Mother Russia is a limitless, multifaceted and very beautiful country. It has at its disposal a beautiful land with seas, caves, volcanoes and lakes, and its magnificent architecture among which chic cathedrals and palaces fascinates and pleases not only the eyes, but also the soul. Before you go to conquer and explore new countries and continents, take a good look around and look at your homeland, maybe it’s worth starting with it ...
Nature, as a skilled craftsman, creates her own works that amaze with their beauty and splendor. For millions of years, this "master" has worked tirelessly to create his natural masterpieces.
The nature of Russia in this regard is one of the most amazing. Stretching from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean, it has incorporated many natural areas, which determined the variety of magnificent natural landscapes and places for relaxation. The nature of Russia is so beautiful and unique that it can be safely called the most beautiful country on the planet Earth.
We will also go to the most beautiful natural places in Russia:
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Lena pillars. Yakutia
And the first attraction on our list of the most beautiful places of the beauty of Russia is the Lena Pillars Natural Park, which is located on the right bank of the pretty Lena River in the Hangalassky ulus of distant Yakutia. This park is famous for unusual sculptures, authored by Mother Nature herself.
The bizarre mountains in the form of pillars seem to be on guard, guarding time, and fill a vast territory. An amazing sight!
Traveling along the Lena River, one cannot fail to notice this amazing natural monument.
Amazing rock formations rising to a height of 300 meters above the river, formed about 400 thousand years ago.
Rocks cut the Prilensky mountain plateau and resemble antique columns. Wind and time gave these sculptures an expressive and picturesque look. Each pillar is not like its relatives.
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Altai mountains
In the photo: Belukha Mountain. Posted by Instaler / commons.wikimedia.org.
The mountain system in the south of Siberia, translated from the Turkic language, sounds beautiful and romantic - “six moons”. The Altai mountain system with mountain basins, valleys and rivers flowing through them is one of the most beautiful places in Russia.
UNESCO in 1998, making Altai a World Heritage Site, took the Mongolian name of these mountains as the “golden” as a basis. Now three sections of the mountain range, which include the Altai Reserve, the Katunsky Reserve and the Ukok Plateau, form the Altai Golden Gate conservation area.
Photo by Alexey Shcherbakov.
Since ancient times, the Altai Mountains have become a place of spiritual pilgrimage. People changed, and Altai continues to attract tourists and explorers with its mysterious beauty and power.
Any tourist, researcher or traveler notes that Altai is the most beautiful nature in Russia. In addition, it is in the Altai mountains that the most beautiful road in Russia is located - the Chuysky tract, which was described in most-beauty in one of its articles.
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Waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur. Crimea
The most amazing and full-flowing waterfall of the Crimean peninsula is located in the Hapkhal gorge. Here is a whole complex of beautiful natural sites.
The Vostochny Ulu-Uzen River, which flows at an altitude of 468 meters above sea level, descends to the sea in three stages. From one of the ledges, from 15 meters high, the Jur-Jur waterfall falls down. A five-meter-wide stream of the waterfall does not dry out even in the driest periods.
From ancient times, local residents called the “babbling” waterfall falling down. From the Iranian and Armenian languages, "Jur-Jur" is translated as "the sound of running water."
The Haphal Gorge complex includes a cave named just like a waterfall. From the plateau above the cave, an amazing view of the rapids-cascades of the river and the unique mountain ranges opens.
We advise you to see our article about the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
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Volcano Tyatya. Kurile Islands
Natural landmark Tyatya volcano settled on the easternmost outskirts of Russia, on the island of the Kuril ridge Kunashir.
Mountain Father, as his name is translated from the Ainu language, has surprisingly regular forms. This beautiful and unusual mountain, a volcano in a volcano with a height of 1,819 meters. Towering at a height of 1,485 meters above sea level, the top of the volcano has a truncated cone.
The slopes of the volcano are covered with a variety of trees. At the foot of coniferous and deciduous forests, and at the top of a stone birch and cedar dwarf.
Tyat is an active volcano, and sometimes reminds of itself with small eruptions. Due to its natural beauty, it has become an unofficial symbol of the Kuril Islands.
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Mount Thach. Adygea
On the border of two administrative entities of the Russian Federation is the beautiful Mount Thach. The mountain range is conveniently located in the watershed of the Malaya Laba and Belaya rivers.
