💧 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.
#DiscoverRussia #VisitRussia #BestOfRussia
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.
#DiscoverRussia #VisitRussia #BestOfRussia
📆#OTD 166 years ago the settlement of Khabarovka was founded by a detachment of Siberian troops under the command of Captain Yakov Dyachenko in Russia’s Far East which later became the city of Khabarovsk. It bears the name of the renowned XVII-century Cossack leader Yerofei Khabarov, who explored the Amur region.
🌊Khabarovsk is a city of two great strategic rivers: the Amur and the Ussuri. Their confluence near Khabarovsk and the state boundaries they define created one of the most important geopolitical zones in northern Asia. The city emerged as a result of the Russian-Chinese Treaty of Aigun according to which the territories on the north bank of the Amur river became part of the Russian empire, and those to the south – part of China.
🔹The devastation of WW1 occurred far from Khabarovsk, and the city actually grew with expanding military production. But the Russian Civil War and foreign military intervention in the Far East caused major damage and disruption.
❗️It lies closer to major Chinese cities than to Moscow. By rail, Khabarovsk is a 6 day 5,300-mile journey from the capital. The city is linked to the European part of Russia via the Trans-Siberian railway.
#Russia #Khabarovsk #RussianHistory #discoverrussia
🌊Khabarovsk is a city of two great strategic rivers: the Amur and the Ussuri. Their confluence near Khabarovsk and the state boundaries they define created one of the most important geopolitical zones in northern Asia. The city emerged as a result of the Russian-Chinese Treaty of Aigun according to which the territories on the north bank of the Amur river became part of the Russian empire, and those to the south – part of China.
🔹The devastation of WW1 occurred far from Khabarovsk, and the city actually grew with expanding military production. But the Russian Civil War and foreign military intervention in the Far East caused major damage and disruption.
❗️It lies closer to major Chinese cities than to Moscow. By rail, Khabarovsk is a 6 day 5,300-mile journey from the capital. The city is linked to the European part of Russia via the Trans-Siberian railway.
#Russia #Khabarovsk #RussianHistory #discoverrussia
🌐 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
#russia #russian #discoverrussia #visitrussia
🤝"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
#russia #russian #discoverrussia #visitrussia
🏔 Summer is the best time to discover the mountains in Russia!
Russia boasts breathtaking mountain landscapes that will leave you in awe: approximately 30% of the country’s territory is covered by mountains. And summer is the perfect season to explore them!
Below, we highlight the largest mountain ranges:
🌋 Caucasus Mountains
The youngest mountains in Russia (and some of the youngest in the world) are in the Caucasus - they were formed 28 million years ago. In terms of mountains, they have a lot of room to grow. And by the way, they really do grow - by several millimeters per year.
The northern part of the Russian Caucasus contains the most of the glaciers, as well as the highest point in Europe - Mount Elbrus (5,642 meters).
Other highest mountains in Russia are also located there - Dykhtau (5,204 m), Koshtan-Tau (5,152 m), Pushkin Peak (5,100 m).
🌋 Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains are not very high (the highest point is Mount Narodnaya, 1,895 m), but they are among the oldest on the planet - they are about 350 million years old!
In the Southern Urals, there is Mount Karandash, which is many times older than the mountain range. On its slopes there is a rock called ‘israndite’, a remnant of a supercontinent that existed in the Archean era two billion years ago. There is such an abundance of copper ore, minerals and gemstones in the Urals that these mountains are often referred to as the country's treasury.
🌋 Altai Mountains
The Altai Mountains are one of the most popular destinations for tourism in Russia. One of the most picturesque roads in the country, the Chuisky tract, passes there and the high-mountainous Katun River, which changes colour from azure to gray. It is also home to Mount Belukha, a sacred place for the Altai people and the highest point (4,506 meters) of this mountain range.
Three of their most picturesque sections are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name ‘Golden Mountains of Altai’.
🌋 Sayan Mountains
The Altai Mountains in Southern Siberia are bordered by another huge mountain range, the Sayan Mountains, consisting of the Western and Eastern Sayan Mountains. They are almost at right angles to each other. Almost all glaciers are located in the Eastern Sayans. Their highest point is Mount Kyzyl Taina (3,121 m).
The protected part of the Eastern Sayan Mountains is located on the outskirts of the city of Krasnoyarsk - this is the Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park, famous for its bizarre rocks.
🌋 Putorana Plateau
This is a giant mountain range above the Arctic Circle with fantastic landscapes. Its area is about 250,000 square kilometers, which is comparable to the size of Great Britain.
