Everyone is obliged to love and honor the Motherland, because this is the place where he was once born and raised. Russian people have a vast Motherland. Our country is huge and powerful. It has an interesting and great history, because Russia appeared back in the distant 9th century. Since then, of course, much has changed. Now we have reached unprecedented heights in science, industry and agriculture. Russia is the largest developed country in the world, to which many foreigners dream to come. This is no coincidence, because we really have something to see. In large cities, there are many cultural and historical monuments and attractions, for example, Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery. Natural beauty, for example, Lake Baikal, Altai mountains, is especially popular.
Recently, a rather unusual direction of tourism has been developing, in which Russian villages are involved. They are famous for their color, atmosphere, generosity and sincerity of local residents. That is why the article will present a list of the most beautiful villages in Russia, we will find out where they are and what they are famous for.
Ulus of Yarikta, which is located in the Republic of Buryatia
So, first of all, it must be said that "ulus" is translated from the Buryat language as "village". Yarikta settlement is the first in the list of the most beautiful villages in Russia. It is located in the Barguzinsky district, which is located in the Republic of Buryatia, just 10 km from the main rural settlement, Ulun ulus.
Yarikta occupies a small area, but differs in unusual architecture. Here, many buildings are made in oriental style in bright colors. By the way, the village is located at the very foot of the Barguzinsky ridge.
What can you look at here?
- Barguzinsky datsan. This is a Buddhist temple, which was built in 1991 in honor of the goddess Yanzhima. The datsan is located in an incredibly beautiful place, when you stand near its entrance, it is simply breathtaking from beauty. After all, the wonders of nature and the creation of human hands merged here.
- The miraculous appearance of the goddess Yanzhima. It was found in 2005, 1 km from the village. Yanjima is the goddess of science and art. She personifies purity and innocence.
Ulus of Khargan and the village of Bolshoi Kunaley
Imagine two more villages in Russia, which are located in the Republic of Buryatia.
Khargan ulus is located in the Selenginsky district, 37 km from the center of the district, the city of Gusinoozersk. Near the village there is a railway and a highway that leads to Ulan-Ude. The village is very picturesque, there are also houses built in oriental style. What can you look at here?
- Buddhist temple. It was opened in 2012. The temple has the name Dugan Aryabal.
- Tiled burial grounds, petroglyphs from the Middle Ages and the Bronze Age. They are located next to Lake Abram, on Mount Big Altan.
The village of Big Kunalei is located in the Tarbagatai district. It was founded a very long time ago, in the 1730s by Russian old-timers. In the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, 61 Old Believer families arrived on this territory. At the beginning of the last century, 5,000 people lived here, there were about 30 water mills and 17 forges. Unfortunately, now the number has decreased by 5 times, now 1000 people live in this village. The village is famous for its brightly painted houses with carved decorations.
Verkola village in the Arkhangelsk region
So, the next village in the list of the most beautiful villages in Russia is Verkola, it is located in the Arkhangelsk region. It is believed that this is the most beautiful place in all of Pinezha. It artfully combines the beauty of northern nature, the makings of Russian architecture and literary monuments. After all, the famous Russian writer Fedor Abramov was born in Verkola.
In the village of Verkola, there is a literary and memorial museum named after the writer. In addition, there is a branch of the Arkhangelsk Museum of Local Lore. By modern standards, the village is quite large, its length is about 4 km. Residents of the village and its guests love to come to Mysa Mountain, because it offers a magnificent view of the surroundings, the monastery and the rivers. In the future, they plan to equip a viewing platform and repair a bridge over the river.
The village of Vyatskoye in the Yaroslavl region
The next place in the list of beautiful villages and villages of Russia is the settlement of Vyatskoye. It is located in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region. By the way, in 2015 the village was given the title "The Most Beautiful Village in Russia". What can you do here?
- Going to museums. If you are in the village of Vyatskoe, then be sure to go to one or more museums. By the way, there are 10 of them.
- Photographing near an old building. The village has many ancient and beautiful buildings, next to which you can take an atmospheric photo.
- Admiring nature. Around the village is incredibly beautiful area, there are many rivers and endless valleys.
By the way, the village has a restaurant, a concert hall, several hotels.
Kinerma village in Karelia
So, we are smoothly moving along the list of the best villages in Russia. The village of Kinerma, located in the Pryazha National District, was included in the rating of the most beautiful villages in the country in 2016. How is Kinerma different from other villages? It's simple: there are only 17 houses, 10 of which are historical monuments. The buildings are arranged in a circle, in the center is an old cemetery and a chapel, which is already 250 years old.
In the village there is a small souvenir shop, a mini-hotel where you can spend the night for 1000 rubles per day.
The village of Izborsk in the Pskov region
Have you ever had a question, how many villages in Russia? Maybe yes. Well, here is the answer. In 2018, there are 155,289 rural settlements in the Russian Federation, and one of them is the village of Izborsk.
This village is located near the shore of Lake Gorodishchensky, 30 km from Pskov. Residents of the area call this village a "keeper of secrets." In addition, this is a favorite place for writers and artists, here they are inspired. Nicholas Roerich painted his paintings here, Andrei Tarkovsky shot Andrei Rublev. By the way, one Pskov artist devoted more than 200 paintings to Izborsk.
In the village you can see the famous Truvorovo settlement, in which there is an ancient cross. In addition, you can see the fortress, built of stone, which is located on Mount Zheravia. By the way, it offers a wonderful view of the surroundings and the village itself.
Staraya Ladoga Village
Our list of the most beautiful villages in Russia is completed by the village of Staraya Ladoga, which has a huge history, because it appeared about a thousand years ago. Previously, it was a densely populated village, because the trade route "from the Varangians to the Greeks" passed through it. Unfortunately, now most of the houses have become uninhabited, but Staraya Ladoga still has not lost its color and beauty.
The village is located in the Leningrad region, on the left bank of the Volkhov River. Judging by the census in 2017, 1954 people live in the village of Staraya Ladoga. The main attraction of the village is the Staroladozh historical, architectural and archaeological museum-reserve.