From the Adyghe language, the name of the mountain is translated as "God." Truly divine species open onto the northern and rocky, steep southern slopes of this mountain overgrown with vegetation.
The uniqueness of the area is that the height differences of the Big and Small Thach with rivers are 1 kilometer. From the east and west, the mountain range is framed by the Khodz and Sahrai rivers.
These scenic spots on the border of Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Ruskeala Mountain Park. Karelia
This tourist complex can rightfully be considered one of the most beautiful places to stay in Russia.
Located on the banks of the Tohmajoki River, in the middle of a virgin forest, the complex includes a marble quarry flooded by the lake, as well as caves and many grottoes.
This beauty is located in the Sortavala region of the Republic of Karelia, but the mountain park borrowed the name from the village near which it is located.
The marble quarry with a width of up to 100 meters, a height of 50 meters and a length of 460 meters was filled with groundwater, by the way very transparent. Such an artificial river created an impressive landscape. Well, the marble from this quarry can be seen on the many facades of cathedrals and houses in the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg.
It is difficult to describe the beauty of sheer marble walls that go into the clear waters of the lake. Natural caves were discovered around marble workings in the 1950s. This monument harmoniously combines objects of human activity and natural hydrological formations.
Bottlenecks of the river are blocked by marble grottoes, and daredevils can go down to the ancient workings of marble. Now this mountain park of Karelia is the most equipped for a comfortable stay of tourists.
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Dombay Karachay-Cherkessia
Dombai glade is located at the same distance, both to Elbrus and to the Black Sea coast. From Mount Dombay to both sites 65 km.
The highest peak of this mountain range is 4,046 meters. Three gorges form an amazing and picturesque Dombai glade. Even in ancient times, locals nicknamed the upper reaches of the Teberda River “dommay”, which means “bison”.
Today it is a large tourist and ski resort that blends in with the natural beauty of the mountain peaks. In winter, skiing here, in summer they make hiking along the picturesque slopes.
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Valley of Geysers. Kamchatka
The next natural attraction in our ranking, which you definitely need to visit, is the Valley of Geysers, located in the distant Kamchatka. Kamchatka itself is the most amazing and most picturesque region of the country, but there is a place in it that is striking in its unusualness and uniqueness. The beautiful Valley of Geysers is the only one not only in Russia but also in Eurasia, is a UNESCO heritage and is considered one of the seven wonders of Russia.
On the territory of the biosphere reserve there are a large number of Geysers, thermal platforms and mud boilers, waterfalls and lakes. It's nice to keep warm in the cold season, and also improve your health. There is something to see, and this tour will not be useless for you either. But in these places the tourist infrastructure is not developed at all. Therefore, a trip here will come to you in a very large “penny”.
This natural miracle is conveniently located among the mountain ranges of the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve. More than twenty geysers throw up pillars of water and steam, creating truly fantastic landscapes.
It is noteworthy that geysers have the ability to heal themselves. As a result of landslides, some of them disappear, but new, sometimes more powerful, form nearby.
For safety reasons, tourists are limited in visiting the Valley, but helicopter tours are organized. In 1972, the film "Sannikov Land" was shot in this amazing place.
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Valley of Ghosts. Crimea
There is a unique mountain massif Demerdzhi Yail near Alushta.
Mount Demerdzhi could have been lost among other mountain ranges of the Crimea, if not for one feature. Translated from the Crimean Tatar name of the mountain sounds like "blacksmith". From its hard and limestone rocks with the help of wind, this mountain, like a blacksmith, really forged amazing stone figures.
From a distance, stone blocks resemble the figures of people and animals. At dusk or during the hours of fog, it seems that they are moving. Because of this, the plateau near the Demerdzhi massif is called the “Valley of Ghosts”.
Local tourists tell the legend to tourists that the spirit of the mountain saved the Crimean population from nomads, turning the conquerors and their war horses to stone.
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Nature reserve "Divnogorye"
Russia is also rich in nature reserves. And one of the most beautiful and unusual is the reserve "Divnogorye", which is located in the Liskinsky district, Voronezh region.
