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May/10

The weathering pillars of Komi Republic photos

1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel

The weathering pillars is a unique geological monument located on the plateau of Man’-Pupu-Ner in Troitsko-Pechorsky district of Komi Republic of Russia. The geological monument is the composition of seven pillars with the height of 30 to 42 meters.

The pillars appeared as the result of ancient mountains erosion. There are numerous legends about the pillars among the local people. The weathering pillars geological monument is one of the winners of Seven Wonders of Russia contest.

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Apr/10

The views of Moscow oblast from 270 meters tower

No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions

Here are the amazing photos captured by Vitaliy Raskalov from the highest radio tower (about 270 meters) located in Moskovskaya oblast of Russia (the photos are clickable).

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Tags: bird's eye views · Moskovskaya oblast

Mar/10

Stavropol krai purple snow

No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Nature, Regions, Video

Several days ago the people living in Stavropol krai (region) of Russia were very surprised and frightened by the strange purple snow. Here is the short video report.

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Feb/10

Moscow city hit by the heaviest snowfall in the history photos

No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Nature, Photos

Several days ago the heaviest snowfall of all the history of Russian capital happened. Here are several photos of snowy Moscow by Ilya Varlamov.

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Tags: Moscow city

Feb/10

Beautiful views of Russian nature

1 Comment · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Nature, Overview, Video

Nice video about the beauty of Russia.

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Jan/10

A trip to Naryan-Mar by winter road

No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions, Travel

Naryan-Mar city is the capital of Nenets Autonomous Okrug located behind the Arctic Circle (permafrost zone, polar night during December and January).

The city is the main base of exploring Timano-Pechorskaya gas and oil province. The following photos were captured by Russian photo blogger Frederick Taer during his journey to Naryan-Mar.