-loving dwarf pine. In the northeastern part of the tract there are two small lakes - Alyonushka and Tayozhnoye.

Avacha Bay, Kamchatka Territory

Avacha Bay is a large non-freezing bay of the Pacific Ocean near the south-east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, it is the main transport "gateway" of the Kamchatka Territory. The main advantage of the bay is that it is one of the largest bays in the world: it can accommodate any ship in the world!

The length of the bay is 24 kilometers, the width at the entrance is 3 kilometers, the total area of ​​the water surface is 215 sq. km. Depth up to 26 meters. The Avacha and Paratunka rivers flow into the bay. The cities of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Vilyuchinsk are located along the shores of the bay. The bay is the main base of the Russian Pacific Fleet in Kamchatka.

A kind of symbol of the bay and its attraction are the Three Brothers rocks, located at the exit to the open Avacha Bay.

Commander Islands. Aleutsky District, Kamchatka Territory

Commander Islands - an archipelago of four islands in the southwestern part of the Bering Sea of ​​the Pacific Ocean, administratively part of the Aleutsky District of the Kamchatka Territory of Russia. The islands are named after the navigator Commander Vitus Bering, who discovered them in 1741. On the largest of them - Bering Island - there is a grave of a navigator. Commander Islands - a place of mixing of Russian and Aleutian cultures. They have great potential for the development of northern tourism.

Patomsky crater. Irkutsk region

Patomsky crater - a cone of crushed limestone blocks on the slope of a mountain in the Patomsky Highlands in the Irkutsk region. Discovered in 1949 by geologist Vadim Viktorovich Kolpakov. Among the local population it is called the "Nest of the Fiery Eagle", also known as the "Kolpakov's Cone", "Dzhebulda Crater", "Yavaldinsky Crater".

This is a geological object unique in its characteristics, which is a ring structure central type with a bulk cone composed of limestone and other rocks. The Patom crater was formed over a long period of time about 500 years ago.

The diameter of the crater along the ridge is 76 m. The cone is crowned with a flat top, which is an annular shaft. In the center of the funnel there is a hill up to 12 m high. The total volume of the cone is estimated at 230-250 thousand cubic meters, the mass is about a million tons.

Agura waterfalls. City of Sochi, Krasnodar Territory

Cascade of waterfalls located on the Agura River in the Khostinsky district of Sochi. The distance from the Black Sea coast is 4 km. Further up the river - the Middle waterfall, then the Upper.

The Lower Agur waterfall is the first and most interesting of the three large waterfalls on the Agura River. It consists of two cascades: the lower one is 18 m high and the upper one is 12 m high. Under it is a wide and deep pool of blue water. From the Devil's hole canyon to the Lower waterfall is approximately 1.5 km. Behind the first waterfall, a series of stairs and rises lead up through 500 m to the Middle Agur waterfall - 23 meters, and then to the Upper - 21 meters waterfall. close Upper waterfall to the left of the path there are rocks called Eagles.

Vasyugan swamps. Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions

One of the most big swamps in the world, located in Western Siberia, in the interfluve of the Ob and Irtysh, on the territory of the Vasyugan Plain, located for the most part within the Tomsk region, and in small parts - the Novosibirsk and Omsk regions and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.

The swamp area is 53 thousand square meters. km (for comparison: the area of ​​Switzerland is 41 thousand sq. km), the length from west to east is 573 km, from north to south - 320 km.

Vasyugan swamps arose about 10 thousand years ago and have been constantly increasing since then - 75% of their modern area was swamped less than 500 years ago. Marshes are the main source of fresh water in the region (water reserves - 400 cubic km), there are about 800 thousand small lakes, many rivers originate from swamps, in particular: Ava, Bakchar, Big Yugan, Vasyugan, Demyanka, etc. d.

