Siberia occupies about a third of the total area of Russia and is located from the Urals to the mountains on the Pacific coast, from the Arctic Ocean to the steppes of Kazakhstan and Mongolia. This area is rich in minerals, valuable wild animals and energy reserves in the rivers. Convicts and exiles were sent to it. Today we are met by a completely different Siberia. The sights are worth seeing.
Facts
The area of Siberia is about 10 million square kilometers. In the north of the region is the tundra, empty and endless. The central regions are occupied by the world-famous taiga, rich in furs, fish, forage grasses and much more.
Research and a detailed description of these territories began shortly after joining the Russian Empire. A huge contribution to the compilation of maps and atlases of Siberian lands was made by Semyon Ulyanovich Remezov. He and his follower sons published many maps and drawings of these places. The researchers indicated information about the population and nature.
Altai is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Huge rivers originate in its mountains: the Ob, Irtysh and Yenisei. There are thousands of mountain lakes in Altai.
The history of Altai has thousands of years, and evidence of this is found everywhere: mounds of stone, ancient writings, statues of stone. At the end of the last century, the remains of a woman who died 2400 years ago were found in a glacier. The nature and landscape of this region are almost untouched by civilization. Here you will find rivers transparent, glaciers clean, and taiga - pristine. There are such regions of Siberia that the human foot has not set foot on.
Mount Belukha is the highest in Altai, its height is 4506 meters. Near it are the resorts Belokurikha and Teletskoye Lake, which are among the objects of national heritage. The healing waters of Belokurikha are known throughout the country for their wonderful properties. The center of Siberia is the Novosibirsk region.
Tunguska meteorite
He flew over the territory of Eastern Siberia and fell on this territory on June 30, 1908. This is a planetary phenomenon. Scientists have collected many facts about this phenomenon and put forward several hypotheses. However, the mystery of this event remained unsolved.
Siberia is famous for its many secrets. The sights here are special. Some of them were created by nature itself, without human intervention.
Lake Baikal
This is the largest lake in the world with volumes of fresh water unattainable by others. It is the pride of the country, a symbol of its endless expanses and natural beauty. Its area is commensurate with the area of a small state - Belgium.
Even residents of other states mention it in the list of unique places in our country. The ecosystem of the lake on ⅔ consists of endemic species. The lake is listed by UNESCO.
Zoo of the city of Novosibirsk
It is considered one of the largest zoos in Russia. It is inhabited by about 11 thousand animals from more than 700 species, one seventh of which is in the Red Book. The zoo was created on the territory of a pine forest and has a total area of 60 hectares. The animal park continues to expand: construction work has begun on the construction of the dolphinarium and penguinarium. The city in which it is located is the center of Siberia.
Its origins should be sought in 1933, when a small agricultural station in the city began to expand gradually. Irbis (better known as the snow leopard) is a symbol of this place. This animal belonging to the cat family is very graceful. Later, the symbol included a dressing, which belongs to the family of martens. Employees of the zoo were able to place in it a huge number of animals from these families. Many cities of Siberia are special. As you can see, Novosibirsk scored a zoo.
Museum-Reserve "Tomsk Pisanitsa"
The Tomsk Pisanitsa Nature Reserve was established in 1988. He is known for many entertaining expositions, among which:
- The mythological forest of the Slavs.
- Rock art of Asia.
- Chapel of Saints Equal to the Apostles Cyril and Methodius.
- Archeodrome and pavilion of burials.
- Mongolian yurt.
The most famous and popular remains the ancient sanctuary "Tomsk Pisanitsa". Behind this name lies the union of several rocks located on the right bank of the Tom River. A great success was the discovery on these stones of amazing drawings created several thousand years before our era. The mystery does not cease to amaze Siberia. Landmarks of the region are fascinating and cause thousands of questions.
Pine Ribbon Burs
These are forest shelter belts reaching many kilometers across and located along river banks. There are a lot of them in the south of the region. They grow for a reason, their function is to protect soils from weathering and sand storms from the Republic of Kazakhstan.
These forests also create a microclimate favorable for humans and animals. The names of pine forests often come from the rivers in which they are located. The main enemy of the tape forests is currently forest fires. Forest protection is not able to provide them with protection from this threat.
Pillars Preserve
It is located in the northwest of the Eastern Sayan. It has about a hundred rock outcrops, whose height reaches 600 meters. They were born thanks to the activity of volcanoes. About 450 million years ago, hot magma, breaking through to the surface of the earth, pushed piles of limestone and sandstone. Over time, rains and wind destroyed soft rocks. So above the ground appeared these huge pillars, consisting of solid rocks.
Each pillar was named after its own name. These places have gained popularity among climbers and proponents of hanging out in the lap of nature.
Fortress on Lake Tere-Khol
Tere-Khol is a freshwater lake in the conservation area of the Ubsunur depression, it is one there. The lake is located high in the mountains, from it to sea level - about 1300 meters. In the middle of the lake there is an island with a fortress.
The remains of structures are visible to this day. They were erected in the middle of the XVIII century. External walls, reaching 10 meters in height, reliably protected a huge castle in the center. The architecture of this monument is rather complicated and complicated, consists of many buildings. You can now get to the palace over the bridge on stilts with a length of almost one and a half kilometers. Such features of Siberia cause controversy among scientists.
Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station
It is the most powerful hydroelectric power station in the Russian Federation and the seventh in the world. It has the highest dam in our country. The construction of the facility began in 1963, and after 15 years (in the year of launch), 1,700 people have already successfully worked on it. The dam of the station has a height of 245 meters and a length of 1074 meters.
A hydroelectric power station was built on the Yenisei River near Sayanogorsk. After the accident in 2009, the station was completely restored. The cities of Siberia fascinate with their power, because such important Russian objects are located there.
Monument to slippers
The bronze monument was unveiled in 2006 in Tomsk. A small pedestal with thirty-centimeter slippers stands on Kirova Avenue near house number 65. The monument is located right at the Tomsk Hotel, being a symbol of comfort and joy. This is confirmed by the inscription on the pedestal: "Be at home." These are the monuments of Siberia that attract numerous tourists from all over the world.
The real fortress appeared here in 1800. Construction work was begun by order of Peter I and lasted 20 years. The fortress occupied 2.5 hectares of land and was necessary to protect the south of Siberia from the threat from China.
The fortress did not serve military purposes for long. By the thirties of the same century, it had lost the status of a strategic object, and in 1846 it was excluded from the list of military installations. For more than half a century, the fortress has been used as a prison. In 1919, it was destroyed and burned by partisans. Now there are museums in Siberia.
Wooden architecture of Tomsk
This city has a remarkable and unique building of the historical center. Founded Tomsk in 1604. In the center you can see many wooden houses built in the 18th-19th centuries.
The historical part of urban development covers more than 1000 hectares, about 1800 buildings are located on this area. Eighteen of them are recognized as monuments of federal significance. All buildings have their own unique style and interesting architectural solutions. The masterpieces of wooden architecture attract the eye with their rich finishes.
Be sure to visit Siberia. Attractions are in every city. They are very diverse and interesting. Many of them are unique objects and are protected by law.