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On July 28, the 44th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session chaired by China unanimously decided to inscribe the Russia’s Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This site is one of the most vibrant landmarks of Russia’s Republic of Karelia, including large oases of authentic rock art of Neolithic period.

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28 июля в ходе состоявшейся под председательством Китая 44-й сессии Комитета всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО было принято единогласное решение о включении российского объекта «Петроглифы Онежского озера и Белого моря» в Список всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.

Данный объект культурного наследия является одной из ярчайших достопримечательностей Республики Карелия и представляет собой крупные самобытные очаги наскального искусства неолитического периода.


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684 years ago, #OTD in 1337, St.Sergius of Radonezh, a revered Russian saint, founded a monastery that would become the most important spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church, currently known as the Trinity Lavra of St.Sergius.

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684 года назад, в этот день в 1337 г., Сергий Радонежский, почитаемый русский святой, основал монастырь, который превратился в важнейший духовный центр Русской православной церкви, известный сегодня как Троице-Сергиева Лавра.

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🎥 Today we are kicking off with a new series of posts together with our partners from the International Media Network @TVBRICS.

Every week we will speak of Russia’s small towns famous for their fascinating history. They have preserved much of the atmosphere, appearance and memory of the places where they were founded by royal or princely decree. In Russia, they are keeping up with the times, providing comfortable living conditions, without losing their identity and unique features.

🎞 We suggest starting with a video about one of the most mysterious places in Russia – Pereslavl-Zalessky city, located in Yaroslavl region. Pereslavl, which sights are often associated with Russian folk tales, is an ancient and beautiful town. The picturesque Lake Pleshcheyevo in its neighborhood was the cradle of the Russian navy, and it was here that Peter the Great built his flotilla.

The video is provided with English subtitles. Enjoy!

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🎞 The history of small Russian cities is truly remarkable!

Today we suggest travelling back to a 19th century merchant town with our partners from @TVBRICS.

☘️ Kolomna in Moscow region is like a time machine: fragrant soap is prepared here according to old recipes, its citizens feast on kalach-rolls and wear historical costumes.

📺 Watch the video to find out what role the town played in the formation of the united Russian state, how this town became the birthplace of the national tram and why many people nowadays dream of buying a house on the grounds of the Kolomna Kremlin.

The video is provided with English subtitles. Enjoy!

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🎞 Today we are once again travelling to a marvelous city in central Russia!

Located 250 kilometers from Moscow, Yaroslavl is a home of the first Russian professional theatres and a capital of Russia’s Golden Ring, a well-known theme-route.

🏞 The city center is striking for its beautiful view of the confluence of the longest river in Europe, Volga, and the Kotorosl river. Included in the World Heritage List, the historical center of Yaroslavl became a recognised model in the art of town planning of the Neoclassical Age.

🕊 Let’s get acquainted with its living symbol, learn recipes of local cuisine and see Yaroslavl from a bird’s eye view.

The video is provided with English subtitles by @TVBRICS. Enjoy!

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Russia’s Vladivostok to host the VIII Eastern Economic Forum that will be held on 10-13 September 2023

Before the Forum starts, we would like to acquaint you closer with this fascinating city of Russia!

⛵️ Sometimes described as “Russia's San Francisco”, Vladivostok impresses with the beauty of both nature and architecture.

⛵️Vladivostok’s topography is challenging for those keen on discovering a new city by foot. There are more than 20 hills here, which locals call ‘sopka’ (small hill).

🌉The monument to the legendary founders of the Cyrillic alphabet, St. Kirill and St. Mefody, is your reference point for the best view on the gorgeous Golden Bridge that crosses the Golden Horn Bay.

⛵️Exploring the port is a must. You’ve already enjoyed the view of the Golden Bridge – now boat under it and make a wish.

🦀 Even though you’re not in Kamchatka, you can find crab in Vladivostok and it will certainly bring you culinary joy.

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💧 Today is #VolgaRiver Day - time to cherish one of the longest rivers in Europe.

Rising near Moscow and draining into the Caspian Sea, it is 3,530 km long and one of Russia's principal waterways that connects 15 regions of the country, providing them with water, electricity and trade routes.