Vasyugan swamps are home to numerous local fauna, including the rare one. Of the rare species of animals in the swamps, in particular, reindeer, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, osprey, gray shrike, peregrine falcon live. Squirrels, elks, sables, wood grouses, white partridges, hazel grouses, black grouses are present in significant quantities, mink, otter, wolverine are in smaller quantities. The flora also includes rare and endangered plant species and plant communities. Cranberries, blueberries, and cloudberries are widely distributed among wild plants.

Now the fauna and flora of the swamps is under threat due to the development of the territory during the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas fields.

In preparing the article, materials from Wikipedia were used.

Happy travels!

What to see in Moscow and the Moscow region on your own from the sights for 2, 3 days of rest in the capital? Consider interesting places for tourists that you should definitely see with children or adults, find out the schedule, ticket prices, get acquainted with the map.

Noisy wide avenues, large-scale squares, bubbling fountains, evergreen parks, interesting museums, ancient temples and cathedrals, art galleries, theaters and palaces of arts, architectural monuments and many places of interest - this is a multifaceted and eventful Moscow.

Moscow is a city of contrasts, a "third Rome" and a "big village", a place for the elite and at the same time for everyone.

The city that never sleeps, keeps many mysteries and secrets, impresses with its scale, drives you crazy with constant movement and endless rhythm of life.

Moscow is a city of amazing places and unique attractions, the list of which is endless. Therefore, to say that for a complete knowledge of the city you will need to visit ten places is silly. But there is a list of the main interesting places in Moscow that are worth visiting, once having visited this city and returning home, one could safely say - “Yes. I saw Moscow! These must-haves include the most popular tourist sites.

• Red Square is a place with a high concentration of cultural attractions. Within walking distance there are: St. Basil's Cathedral, the Moscow Kremlin and the Mausoleum of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the State Historical Museum.

• Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy, to the territory of which the Botanical Garden and the Ostankino Park are attached. Various exhibitions and festivals are held here almost every day.

Website: http://vdnh.ru

• Tretyakov Gallery, which stores about 180,000 exhibits. The museum conducts an active exhibition activity and regularly holds lectures on Russian art.

Website: http://tretyakovgallery.ru

• The Boulevard Ring is a continuous sequence of boulevards and squares, which is a geographical "horseshoe" of ten boulevards and thirteen squares in the center of Moscow.

• The Ostankino TV Tower is the tallest tower in Europe and Asia. In addition to a tour of the television and radio broadcasting tower, tourists can visit the observation deck, the museum and the Seventh Heaven restaurant at the top of the building.

Website: http://www.tvtower.ru

• The State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Russia is one of the most significant opera and ballet theaters in the world. You can visit his performances on your own or as part of a tour of the theater building - as part of a group.

Website: https://www.bolshoi.ru

• Museum of Cosmonautics, with an exhibition area of ​​8500 m², which presents the achievements of domestic astronautics in authentic exhibits.

Website: http://www.kosmo-museum.ru

• Central Park of Culture and Leisure. Gorky of the world level, with total area over 219 ha. On its territory are the legendary Sparrow Hills, Andreevsky Ponds, the Neskuchny Garden from the former noble estates and the Muzeon Park of Arts are the center of attraction for all connoisseurs of various types of art.

Website: https://www.park-gorkogo.com

• Moscow Zoo, opened in 1864. Its collection includes 1132 species of animals.

Website: http://www.moscowzoo.ru

• Museum "House on the Embankment", where the atmosphere of the apartment of the Soviet intelligentsia of the 30s of the last century is recreated and genuine furniture of the former residents of the house is presented.

Website: http://dnnmuseum.ru

• The State Department Store (GUM) is a large shopping complex, as well as a place for all kinds of entertainment and exhibitions.

The “spirit” of the city so densely filled the walls and spaces of the presented places that almost each of them is a strong energy source that evokes a lot of emotions, impressions, thoughts and associations in people.

• By the way, if you haven't found it yet good hotel or an apartment from the owners, then it will come in handy.