The Putorana Plateau is a mountain range without peaks, which are cut by waterfalls and deep canyons. There is a huge number of places where no man has ever set foot.
The geographical center of Russia - Lake Vivi - is on the plateau, which is covered with ice most of the year. It is the largest freshwater lake in this region (its total length is 90 km), the inhabitants even call it the “local Baikal”.
📸 Yuri Ufimtsev, Alexander Ermolitsky, Fyodor Laskov, Alexander Yusupov, Vladimir Lyapin, Andrey Podkorytov
#DiscoverRussia #UpToTheMountains
Russia boasts breathtaking mountain landscapes that will leave you in awe: approximately 30% of the country’s territory is covered by mountains. And summer is the perfect season to explore them!
Below, we highlight the largest mountain ranges:
🌋 Caucasus Mountains
The youngest mountains in Russia (and some of the youngest in the world) are in the Caucasus - they were formed 28 million years ago. In terms of mountains, they have a lot of room to grow. And by the way, they really do grow - by several millimeters per year.
The northern part of the Russian Caucasus contains the most of the glaciers, as well as the highest point in Europe - Mount Elbrus (5,642 meters).
Other highest mountains in Russia are also located there - Dykhtau (5,204 m), Koshtan-Tau (5,152 m), Pushkin Peak (5,100 m).
🌋 Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains are not very high (the highest point is Mount Narodnaya, 1,895 m), but they are among the oldest on the planet - they are about 350 million years old!
In the Southern Urals, there is Mount Karandash, which is many times older than the mountain range. On its slopes there is a rock called ‘israndite’, a remnant of a supercontinent that existed in the Archean era two billion years ago. There is such an abundance of copper ore, minerals and gemstones in the Urals that these mountains are often referred to as the country's treasury.
🌋 Altai Mountains
The Altai Mountains are one of the most popular destinations for tourism in Russia. One of the most picturesque roads in the country, the Chuisky tract, passes there and the high-mountainous Katun River, which changes colour from azure to gray. It is also home to Mount Belukha, a sacred place for the Altai people and the highest point (4,506 meters) of this mountain range.
Three of their most picturesque sections are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name ‘Golden Mountains of Altai’.
🌋 Sayan Mountains
The Altai Mountains in Southern Siberia are bordered by another huge mountain range, the Sayan Mountains, consisting of the Western and Eastern Sayan Mountains. They are almost at right angles to each other. Almost all glaciers are located in the Eastern Sayans. Their highest point is Mount Kyzyl Taina (3,121 m).
The protected part of the Eastern Sayan Mountains is located on the outskirts of the city of Krasnoyarsk - this is the Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park, famous for its bizarre rocks.
🌋 Putorana Plateau
This is a giant mountain range above the Arctic Circle with fantastic landscapes. Its area is about 250,000 square kilometers, which is comparable to the size of Great Britain.
The Putorana Plateau is a mountain range without peaks, which are cut by waterfalls and deep canyons. There is a huge number of places where no man has ever set foot.
The geographical center of Russia - Lake Vivi - is on the plateau, which is covered with ice most of the year. It is the largest freshwater lake in this region (its total length is 90 km), the inhabitants even call it the “local Baikal”.
📸 Yuri Ufimtsev, Alexander Ermolitsky, Fyodor Laskov, Alexander Yusupov, Vladimir Lyapin, Andrey Podkorytov
#DiscoverRussia #UpToTheMountains
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!
#DiscoverRussia #VisitRussia
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!
#DiscoverRussia #VisitRussia
InteRussia Fellowship Programme
🤝 InteRussia - a fellowship programme of the Gorchakov Fund launched in 2021. The project provides an opportunity for young foreign specialists to have an additional training at leading research centers, public organisations and media outlets in Russia.
✈️ Programme targets young foreign representatives (25-35 years old) who are interested in professional development and building ties with Russia. 10-12 participants are chosen on a selective basis and provided with an opportunity to visit Russia for a month. The organisers cover travel and accommodation expenses. During the fellowship period a stipend of 30 000 RUB (approximately 6 000 ZAR) is provided.
Application season is now open for:
1. International Relations (with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations)
Apply till 1 September via https://clck.ru/3C64MC
2. Journalism (with the Sputnik news agency) for BRICS+ countries
Apply till 9 August via https://clck.ru/3C64Wr
3. Medicine (with the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University)
Apply till 1 August via https://clck.ru/3C64j6
Do not miss your chance to visit Russia and expend your professional horizons!
