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The beauty of Lago-Naki Plateau in the Caucasus
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
In the Caucasus, there are so many interesting places, and one of them is Lago-Naki Plateau located in the Western Caucasus, at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level.
Almost the entire territory of the plateau, known for its alpine meadows, is part of the Maikop District of the Republic of Adygea.
pristine nature of the Caucasus
Tags: Adygeya Republic
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Kazan Kremlin and the fireworks on the City Day
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Holidays, Photos
Kazan Kremlin is the oldest part of Kazan, a complex of architectural, historical and archaeological sites that reveal the long history of the city. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
August 30 is the official day of the city of Kazan and Tatarstan Republic. Festive events in honor of this day usually end with colorful fireworks. Photos by: Petr Ushanov.
fireworks over the Kazan Kremlin
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Omsk – the view from above
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Omsk is one of the largest cities in Russia and the second largest city in Siberia after Novosibirsk. In 2015, the city’s population was about 1.2 million people.
Omsk was founded at the confluence of the rivers Irtysh and Om in 1716. It was a fortress defending the southern border of the country. The main development of the city occurred in the 20th century. In 2016, Omsk celebrates its 300th anniversary. Photos by: Slava Stepanov.
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Early in the morning in the historic village of Vvedenye
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Photos, Regions, Travel
Vvedenye is a small village with a population of about 500 people located in the Shuyskiy district of the Ivanovo region, about 10 km north-west of the town of Shuya and 32 km from Ivanovo, the regional capital.
This is one of the most interesting villages of the Ivanovo region with a rich history and a number of temple complexes. The history of the village is directly connected with Nikolo-Shartomskiy monastery founded in the 14th century.
one foggy morning in Russian province
Tags: churches · Ivanovo oblast
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Explore the Pavlovsk Palace in St. Petersburg
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, History, Photos
The State Art-Architectural Palace-Park Museum-Reserve “Pavlovsk” is a palace and park ensemble of the late 18th – early 19th centuries, located in the town of Pavlovsk, a suburb of St. Petersburg.
The centerpiece of the complex is the Pavlovsk Palace, the summer palace of Paul I, Emperor of the Russian Empire in 1796-1801.
Tags: Saint Petersburg city
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The Flooded Bell Tower of Kalyazin
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Photos, Regions, Travel
Kalyazin is a small town with a population of about 13 thousand people located in the Tver region, on the right bank of the Volga River (Uglich Reservoir), 200 km from Moscow and 160 km from Tver.
In 1939-1940, part of the territory of the old town, including all the main historical and architectural monuments, was flooded during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric power station.
the bell tower in the middle of the Volga
Tags: Tver oblast
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Tiksi – the sea gate of Yakutia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Tiksi is an urban village with a population of about 4,500 people and one of the main ports in Russian Arctic. It is the northernmost settlement on the territory of Yakutia and the fourth northernmost settlement of the country.
This urban village is located above the Arctic Circle, to the east of the mouth of the Lena River, on the coast of the Tiksi Bay in the Laptev Sea. Tiksi on Google Maps. Photos by: Sergey Dolya.
harsh life of the Russian North
Tags: Sakha Republic
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Stunning Martian Landscapes in Altai Republic
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
Multi-colored mountains of Kyzyl-Chin, located near the village of Chagan-Uzun in the Altai Republic, is a great place for photographers, lovers of geology and natural beauty. Clays of different colors create unique natural scenery.
The local mountains look as if they are painted in stripes of different shades of red, yellow and green. This place situated at the beginning of the Chui steppe, about 7.5 km from Chui tract, looks like a real Mars. Kyzyl-Chin on Google Maps. Photos by: Anton Petrus.
Tags: Altay Republic
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The Eastern Coast of Kamchatka – the Pacific Ocean
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Kamchatka, a peninsula located in the Far East of Russia, is a wonderful region where nature is preserved in its original form. Here you can watch the bears, sea lions, killer whales, and many other animals in their natural habitat.
Let’s go for a ride on a boat along the eastern coast of Kamchatka and see for yourself! Photos by: Andrey Grachev.
the beauty of untouched nature
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Let’s fly over Krasnoyarsk – one of the oldest cities in Siberia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Krasnoyarsk is a city located in Eastern Siberia, the capital of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the second largest region of Russia.
It is one of the oldest cities in Siberia founded in 1628. In 2012, the city’s population exceeded one million and made Krasnoyarsk the most eastern city in the country with a population of over a million people. Photos by: Slava Stepanov.
Tags: Krasnoyarsk city