The name is fully justified, because nature, flora and fauna here are truly of marvelous beauty. The museum-reserve itself extends for 11 km, so that there is where to go and what to see. Each year, this marvelous reserve is visited by more than 60 thousand curious tourists and travelers.
So, if you have not visited this amazing place, go for it ...
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Shihan Mountains
The next in our list of beautiful places of immense Russia, I want to recall the unique Shikhan mountains, which are located in the Bashkir Urals and are a chain of four single mountains. But they are valuable in that they are the remains of a barrier reef that formed in the warm sea of the Permian era. Eyewitnesses say that imprints of ancient plants and animals are still visible on these stones. This is such a miracle that it is necessary to think about visiting these mountains!
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Kungur cave. Perm region
Another beautiful cave is the Kungur cave, which is also located in the Perm region. This cave is the real pride of the Urals. And this natural attraction of all-Russian significance is located on the outskirts of the city of Kungur in the village of Filippovka on the right bank of the Sylva River.
The cave, which is included in the historical and natural complex with the Ice Mountain, is the most popular attraction of the Urals.
This beautiful and unique geological monument belongs to karst caves and ranks seventh in the world in length. Of the total length of the cave at 5,700 meters, one and a half kilometers are equipped for tourists to visit.
The uniqueness of the cave in its structure. Many grottoes and secret lakes give the cave mystery, and the ice frozen on the walls creates an impression of fabulousness.
A lot of stories and legends are associated with the Kungur cave. Where is the truth, where the fiction in these stories cannot be made out, but the cave does not cease to amaze tourists and cavers with new discoveries and secrets.
In 1994, this monument became a conservation area. A geodesic attraction The Lena Pillars have recently become the object of pilgrimage for tourists not only in Russia, but throughout the world.
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Manpupuner. Komi Republic
Another beautiful mystery of the nature of our vast homeland is the “Weathering Pillars”. The pillars are conveniently located in the interfluve of the Ilych and Pechora rivers in the Komi Republic on the territory of the Pechoro-Ilychsky reserve at the very top of the mountain called Man-Pupu-Ner.
These miracle pillars are included in the list of seven wonders of Russia and this is not surprising, looking at them you can see anything, but it already depends on your imagination. Don't you find Russian Stonehenge like that?
In Mansi, these beautifully beautiful weathering pillars are called the "Small Mountain of Idols."
Scientists have found that on the plateau where the pillars are located, 200 million years ago there were mountains. But time, wind and rain created this unique natural masterpiece. Seven stone giants ranging in height from 30 to 42 meters are the object of worship of Mansi.
Tourists, as well as researchers, are attracted not only by the uniqueness of the natural monument, but also by the many legends associated with these sculptures. But getting to them is not so easy, the nearest settlement is at a distance of 400 km from these places.
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Orda cave. Perm region
Interesting and beautiful in Russia are even caves. In the Perm region there is one amazing cave. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it has surface and underwater parts.
The gypsum cave attracts divers from all over the world, because under water there is a large part of this beautiful cave. From the entrance to the water only 300 meters, but further along over 4,600 meters a clear and clean lake.
Interestingly, the waters of the cave are not lifeless; small crustaceans live here. The entrance to the cave is 80 meters from the river level. For the convenience of tourists, a staircase is arranged and even electricity is supplied to this monument of geodesy.
Cave grottoes - this is almost the entire geography of Russia. The fact is that the galleries of the Orda cave are named after the cities of which there were researchers of this magnificent miracle of nature.
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Putorana Plateau. Krasnoyarsk region
On the Central Siberian Plateau is a beautiful plateau. Its uniqueness is that it is a strongly dissected mountain range with many lakes and waterfalls.
Researchers and tourists compare the Putorana Plateau with Conan Doyle's The Lost World, which has such an unusual and mysterious landscape.
Like most unusual places in Siberia, local residents associate a mountain plateau with the dwelling of the Fiery God in its bowels. This is due to the fact that in ancient times volcanoes erupted here.
The plateau has a very large area, almost 250 thousand km². The western slopes are steep, but the southern and eastern slopes are gentle.
It is noteworthy that, despite the height, the animal world is very diverse. The Taimyr reindeer population migrates across the plateau. Sable, lynx, bears and other animals live.
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Pole of cold. Yakutia
From south we’ll go north. The village of Oymyakon in Yakutia on the shores of Indigirka is better known to the whole world as the "Pole of Cold." The coldest place on the globe where a person lives.