#russia #russian #studyinrussia #discoverrussia
🤝 InteRussia - a fellowship programme of the Gorchakov Fund launched in 2021. The project provides an opportunity for young foreign specialists to have an additional training at leading research centers, public organisations and media outlets in Russia.
✈️ Programme targets young foreign representatives (25-35 years old) who are interested in professional development and building ties with Russia. 10-12 participants are chosen on a selective basis and provided with an opportunity to visit Russia for a month. The organisers cover travel and accommodation expenses. During the fellowship period a stipend of 30 000 RUB (approximately 6 000 ZAR) is provided.
Application season is now open for:
1. International Relations (with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations)
Apply till 1 September via https://clck.ru/3C64MC
2. Journalism (with the Sputnik news agency) for BRICS+ countries
Apply till 9 August via https://clck.ru/3C64Wr
3. Medicine (with the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University)
Apply till 1 August via https://clck.ru/3C64j6
Do not miss your chance to visit Russia and expend your professional horizons!
#russia #russian #studyinrussia #discoverrussia
6 Most Beautiful Russian islands
From the Arctic glaciers to tropical forests of the Far East, from the “Whale Bone alley” under open sky to ancient island monasteries – here are six amazing Russian islands that may transform your world.
🌊 Sakhalin island
Discover Sakhalin Island, just a two-hour flight from Tokyo and nine hours from Moscow. Known as the island "at the edge of the world," Sakhalin is home to half a million people, with Yuzho-Sakhalinsk as its largest city. Winter spans 5 to 6 months, while short, cool summers characterize the rest of the year. Despite this, Sakhalin attracts global tourists with its pristine wildlife sanctuaries and eco-friendly resorts, perfect for ecotourism enthusiasts.
🌊 Iturup island
Explore Iturup Island, the largest in the lush Kuril Islands archipelago stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk, Iturup offers breathtaking landscapes of blue lagoons, cascading waterfalls, and active volcanoes – a true paradise for the adventurous spirit.
🌊 Wrangel Island
Wrangel Island, one of Russia's most remote reserves, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. This journey to what a 19th-century visitor called the "end of creation" is a rare opportunity. Visitors must secure special government permission, and reaching the island is no small feat – winter travel requires a helicopter, while summer sees adventurers boarding icebreakers.
🌊 Olkhon island
Explore Olkhon, Lake Baikal's largest and only inhabited island. In the language of the indigenous Buryat people, its name means "dry," despite being surrounded by one-fifth of the world's fresh water – yet, remarkably, there are no rivers or creeks. Khuzhir, with approximately 1,350 residents, humorously dubbed the "capital," is the island's largest settlement.
🌊 Kizhi island
Discover Kizhi Pogost, nestled on one of Lake Onega's 1,650 islands, a highlight of northwest Russia. Over twenty years ago, it earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Church of the Transfiguration, adorned with 22 domes stacked without nails on a wooden base, is iconic in Russian medieval wooden architecture. Kizhi Pogost laid the groundwork for Russia's first open-air museum of wooden architecture.
🌊 Franz Joseph Land
Franz Joseph Land: an archipelago of 192 islands, as close to the North Pole as Northern Greenland. It's among the northernmost territories of Russia and the world, part of the Primorsky District in the Arkhangelsk Region. Inhabited only by researchers, border guards, and military officers, the island hosts special expeditions studying polar bear populations in the Russian Arctic. These efforts aim to understand their migration patterns and habitat to support their survival. Beyond polar bears, seals, walruses, and beluga whales thrive in this remote region.
#DiscoverRussia #RussianIslands
From the Arctic glaciers to tropical forests of the Far East, from the “Whale Bone alley” under open sky to ancient island monasteries – here are six amazing Russian islands that may transform your world.
🌊 Sakhalin island
Discover Sakhalin Island, just a two-hour flight from Tokyo and nine hours from Moscow. Known as the island "at the edge of the world," Sakhalin is home to half a million people, with Yuzho-Sakhalinsk as its largest city. Winter spans 5 to 6 months, while short, cool summers characterize the rest of the year. Despite this, Sakhalin attracts global tourists with its pristine wildlife sanctuaries and eco-friendly resorts, perfect for ecotourism enthusiasts.
🌊 Iturup island
Explore Iturup Island, the largest in the lush Kuril Islands archipelago stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk, Iturup offers breathtaking landscapes of blue lagoons, cascading waterfalls, and active volcanoes – a true paradise for the adventurous spirit.