Prices for excursions in Moscow

Having visited Moscow with an introductory excursion purpose for a short period of time, a tourist needs to decide in advance on the places to visit, according to his own interests and priorities. The purpose of each tour program offered by various travel agents is to showcase the place, with a fascinating and interesting monologue of the guide about the attraction. And the goal of a tourist who has purchased such a tour is to relax, think positively and enjoy what is happening.

Places where you can many. In addition to the thematic division of tours, they can also be divided according to cost into:

• free;
• budgetary;
• available;
• expensive;
• VIP tours.

Sometimes it is the budget of the guest that becomes the reason for choosing this or that excursion.

1. You can see most of the parks, squares, temples and exhibition halls in Moscow for free by arranging such excursions on your own.
2. Budget options for excursions are walking tours and sightseeing tours. For 350 rubles a tourist can visit walking tour called “Novodevichy necropolis and the walls of the monastery”, “Theatrical Moscow”, with a walk through the theatrical places of the city or “Shekhtel’s Moscow - Modern Moscow”, having studied the buildings-monuments of architecture, and for 700 rubles - all the Stalinist skyscrapers by bus, a two-hour daytime walk in the capital or in the evening along the “City Lights”, as well as go to the original Izmailovo district.
3. With a budget in the range of 1000-2000 rubles, a tourist can purchase excursions: “Red Square in an Hour”, “Golden Moscow” to the main attractions or “The History of Two Arbats”, as well as visit several museums.
4. Within the range of 3000-5000 rubles, a guest can go on a tour of the MCC, the Diamond Fund and the Armory, the Abramtsevo estate, the Tretyakov Gallery, Ostankino and VDNKh.
5. Prices for VIP excursions with a personal guide depend on the distance of the trip, transfer, number of tourists and are organized to any places and sights of the capital on any day and time.

Where to go in Moscow with children?

The city “on seven hills” is interesting and fascinating not only for adults, but also for young guests of the capital. You won’t have to look long for what to do in Moscow with children.

1. The most informative, useful and entertaining among group excursions up to 7 people is “Moscow for little whys and whys”, costing 4500 rubles and lasting up to 2 hours. Children will get acquainted with the main places of the capital and important events from the history of the country and will understand how great it is to learn new things.
2. The Museum of Bad Children is an amazing unique place of its kind, a visit to which is useful for raising a child. The theme of the museum is the norms of good manners adopted in different eras. All exhibits can be touched, smelled, tried on, carried from place to place. The price of the entrance ticket is 500 rubles per person.
3. The Big Fanny entertainment center on the Arbat is a place of unforgettable and most unusual entertainment for children. The concept of the center includes many interactive locations and attractions: a museum of sweets, illusions, records and facts, as well as a petting zoo, labyrinths, a dry pool and more. The price of an entrance ticket for a child or an adult is 1550 rubles. Please note that some attractions are charged separately.

And of course, be sure to take a sightseeing tour along the river:

What can you see in Moscow on your own in 3 days?

The great Russian capital has something to show its guests, but it takes a lot of time and effort to fully experience the identity of the city.

Especially active tourists or frequent guests of the capital will find something to see in Moscow in 3 days. For those who are in the capital for the first time and have only two or three days to get acquainted with the city, it is best to correctly think over the program and route the day before, as well as calculate the budget needed to implement all the plans for a short capital weekend.

1. Having only 1 day of free time at your disposal on vacation in Moscow, you should not hesitate to go to Red Square - the epicenter of attractions and the pride of the country. Here you can take a walk surrounded by legendary buildings, visit the temple, the armory and buy gifts for family and friends by visiting GUM. You can visit all this on any day of the week.

Such a day program should also be included in a two- or three-day weekend.

