Our country is a vast uncharted territory. But, oddly enough, the famous architectural monuments of Europe or the sights of various exotic resorts are much better known to us. In this case, you can see really amazingly beautiful places. Russia amazes the imagination of foreigners, and our compatriots sometimes do not even imagine what unique sights there are.
In this article we will consider the 15 most beautiful corners of our country. Only natural places in Russia take part in the rating. Many of them are so valuable to humanity that they are included in UNESCO lists. Many want to visit the most beautiful and interesting places in Russia in order to see them with their own eyes and enjoy this magnificence. Although not all of them are easily accessible for visiting. There are places where you can only get by helicopter.
Natural boundary Akkrum
It is located in the Altai Republic, on the banks of the Chulyshman River, near Lake Teletskoye. Such blocks of stones of natural origin in the form of mushrooms surprise in their shape. It is safe to say that these are very beautiful places. Russia, as mentioned above, is generous with natural attractions. It is interesting that these "mushrooms" continue to grow today.
Tourists, in order to look at them, need to cross to the other side of the river. Then follow a hiking trail leading along a steep slope to natural mushrooms. Such excursions last about two hours. Tours for several days on quads and jeeps are also offered (with a visit to the Uchar waterfall and Lake Teletskoye).
Lena Pillars
They are located in Yakutia along the Lena River, near the Khangal ulus. These geological formations stretched vertically along the Prilensky plateau valley. They have a very unusual shape. An amazingly beautiful place is located between the villages of Tit-Ary and Petrovsky.
This huge natural park consists of two parts: Sinsky, Pillars. Ecological tourism is well developed here. In this place you can see the parking lot of an ancient man, fluttering sand-toukulans, as well as unique frozen ecosystems.
Ruskeala Marble Canyon
We continue to consider domestic beautiful places. Russia can rightfully be proud of its marble canyon, which is located in the village of Ruskeala (Republic of Karelia). The quarry, extending over 460 m, in which marble was once mined for the construction of churches and palaces, is today filled with clean, unpaved groundwater.
Marble is still mined here, and the Ruskeala mountain park has become a favorite place for local residents to relax. This place has hiking trails, as well as parking for cars.
Tsei Gorge
These are amazingly beautiful places in Russia, the nature of which is simply amazing. Tsei Gorge is located in North Ossetia, in the southern part of the Alagir district. It is surrounded by two ridges (Kalperovsky and Tseisky) and resembles a horseshoe in shape.
On its territory there are ski slopes, as well as a huge number of sightseeing, climbing and hiking routes. A stunningly beautiful area, which includes glaciers, mixed forests, alpine meadows, as well as eternal snows, attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the planet.
In winter, fans of ski tourism can go to this unique place, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport. The height of the differences is 920 meters, there are 2 cable-chair lifts. Advantages of this ski resort: the lack of lines, low prices, beautiful nature, as well as absolute silence, due to the complete lack of places for parties. The calm slopes are suitable for beginner skiers.
Guam gorge
In the Abshersky District (Krasnodar Territory) between the villages of Mezmay and Guamka, the Guam Gorge is located, which has a length of 3 kilometers. A narrow gauge railway runs along it.
Passing by train, you can see this place of unique beauty. The walls of the gorge, thanks to ancient deposits, of different colors - yellow, green, brown, red. In the sky you can see proud eagles.
Dombay Ulgen
If you want to see beautiful places in Russia in winter, you can go to Dombay Ulgen. It is located on the border of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and Abkhazia. This is the junction of three picturesque gorges: Amanauza, Dombay-Alibek and Dombay-Yolgen. On the territory there are narzan sources, trout clear lakes.
Rest here in the winter time involves visiting the ski slopes. For tourists 12 hotels, 18 routes of different complexity, 6 lifts are provided.
Bastak Nature Reserve
Small cities of Russia are also interesting for visiting. So, in the northern part of the city of Birobidzhan there is a Bastak reserve. Most of it is forests, in the territory of which various types of plants grow (lotuses, lilies, Korean cedar , spruce ayanskaya, etc.), animals (wild boar, roe deer, bats, raccoon dog, etc.) live. Many of them are rare.