🌊 Wrangel Island
Wrangel Island, one of Russia's most remote reserves, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. This journey to what a 19th-century visitor called the "end of creation" is a rare opportunity. Visitors must secure special government permission, and reaching the island is no small feat – winter travel requires a helicopter, while summer sees adventurers boarding icebreakers.
🌊 Olkhon island
Explore Olkhon, Lake Baikal's largest and only inhabited island. In the language of the indigenous Buryat people, its name means "dry," despite being surrounded by one-fifth of the world's fresh water – yet, remarkably, there are no rivers or creeks. Khuzhir, with approximately 1,350 residents, humorously dubbed the "capital," is the island's largest settlement.
🌊 Kizhi island
Discover Kizhi Pogost, nestled on one of Lake Onega's 1,650 islands, a highlight of northwest Russia. Over twenty years ago, it earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Church of the Transfiguration, adorned with 22 domes stacked without nails on a wooden base, is iconic in Russian medieval wooden architecture. Kizhi Pogost laid the groundwork for Russia's first open-air museum of wooden architecture.
🌊 Franz Joseph Land
Franz Joseph Land: an archipelago of 192 islands, as close to the North Pole as Northern Greenland. It's among the northernmost territories of Russia and the world, part of the Primorsky District in the Arkhangelsk Region. Inhabited only by researchers, border guards, and military officers, the island hosts special expeditions studying polar bear populations in the Russian Arctic. These efforts aim to understand their migration patterns and habitat to support their survival. Beyond polar bears, seals, walruses, and beluga whales thrive in this remote region.
#DiscoverRussia #RussianIslands
5 most accessible lighthouses in the European part of Russia
There are hundreds of lighthouses in Russia that assist ship navigation. The most picturesque ones are often located in inaccessible places, but there are some exceptions. We’ve highlighted them below!
🌊 Bolshoi Volga Lighthouse - nestled near Moscow, this lighthouse stands where the Moscow Canal meets Ivankovo Reservoir. Built in the 1930s, it reflects Soviet constructivist architecture. It's not just a beacon but a symbol of history in Central Russia.
🌊 Osinovetsky Lighthouse - a landmark near St. Petersburg, this 70-meter-tall structure towers over Lake Ladoga's Vsevolozhsky district. Its scenic location on a sandy beach makes it a favorite for photographers and tourists alike, offering panoramic views of the lake and surroundings.
🌊 Wooden Lighthouse in Kronstadt - built in 1888, this wooden lighthouse in Kronstadt, near St. Petersburg, is one of Russia's oldest. Surrounded by historical cannons and naval artifacts, it serves as a reminder of Kronstadt's rich maritime heritage and is a popular spot for history enthusiasts.
🌊 Sochi Lighthouse - a historic beacon in southern Russia, the Sochi Lighthouse dates back to the late 19th century.
Originally constructed during the Russo-Turkish War, its unique French-designed optical system once illuminated the Sochi embankment with a changing beam colour. Today, it continues to be a symbol of the city, though access to its interior is restricted.
🌊 Stirsudden Lighthouse - located near St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland, the Stirsudden Lighthouse stands on an active military base, making it inaccessible up close. Its striking red-and-white tower is a picturesque sight, especially during sunset when its powerful lamp with a crystal lens casts a glow over the gulf's shores.
Explore the maritime history and beauty of these lighthouses that have guided ships and captured imaginations for generations!
#DiscoverRussia #BestOfRussia
There are hundreds of lighthouses in Russia that assist ship navigation. The most picturesque ones are often located in inaccessible places, but there are some exceptions. We’ve highlighted them below!
🌊 Bolshoi Volga Lighthouse - nestled near Moscow, this lighthouse stands where the Moscow Canal meets Ivankovo Reservoir. Built in the 1930s, it reflects Soviet constructivist architecture. It's not just a beacon but a symbol of history in Central Russia.
🌊 Osinovetsky Lighthouse - a landmark near St. Petersburg, this 70-meter-tall structure towers over Lake Ladoga's Vsevolozhsky district. Its scenic location on a sandy beach makes it a favorite for photographers and tourists alike, offering panoramic views of the lake and surroundings.
🌊 Wooden Lighthouse in Kronstadt - built in 1888, this wooden lighthouse in Kronstadt, near St. Petersburg, is one of Russia's oldest. Surrounded by historical cannons and naval artifacts, it serves as a reminder of Kronstadt's rich maritime heritage and is a popular spot for history enthusiasts.
🌊 Sochi Lighthouse - a historic beacon in southern Russia, the Sochi Lighthouse dates back to the late 19th century.