📸 Pavel Miroshkin, Alexey Mileshkin, Roman Vasiliev, Denis Kozyakov.

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🌐 Tourism industry creative arts and ads international competition "Travel More!"

🤝"Travel More!" invites legal entities as well as individuals from BRICS countries to participate in the competition.

📍Mission of "Travel More!" is to collect the best practices and promotion ideas in Russia and beyond, to inspire people go travel and to expose Russia for visitors from all around the world.

☝️Foreign nationals may apply in the “Around the World” category until 4 June 2024. The organising committee accepts advertising videos and branded materials for evaluation. The results will be announced on the margins of the forum “Let’s Travel!”

👉Applications are accepted via the website

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Top 5 industrial sites to visit in Russia!

Ever dreamed of exploring the heart of Russia’s industrial prowess? It is your chance now! You will witness a rocket launch into space, attempt to climb onto the wheel of a giant coal hauler and literally see how steel is born!

🌊 Oil & gas extraction on Sakhalin Island

Sakhalin Island is among first places in Russia to see the sun rise. It is said that the whole country's working day starts there. The region is interesting not only for this: you can see untouched wild nature, picturesque lighthouses and even whales and sea lions.

There's plenty for the industrial tourist to enjoy, too. Russia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, the ‘Sakhalin-2’ project, was built on the shore of the ice-free Aniva Bay. Russia's first offshore oil and gas production platforms were installed there in the 'Prigorodnoye' complex. And, from there, LNG is supplied to the world market.

By the way, excursions are free of charge. You only need to get to Sakhalin.

🚀 Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Region

The main place of attraction here is the world's “youngest” cosmodrome, ‘Vostochny’. The place for it was not chosen by chance. Amur Region has low seismicity, good weather conditions and high stability of the atmosphere.

There are a lot of empty and safe fields for the re-entry of launched rockets; besides, they can go into two orbits at once - geostationary (parallel to the equator) and polar (at an angle of 90 degrees in relation to the equator). Industrial tourists can see the launch pad, from which rockets head off to space, as well as the no less interesting technical complex of the cosmodrome with a variety of substations, communication stations and refueling blocks.

🔥 Metallurgy in the Urals

The Urals city of Magnitogorsk in Chelyabinsk Region is dubbed the “steel heart” of Russia. The first pig iron from the blast furnace of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works was produced in 1932. Now known throughout the world, this plant was the first in Russia to become a giant of ferrous metallurgy.

The iron ore collected is mainly turned into steel for cars, icebreakers, household appliances and coins. On a tour of the famous Magnitogorsk plant, a very spectacular route complete with active blast furnaces and splashes of burning metal awaits the industrial tourist (of course, safety is taken care of with special attention).

Coal quarries of Kuzbass

The Kuznetsk coal basin (Kuzbass) in the south of Western Siberia is one of the largest coal deposits in the world. An expedition to study and develop local deposits was organized for the first time under Peter the Great back in the early 18th century. Today, the ‘Kedrovsky’ coal mine operates in the city of Kemerovo.

Industrial tourists can admire the section, take selfies in front of vast coal “horizons”, as they are nicknamed, and climb the 220-ton ‘BELAZ’ dump truck, which has transported more than 8 million cubic meters of rock mass since 2011.

🐌 Snail farming in Crimea

People who visit Crimea see it as a seaside resort with ancient wine cellars. But, there are also unusual industries.

For example, a large snail farm. It was opened by locals and soon became a mecca for gastro-tourism on the peninsula. On a tour of the farm you will visit a snail farm, a terrarium for keeping snails, learn interesting facts about them (for example, did you know that they contain more protein than chicken eggs?) and try “Crimean-style snail”.

Don’t miss out on a chance to explore the industrial heart of Russia!

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🌙 Where Are the Longest White Nights in Russia?

Experience the magic of the White Nights, a captivating natural phenomenon where twilight reigns supreme from sunset to sunrise, with no darkness in between. This enchanting display occurs at latitudes above 60°34’ and can last from a few days to several months.