It has developed year-round ecological tourism. Routes are accessible to people of all ages. Walking along the hiking trails, it is possible to observe the life of animals, plants in their natural habitat.
Baskunchak Lake
Also beautiful places of Russia for rest are interesting. For example, Lake Baskunchak is located in the Bogdino-Baskunchak reserve in the Akhtuba region.
Its water contains 37% salt, that is, more than in the same Dead Sea. There are no living organisms here, but due to deposits of natural clays, mineral salts, silt sulfide mud, the lake has healing properties. There is even healing air, because it contains volatile and bromine. Nearby is the Baskunchak sanatorium, which specializes in the treatment of the respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system, etc.
Baikal
One cannot but mention Baikal, speaking about domestic beautiful places. Russia annually receives thousands of tourists who want to see this lake. It is located in the southeastern part of Siberia. Its shape resembles a large crescent. Hills or mountains surround the lake from all sides. Baikal is the deepest, as well as the 6th largest lake in the planet. It is very clear and clean. The water contains few salts. Therefore, its water can be compared with distilled. The surrounding area is unique - many species of animals and plants are present only here.
In severe colds on the lake, one beautiful natural phenomenon can be observed - the ice is bursting with huge cracks. This happens to a sound resembling more peals of thunder.
Seliger
This is a system of lakes in the Tver and Novgorod regions. An interesting coastline, a huge number of islands, as well as beautiful surrounding nature - we can say with confidence that these are very beautiful places in Russia, photos of which can be viewed in this article.
There are many pensions and holiday homes. Many tourists generally spend the night in tents. Hunting, fishing, sightseeing, diving, skydiving, windsurfing and other water attractions leave an unforgettable vacation experience. Peak time of tourism is July, many vacationers also like to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Seliger.
The bluest lakes
They are located in the Cherek-Balkarian Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria. This is a group that consists of 5 amazingly beautiful lakes. Moreover, the lowest of them is unique. It has a depth of 258 m. The water is saturated with hydrogen sulfide, therefore, it has a bright blue color.
The nature surrounding the lakes and gorge is very picturesque. Green hills and beech forests replace each other. On the way to the upper lakes there is a cave where traces of civilization of the 5th centuries were found. The local landscapes are somewhat similar to the Plitvice Lakes, which are recognized as one of the most beautiful on the planet.
Lake Onega
It is located between Karelia, the Vologda and Leningrad regions. This lake in Europe (after Ladoga) takes second place in size.
Tourists are interested in many old cities of Russia and their natural attractions. This also applies to Lake Onega. Every year, at the end of July, a sailing regatta is held at this place.
There are several islands here, although the island of Kizhi is considered a special attraction, on the territory of which there are a huge number of monuments of wooden architecture of the XV-XX centuries.
Kinzelyuksky waterfall
Small cities of Russia are very interesting for natural attractions. Near the city of Kansk there is amazing beauty Kinzelyuksky waterfall, the height of which reaches 328 m.
On its right coast you can see Bear Lake, while the left bank is decorated with two jails of the Kinzelyuksky ridge, resembling a horseshoe in shape.
The picturesque view and fresh air of the surrounding nature attract many tourists from all over the planet.
Agur waterfalls
Such old cities of Russia as Sochi also have a lot of beautiful places. So, near the specified city you can look at Agursky waterfalls. You must go along the gorge of the river. Agurs.
The road goes along the edge of the gorge, through the cliffs, where vacationers enjoy views of the majestic mountains, completely surrounded by greenery. Waterfalls collapse into a small lake with blue water.
Kivach waterfall
Continuing to inspect the beautiful places of Russia, photos of which can be seen in this article, it is worth telling about the Kivach waterfall, which is located in Karelia. It is located in a nature reserve, accessible by sightseeing bus or car.
Here, in addition to the waterfall, there is an arboretum and a museum of nature with exotic shrubs, plants, and Karelian birch. Those who wish can have a bite to eat in the cafe, which has local pastries, barbecue, and delicious tea. It is advisable to come to the waterfall in May - at this time it is especially beautiful.