1. Having an extra second day in the city, romantic couples should spend it in Central park culture and recreation. Gorky, as well as visit the Ostankino TV Tower, ending your weekend in the capital with dinner at the Seventh Heaven restaurant. People who are fond of architecture and design should see the buildings on the Arbat, walking to Spiridonovka, get acquainted with the history of the mansions of Moscow "millionaires" or purchase a mini-tour "Nice to meet you, Moscow!", Costing 3500 rubles per person.
2. The second day of a three-day stay in Moscow can be used to learn about the history of the city by going to the Metro Museum, unusual courtyards and lanes historical districts- Ivanovskaya Gorka and Khitrovka, visit several museums in the central part of the city. Those who do not get tired of walking are recommended to visit the Moscow City business center with its glass skyscrapers and millions of lights - this is the place where you should take a walk in Moscow in the evening.

On the third day, if the good weather has become a pleasant vacation bonus, you should go to the museum-reserves Borodino field or Tsaritsyno for the whole day. And you can finish the weekend with dinner at the original restaurant “In the Dark”.

If you are going to make the most of your time in the city, get ready for eventful events and put on comfortable shoes.

Moscow sightseeing map

Heart of the capital - Central administrative District, which includes 10 important districts of Moscow, where there are thousands of attractions, a complete list of which cannot be reproduced even by a native or an experienced art critic. And only having decided on their preferences, each tourist will be able to find here what is best to see in Moscow from the sights.

The map of sights of the capital of Russia is easiest to perceive regionally:

• Arbat is quiet streets and memorial museum-apartments;
• Tverskoy district is the most saturated space: holy places, government buildings, theaters and museums, fashionable hotels, boutiques and pretentious restaurants;
• Basmanny district is the most “Moscow” Moscow, fussy and ambiguous;
• Zamoskvorechye is one of the most “artistic” places in the city, with old estates, famous galleries;
• Presnensky district - the epicenter modern architecture, here are the skyscrapers of Moscow City;
• Tagansky district - the "spiritual" center of the capital, where ancient monasteries are located;
• Khamovniki is a continuous series of museums and galleries.

No matter what area the tourist is on his way to, it is always worth starting from the famous Red Square.

At self walk By popular places capital, you need a metro map that will lead to all the sights:

How beautiful our planet Earth is. There is so much that is not seen and not identified in it. God gave us one life to fully enjoy it, to see all the beauty of the nature of our home. But it is not always possible to see everything and go everywhere.

And today, in order to catch up a little, we will make a small virtual adventure, acquaintance, through the most beautiful and colorful places on the planet Earth, where each of us should visit in this life! Choose what you like best, and go on a summer vacation. In total, I picked up twenty-one of the most beautiful places that I liked the most, and I hope you, my dear readers.

Each photo was taken by professional photographers in order to convey the beauty that is worth seeing live at least once!

Bagan, Myanmar

Beautiful ancient architecture with clean and transparent air. And thick fog in the morning. A colorful place on our planet, where each of us should visit.

withered salt lake Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia

And this is perhaps one of the most colorful places on our planet. The only corner in the world where heaven and earth truly merge into one. You can see it especially in the last photo.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

One of the most ancient bays of human civilization. The sea and the wind made rocks here - an amazing work of art

Cairo, Egypt

One of the wonders of the world. Rumor has it that at that time, and this is about 5000 years ago, humanity could not build such a miracle on its own, with simple tools. On the rock paintings, scientists have deciphered (disputes are still going on) some data on this matter. It turned out that they helped the Egyptians build the pyramids alien civilization, which has now completely lost contact with us. And until now, the pyramids of Cheops serve as a kind of haven for spaceships. Amazing spectacle!

Azores

The beautiful scenery of the Azores with their active geysers and huge green glades of fresh grass.

Palawan Island, Philippines

Unforgettable landscape of tropical islands in the Philippines. And who said that Heaven on Earth is not possible?!

Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina

Great and powerful waterfalls falling directly on sheer cliffs. Sun, rainbow and salt spray.

Twelve Apostles, Australia

Stunning separate huge boulder rocks in the middle of the salty blue sea.