Despite the harsh climatic conditions, this is one of the most beautiful places in the Russian Federation. Located in a mountain pit, the village is surrounded by mountain peaks, the slopes of which are covered with harsh tundra vegetation.
White silence amazes with magnificence and mystery. The first regional researcher Obruchev heard breathing noise that occurs at a temperature of -50 ° C.
Locals romantically call this sound a "whisper of stars." The vapor that comes out of the mouth instantly crystallizes and falls to the ground, rustling with the smallest snowflakes.
Because of the cold temperatures, you can hardly find wild animals here. Oymyakonts breed a special breed of horses that are in the fresh air even in severe frosts.By the way, about the most beautiful horses on the planet, our site most-beauty.ru wrote an interesting article.
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Char sands. Transbaikal region
Russia, she is like Greece! It has everything, and even its own little desert. And this Russian mini-desert is called Charsky Sands. This is a sandy massif measuring 10 km by 5 km. And it is located in the Kalarsky district of the Transbaikal Territory, and the Charsky Sands are located in the hollow of the Kodar ridge.
The picturesque place is striking in its unusual landscape. The relief of this amazing place is quite diverse. Dunes, reaching a height of 15-30 meters, create unusual dune chains. Winds blow fanciful sand basins. The lumpy sands are covered with a pattern of ripples and twisted cells.
It is said that the famous Sahara desert looks the same. There is also an oasis among the Charsky Sands, and this is not a mirage, but two small lakes: Alyonushka and Taiga.
The Chara desert, small in area, rises above the Chara River to a height of 80 meters. Sand crests are like frozen waves of the sea, and give the impression of the vastness of the sandy expanses.
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Elbrus Kabardino-Balkaria
The real pride of Russia is the beautiful volcano Elbrus! Indeed, this is the highest point in the country. Every self-respecting climber considers it his duty to climb this volcano-mountain, but every curious tourist is obliged to visit him and see this incredible beauty.
Mount Elbrus is located in Kabardino-Balkaria. Its peak rises above sea level at an altitude of 5,642 meters.
The uniqueness and beauty of this mountain gives the presence of two peaks that divide the saddle. Slopes covered with snow always attracted climbers. To conquer Elbrus for climbers around the world is considered a great achievement. The first ascent to the beautiful Western peak took place in the distant 1874.
The tourist and ski infrastructure developed in the Elbrus region make this region attractive for recreation and sports. The picturesque landscapes of the mountain slopes, according to many tourists, are considered the most beautiful place for relaxation in Russia.
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Lake Baikal
Our rating of the most beautiful places in Russia cannot do without the king of all lakes and the largest, deepest and most beautiful lake of mother Russia, as well as the planet Earth - the beautiful Baikal. This “Russian Sea” is the most beloved and visited place of tourists from all over the country. Baikal is surprisingly beautiful in summer and winter.
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Jack London Lake
Another beautiful Russian lake is named after the English writer Jack London. Yes, it is called “Jack of London Lake” and is located at the head of the Kolyma River in the Yagodninsky District of the Magadan Region, and this wonderful lake lies between the mountains and is surrounded by smaller lakes.
The lake got its interesting name from the find that its discoverers found on the lake. Have you already guessed what it is? The correct book is Jack London's novel Martin Eden. Here it is.
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Summarize
This list can rightfully include beautiful sights of Russia created by human hands. Most of the most beautiful monuments of Russian architecture and history are concentrated in the cities of the Golden Ring. But who cares, learns about them in an article about the most beautiful cities in Russia.
So the tour of the most beautiful places in Russia has come to an end. Truly Russia, thanks to amazing and unique natural places, is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Now the state’s policy is aimed at a balanced synthesis of tourism organization to beautiful places and the need to preserve the unique nature of beautiful and unique places.
In the photo: the Yenisei River.
We hope that this list will inspire you to buy a ticket, pack a backpack or a travel bag and go to these unique creations of nature to see them with your own eyes. And it’s better to take a tent with you, because there are places where there is no residential construction, and this is wonderful.
The editors of most-beauty are waiting for you to comment on what the most beautiful places in Russia from the list you like. And also write what natural places are also worthy to be included in this list.