Originally constructed during the Russo-Turkish War, its unique French-designed optical system once illuminated the Sochi embankment with a changing beam colour. Today, it continues to be a symbol of the city, though access to its interior is restricted.
🌊 Stirsudden Lighthouse - located near St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland, the Stirsudden Lighthouse stands on an active military base, making it inaccessible up close. Its striking red-and-white tower is a picturesque sight, especially during sunset when its powerful lamp with a crystal lens casts a glow over the gulf's shores.
Explore the maritime history and beauty of these lighthouses that have guided ships and captured imaginations for generations!
#DiscoverRussia #BestOfRussia
Discover the Magic of Crimea’s Art Park!
Ever since Catherine the Great, when Crimea became a part of the Russian Empire, the peninsula became not only a popular resort, but also a destination for creative people. Famous artists, poets and musicians went there to improve their health and be inspired by the local scenery: the mountains and the Black Sea.
⚓️ Today, Crimea is still a mecca for people of arts and, in 2015, the ‘Tavrida’ (‘Taurida’ is Crimea’s ancient name) art cluster opened there, attracting thousands of creative young people from all over the country. They take part in educational forums, art residencies, as well as young art festivals.
In 2019, the art scene in Crimea expanded with the creation of the ‘Tavrida’ art park in Kapsel Bay, near Sudak. Spanning 30 hectares, this dynamic space features ever-evolving art installations by talented young designers and artists.
👉 Here are some highlights:
‘A Man Staring at the Sea’: A 15-meter-high installation by Sergei Pauker-Bravin, symbolizing the quest for inspiration before a new creative journey.
‘Assol’: Reimagined in 2020 as a 13-meter-tall sculpture, this character from the Soviet novel ‘Scarlet Sails’ stands alongside ‘A Man Staring at the Sea,’ symbolizing hope and dream fulfillment. Both pieces are beautifully illuminated at night.
‘Masks’: Giant masks of Apollo and Venus by the ‘DAP’ art group mark the entrance to the park, celebrating art and beauty.
‘Sun of Tavrida’: A mesmerizing light installation by Gleb Ivanov and Alexander Funtov, resembling the radiation of astrophysical pulsars, guiding visitors like a lighthouse.
‘Time’: A nine-meter clock face created by Sergei Pauker-Bravin and his workshop team, depicting the entire history of the universe from its origins to the present day.
‘Tower’: Designed by the ‘Megabudka’ bureau, this structure blends industrial aesthetics with ancient Kemi-Obin cultural elements from the Early Bronze Age, discovered in Crimea in 1957.
#DiscoverRussia #Tavrida
Ever since Catherine the Great, when Crimea became a part of the Russian Empire, the peninsula became not only a popular resort, but also a destination for creative people. Famous artists, poets and musicians went there to improve their health and be inspired by the local scenery: the mountains and the Black Sea.
⚓️ Today, Crimea is still a mecca for people of arts and, in 2015, the ‘Tavrida’ (‘Taurida’ is Crimea’s ancient name) art cluster opened there, attracting thousands of creative young people from all over the country. They take part in educational forums, art residencies, as well as young art festivals.
In 2019, the art scene in Crimea expanded with the creation of the ‘Tavrida’ art park in Kapsel Bay, near Sudak. Spanning 30 hectares, this dynamic space features ever-evolving art installations by talented young designers and artists.
👉 Here are some highlights:
‘A Man Staring at the Sea’: A 15-meter-high installation by Sergei Pauker-Bravin, symbolizing the quest for inspiration before a new creative journey.
‘Assol’: Reimagined in 2020 as a 13-meter-tall sculpture, this character from the Soviet novel ‘Scarlet Sails’ stands alongside ‘A Man Staring at the Sea,’ symbolizing hope and dream fulfillment. Both pieces are beautifully illuminated at night.
‘Masks’: Giant masks of Apollo and Venus by the ‘DAP’ art group mark the entrance to the park, celebrating art and beauty.
‘Sun of Tavrida’: A mesmerizing light installation by Gleb Ivanov and Alexander Funtov, resembling the radiation of astrophysical pulsars, guiding visitors like a lighthouse.
‘Time’: A nine-meter clock face created by Sergei Pauker-Bravin and his workshop team, depicting the entire history of the universe from its origins to the present day.
‘Tower’: Designed by the ‘Megabudka’ bureau, this structure blends industrial aesthetics with ancient Kemi-Obin cultural elements from the Early Bronze Age, discovered in Crimea in 1957.
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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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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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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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