💫 St. Petersburg: Renowned for its summer allure, St. Petersburg offers an extended White Nights season. Officially from June 11 to July 2, the city’s nights are bathed in twilight from late May to mid-July, creating a mesmerizing summer ambiance.

💫 Yakutsk: Situated at 62.0°, Yakutsk enjoys its White Nights from mid-May to July. Despite this extended twilight, summer here is fleeting, with the occasional snowfall even in June.

💫 Arkhangelsk: Located at 64.5°, Arkhangelsk revels in its White Nights from May 17 to July 26, offering a prolonged period of enchanting light.

💫 Arctic Latitudes: In regions above 66°33’, the White Nights merge into the polar day, a phenomenon where the sun never sets below the horizon. For instance, Norilsk (69°20’) experiences White Nights from late March to late April, with the polar day lasting from May to August.

Feel the atmosphere of Russia's White Nights through our selection of pictures, capturing the beauty of these twilight marvels.

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Today we would like to tell you about one of the most ancient Russian cities, located in the Republic of Dagestan.

Derbent is a city where sights with a thousand-year history fit laconically into the landscape of modern urban life.

🪶 Derbent was founded as a Persian fortress back in the V century and served as a ‘’barrier gate‘’ against foreign conquerors. A monumental testimony to that era is the citadel ‘Naryn-Kala’, situated on a picturesque hill. The Dag-Bary (or Great Caucasian Wall) runs from it high into the mountains, and it is considered to be one of the three largest fortifications in the world, along with the Great Wall of China. In 2003, the Naryn-Kala site was included in the “World Heritage Sites” list of UNESCO.

🪶 Not far from the fortress there is the House of Peter the Great. With the strengthening of the Russian Empire in the 18th century, the significance of the East Caucasus increased, therefore, Derbent due to its geographical position, was a link between Europe and Eastern civilisations. Economic and political interests forced Peter the Great to take into consideration the ‘Eastern question’ and so he started preparations for his “Persian campaign”.

🪶 On 27 July 1722 Peter I and his troops landed on the northern coast of Dagestan and moved towards Derbent that they entered on 23 August. The naib of the city presented Peter the Great with the keys to the city gates. This is how, thanks to Peter the Great, Russia strengthened its position in the Caucasus.

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🍂 Before heavy colds and piercing wind, Russians face a miraculous, albeit usually short, golden fall, probably the most “instagrammable” time of the year.

Golden autumn takes over the whole of Russia for an almost elusive time of the year. Somewhere it arrives earlier, somewhere later, marvels with its splendor and disappears with the first leaf fall.

We have compiled a selection of picturesque places in Russia, where one may observe the golden autumn. Enjoy!

🍁 Plyos, Ivanovo region

Urbanization has not affected the charm of Plyos despite the status of a city. It remained practically the same as it was a hundred - two hundred years ago. You may admire the golden autumn there late September - early October. It is worth to stroll along the ancient streets, look into the House-Museum of Isaak Levitan and try “angles” with bream - that's the name of local fish pies. For memorable photos you should go up to the Cathedral Hill. Here you can often see artists who paint Volga landscapes.

🍁 Samarskaya Luka, Samara region

Samarskaya Luka is a national park in the Samara region. Here, the Zhigulev Mountains rise above the Volga, such a landscape is atypical for the East European plain. The highest point is the 381-meter high Observer Mountain. The place attracts not only hiking enthusiasts, but also rock climbers. The boundaries of the Samarskaya Luka include the Kuibyshev Reservoir, which is often compared in scale, picturesqueness and purity with lake Baikal.

🍁 Kronstadt, St. Petersburg

Nowadays Kronstadt is becoming more and more attractive for tourists. In particular, the “Island of Forts” with strolling alleys, panoramic swings, a rock garden, a beach, a food court and cafes has appeared here.

In the fall, there are fewer tourists and the sea waves are stronger than usual due to the winds, which makes an impression. In the Summer Garden and Petrovsky Park, the trees are colored in dozens of shades.

Do not miss such a beautiful period in Russia with mild weather and scenic views!

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