California National Park, United States of America

Quiet, lively places with centuries-old forests and giant pines. The place where the soul sings!

Hanging Mountains in China

Legendary and world-famous Hanging Mountains in China. It was from them that the famous director James Cameron copied the flying rocks in his epic "Avatar".

Antelope Canyon, USA

Centuries-old canyons in the United States of America. Once upon a time, rivers flowed here, and it was the water with the wind that gave them an unsurpassed memorable appearance.

Baikal, Russia

The largest accumulation of fresh water in all globe. No one has yet managed to measure the depth of our Lake Baikal, and every year, its depth is growing and growing, due to the discrepancy tectonic plates. Truly graceful and at the same time the most beautiful natural phenomenon.

Hamilton Basin, Texas, USA

The famous natural pool in Texas.

angkor wat in cambodia

Perhaps one of the most ancient buildings of mankind. Where the spirit of history and the mysterious whisper of leaves make you connect with nature, knowing the meaning of human existence.

City of Positano, Italy

City on the side of a mountain. One awkward move and you can go head over heels. But to those who are careful, nature will reveal all its true beauty.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

One of the largest waterfalls on the planet Earth. A wonderful spectacle of natural power!

The property of the entire human race is the Great Wall of China. The construction began in 472 BC against nomadic raids on Chinese tribes. The length of the wall is, not much, not enough, 8851.8 kilometers. The only architectural monument that is visible even from space.

Eiffel Tower, France

The Eiffel Tower has long been associated in the world with France, with its high fashion, and perfumes of unsurpassed quality. It is also the center of all couples in love. In general, the most spectacular building that everyone must see at least once in their lives.

No less interesting places are in Arizona. The whole landscape is decorated with an unusual wave pattern. The surface of this area very much resembles the surface of a planet not as distant as Mars.

That's all dear readers, have a good day and wonderful travels!

Moscow is a city with a long history, refined culture and beautiful traditions. Many tourists, having arrived in Belokamennaya, do not know where to start getting to know her. Today we will consider the main attractions of the Russian capital, which are recommended to visit for all guests of this city. We will find out where to visit in Moscow in order to absorb the spirit and atmosphere of the city as much as possible.

Red Square

Home which is located in the heart of the city. The streets leaving the square lead to different parts of the city, and then to the country, growing into highways. The monuments on Red Square in Moscow can be viewed all day long. Walking here, you can admire the beauty of St. Basil's Cathedral, which for many years has been considered calling card the Mother See. The square is also home to attractions such as the Mausoleum, the Upper and Middle Trading Rows, the Kazan Cathedral, and it is forbidden to drive around the square by cars, and bicycles are not accepted, so it is only accessible to pedestrians.

Many go to Moscow to visit the tomb of V.I. Lenin, so it is worth indicating the opening hours of the Mausoleum. The attraction accepts guests from 10.00 to 13.00 daily, except Monday and Friday. Entrance to the Mausoleum is free.

Kremlin and Manezhnaya Square

Here is waiting for you Historical Museum, The Armory and the Kremlin are not only a symbol of Russian statehood, but also one of the world's largest architectural ensembles. On its territory you can see temples, ancient towers, palaces and front administration buildings.

Gorky Park

One of the most famous Moscow parks, where you can find a lot of entertainment complexes and attractions. In winter, when the rides stop working, a huge open skating rink is poured here. On holidays, Gorky Park invites everyone to folk festivals, various shows, concerts and discos.

Those who wish to relax in a calm and peaceful atmosphere can go to the Golitsyn pond. Here you can rent a boat. And near the pond there are tennis courts, playgrounds, cafes and other adults.

Tretyakov Gallery

Speaking of Moscow, one should not forget about such sights as the Tretyakov Gallery. The mode of operation of this most interesting institution will be convenient even for the busiest tourists. The gallery is a huge museum complex whose history began in the middle of the 19th century. Within its walls are stored expositions of Russian art from the 11th to the 20th century. In the Old Russian section there are expositions of icon painters of the 12th-17th centuries. Among them there are both very famous authors and nameless ones. The works of Theophan the Greek, Dionysius and Andrei Rublev deserve special attention. In the halls of the 18th and 19th centuries there are expositions, which consist mainly of works by Russian masters. Here the works of such authors as F. S. Rokotov, K. P. Bryullov and A. A. Ivanov deserve special attention. Russian art of the second half of the 19th century is presented in the gallery in a very diverse and exhaustive way. Paintings by Kramskoy, Repin, Vasnetsov and Shishkin deserve special attention. Special place in the collection of the museum is occupied by the Treasury. In it are artwork from precious materials. "Treasury" covers the period from the 12th to the 20th century. And this is not all that the Tretyakov Gallery can surprise with. The operating hours of the complex are as follows: 10.00-19.30 on all days except Monday. The box office is open until 18.30.

Tsaritsyno

The historical architectural reserve arose during the time of Catherine II. Here you are waiting interesting buildings: Opera House, Palace, Bread House and other buildings that have recently undergone high-quality restoration.

VDNH

Another symbol that Moscow is known for is VDNKh. On the impressive space occupied by the exhibition complex, you can see dozens of pavilions. They host exhibitions dedicated to various issues of industry, science, agriculture and the social sphere. In addition to domestic developments, expositions of foreign experts can also be found at VDNKh. Various leisure programs are regularly organized here, as well as celebrations dedicated to Russian and international holidays.

A large number of world-famous monuments are located on the territory of VDNKh. The lion's share of them appeared during the Soviet era. Separately, it is worth highlighting the composition called "Worker and Collective Farm Girl" by V. Mukhina. And not far from the main entrance is the monument "Conquerors of Space".

"Bunker 42"

Back in 1956, an underground building was put into operation, which was intended to protect the first persons of the USSR from a nuclear strike. Bunker 42 is located in the very center of Moscow - on Taganka. Its depth is over 50 meters. To date, the shelter has lost its original value and has become. Various thematic excursions are conducted in it, one way or another affecting the 50-80 years of the last century. The museum is open around the clock, but tickets can be purchased from 10.00 to 20.00.

Arbat

Arbat in Moscow is one of the oldest streets, which is very popular among tourists. Following the example of Hollywood, they made an "avenue of stars" on the Arbat. To get on it, you just need to call the specified number and pay for your belonging to the "stars". But the main value of the Arbat is picturesque buildings, many of which were built in the 19th century. If you want to walk along a beautiful street that will allow you to feel the spirit of old Moscow and recharge exclusively positive emotions, go to the Arbat! In Moscow today there are not many streets with such energy. Paving stones, flowerpots, antique lanterns - all this enhances the effect and allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

Zoo

The main exposition that attracts tourists to the Moscow Zoo is the "Island of Animals". On the first floor you can meet such exotic animals as the Amur tiger, the Himalayan bear and On the second floor there is an exposition called "Exotarium". It consists of a huge number of aquariums with exotic fish. And there are also small marine animals with different corners planets.

Animal Island is far from all that can be seen at the Moscow Zoo. On its vast territory, you can meet many representatives of both Russian and foreign fauna: antelopes, various waterfowl, horses, polar and brown bears, cheetahs, wolves, snakes and many others. The zoo is open to guests every day, except Monday, from 10.00 to 18.00. However, the box office is open until 17.00.

Continuing to get to know Russian capital, go to its old center - Armenian lane. Here you will find a museum dedicated to the street lighting of the city. The building itself is a monument of Russian architecture - white-stone chambers of the 17th century. And inside you will get acquainted with the history of the street. The exposition presents all kinds of light sources used in a particular period of history. There are also many historical photographs of the evening capital. Anyone can light the old lanterns using the remote control, or feel like a belated pedestrian on the streets of the old city. In addition, the museum conducts various excursions, interactive programs and workshops for children and adults. Therefore, those who want to get acquainted with old Moscow should definitely look into the Moscow Lights Museum. It is open daily from 11.00 to 18.00 for individual visitors and from 9.00 to 19.00 for tour groups.

Here everyone has the opportunity to look at the Russian capital from a bird's eye view, rising to the observation deck, which is over 300 meters above ground level. The program of visiting the TV tower includes an excursion into the history of its construction, familiarization with the exposition dedicated to this issue, a ride on a high-speed elevator and an overview of Moscow with a tour of the main attractions. An interactive entertainment and educational program was organized for schoolchildren, which will not only provide useful knowledge, but also allow them to have a good time. In the summer (May-October), if weather conditions allow, an open area is open for visitors, which is located at an altitude of 340 meters. The closed one, which operates all year round, is equipped a little lower - at the level of 337 meters. Observation deck Ostankino will give you an unforgettable experience and allow you to admire the huge city from a decent height. And areas with a glass floor will enhance the effect. The facility is open daily from 10.00 to 21.00. Sessions start every hour.

Opera and Ballet Theatre

Continuing the conversation about where to visit in Moscow, let's touch the world of high art. The Bolshoi Theater has been a symbol of Moscow and all of Russia for many years. Most recently, he experienced another reconstruction, which lasted for six years. The best of the best actors regularly appear on the stage of the Moscow theater. Moscow is proud of its theater and invites everyone who appreciates real art to join it. Therefore, if you have not yet decided where to visit in Moscow, order theater tickets! Just remember that they sell out in a few months.

Poklonnaya Gora

Another attraction that definitely deserves attention. memorial park « Poklonnaya Gora"Keeps the memory of those heroes to whom we owe our lives and the world. The park has long been one of the favorite places for leisure activities among Muscovites and guests of the capital. They say that in ancient times, travelers climbed this mountain to look at the city and bow to its greatness, hence the name came from. It was on this mountain that Napoleon stood in 1812, waiting for the keys to the capital city to be brought to him. Today, the memorial park is home to many beautiful monuments, fountains, temples and other structures of historical and cultural value. Here you can go rollerblading and cycling, have a bite to eat in a cafe and participate in various events.

Walk along the Moscow River

An excellent end to a hard day will be a boat trip along the main river of Moscow. From its deck, wonderful views of the evening city open up, and here you can also dine in a pleasant atmosphere. During the day, such walks are no less interesting, as they cover many sights. In addition, on the boat you can see so much in a couple of hours beautiful places, how much you will not see even for the whole day, if you use a car or public transport, given the problem of traffic jams in the capital.

Historical Museum

The history of Russia from the moment of its inception to the beginning of the 20th century is presented in 39 halls of this museum. It all starts from the second floor, the exposition of which is dedicated to primitive society, Ancient Rus', the development of Siberia, the fight against invaders and the unification of Russia. The third floor shows Russia during the time of Peter the Great. It touches upon the issues of culture, politics and economy of the then state.

During its existence, the museum has undergone a global reconstruction. Despite the preservation of historical interiors, the cultural institution fully complies with modern requirements. In addition to posters and other information materials, in the halls of the museum there are many monitors on which you can see everything that is not available in its natural form, for example, the pages of books that cannot be taken by hand.

Conclusion

Today we figured out where to visit in Moscow so that the trip is really memorable and leaves only positive impressions. Many, having arrived in the capital, lose their heads from its size and variety of interesting places. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to draw up a clear action plan before the trip, correctly distributing your time. Do not forget to take into account the opening hours of certain cultural sites and attractions, so that later there will be no problems. For example, the opening hours of the Mausoleum will not suit everyone. It takes a lot of time to fully get to know the Russian capital, because even local residents sometimes get lost in dynamically developing Moscow. Therefore, today we have focused only on the main attractions that everyone should see at least once.