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Magnitogorsk is a fairly young Ural city, famous for its metallurgical plant.It was thanks to "Magnitka" that the small settlement began to develop and reached its current status. The city does not forget about its history. The MMK Museum was opened,

Dubna is a city in the Moscow region that has had this status since 1956. During this time, the area became known as a center for rocket science and the study of nuclear physics. The science city has presented the country and the world with many discoveries. In honor of these pages, stories are opened

Vyazma, like other small towns in Russia, is distinguished by a special, provincial-like cozy, peaceful atmosphere. Although a difficult fate fell to the lot of this city. Located on the Old Smolensk highway, connecting Russia with Europe, in both domestic

Dmitrov is one of the ancient cities of the Moscow region: it is only 7 years younger than the capital. The construction of the Moscow Canal also made the city a port city. So you can travel here by water. The Great Patriotic War left its mark on the history of Dmitrov.

The capital of the Sakha Republic is the largest city located in the permafrost conditions. The climatic changes here are surprising: from -40 in winter to +40 in the short summer. Weather and terrain are important features of Yakutsk. Everything is light outside in winter

Veliky Ustyug is a city in the Vologda region, one of the oldest in the Russian North.Since 1999, when the first residence of Father Frost was founded, at the mention of Veliky Ustyug, the majority have an association with winter holidays. For two decades

Kingisepp stands on the Luga River. It was founded as the Yam fortress, and was originally called that. The renaming into Yamburg was a tribute to the times. And at the beginning of the last century, the city was named after a Baltic revolutionary. Like many settlements of the Leningrad

Naberezhnye Chelny is one of the largest settlements in Tatarstan. The first association that arises when it is mentioned is the KamAZ plant. The city has an interesting structure: no one has canceled the streets, but the locals are guided to a greater extent not by them,

The third largest city in the Volgograd region is considered one of the best in terms of comfortable living. The location on the Volga, and even at the mouth of the Kamyshinka, creates additional opportunities for tourism and leisure of the townspeople. When planning a trip to Kamyshin

Vyshny Volochek received the status of a city under Catherine the Great in 1770, although it was first mentioned in the 15th century. The city is located on an artificially created waterway, the oldest in Russia. Three centuries ago, he connected the Caspian Sea with the Baltic and served

Elabuga is one of the oldest settlements in Tatarstan. This area is an excellent example of the architecture and arrangement of the county towns of Russia.Yelabuga is associated with the names of several important historical figures, including the artist Shishkin, the poet Tsvetaeva and

Staraya Russa is a city in the Novgorod region with a rich past. Its heyday is associated with the salt industry. Despite the fact that the city stands on the river, there have been problems with drinking water for a long time, just because of the salt. The problem was solved only by building a water pump

The capital of Dagestan is based on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The only ice-free Caspian port in Russia is located here.In the vicinity of the city there are mountains, forests, lakes and even a dune. The nature around the city is breathtaking, including for experienced

The capital of Kabardino-Balkaria is located among the mountains covered with greenery.A stable favorable environmental background has contributed to the development of the health resort and various tourist destinations. As a resort region in terms of area, Nalchik is second only to Sochi. Hills

Derbent is the oldest city in Russia. Its name translates as "gates shut" and is associated with its location.Derbent was the border between "Western Asia" and Eastern Europe, preventing uninvited guests from entering the interior of the country. In memory of the defensive

Blagoveshchensk is still very young by the standards of many Russian cities. Founded by the Cossacks, it began to grow and develop rather quickly. At a certain point in history, the administrative center of the Amur Region even overtook Khabarovsk. This was largely facilitated by

The town of Klin near Moscow began its history from the XIV century. The earliest architectural monument that has survived to this day is the Assumption Church. Later buildings of the 18th-19th centuries are also of historical value. - Post yard, Voskresenskaya

Tutaev is part of one of the most popular tourist routes in the country - the "Golden Ring of Russia".Until 1822, there were separate cities on both banks of the Volga: Borisoglebsk and Romanov. They were united into one whole, and after almost 100 years they were also renamed.

Cherepovets is called "the port of five seas". All thanks to the Rybinsk reservoir and access to the Volga-Baltic channel.In the era of Catherine II, the city became famous for its sterlet, which was delivered directly to the imperial table. Over time, fishing purpose

Chita is the capital of the Trans-Baikal Territory.At the time of its formation, it was called nothing less than "a city without a population": the number of townspeople was so small. A notable event in its history was the decision of the authorities to exile the Decembrists here. They primarily influenced

The capital of Adygea is located in the foothills of the Caucasian ridge. This influenced the climate: there are no sudden changes in temperature. The name of the city can be translated as "Valley of the Wild Apple Trees". It has preserved an abundance of greenery on its streets to this day. Founded

The city of Grozny was badly damaged during the Chechen military campaigns. Many buildings were damaged or completely destroyed, and valuable museum exhibits were lost.This became the reason, already in peacetime, to build new sights, as well as restore

Lipetsk is an industrial center, to the foundation of which Peter I had a hand. This fact has not been forgotten by the inhabitants of the city: one of the squares is named after the emperor. There is also a monument to him. In the warm season, in the evenings you can watch a real light and music

The capital of North Ossetia - the city of Vladikavkaz - is a real cultural center of the region. It is located on both banks of the Terek and offers picturesque views of the nearby hills, including the Table Mountain. Local residents have defended themselves more than once

Founded in the 17th century, the city of Ulan-Ude developed slowly. He was constantly under the influence of neighboring regions, but managed to preserve the national Buryat flavor. For the above reason, the sights here are very different: heritage

The name of Mineralnye Vody is misleading: there are no medicinal springs here. But from here it is easy to get to other settlements of the Stavropol Territory, where medical and preventive procedures are put on stream. Mineral waters, thanks to the airport and

The image of the city is a superposition of the provincial buildings of the past with modern trends. The city managed to preserve samples of wooden architecture, church facades and old administrative buildings. Among the buildings on almost every street you can find a monument

Rybinsk can be safely ranked among the list of Russian cities that are systematically developing their tourism industry. He has a great, but not yet fully realized potential. Now travelers come here mainly in the framework of short

Yelets is considered one of the classic merchant cities in Russia. Its beauties are buildings of previous eras, carefully preserved or restored. They have undergone a number of changes, but were able to convey to new generations an idea of ​​the order and traditions.

For residents of central Russia, Kamchatka is no less mysterious than many foreign countries. The climate and nature are different here, which makes the area quite colorful. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, as the main city of the region, attracts visitors

The city of Arkhangelsk since its foundation has been of strategic importance for the country. At the same time, its remote position from other cultures affected self-development: there is still a lot that is original here. This applies to thematic museums like the North

Khabarovsk is the cultural center of the Far East. He was able to largely develop in many directions, so it will be interesting for tourists with different tastes. There are many theaters in the city. You can watch an operetta, puppet show or production

Most tourists associate Valdai with the lake and the national park, which are very popular places for eco-recreation at any time of the year. At the same time, it is a small and rather cute town with a long history. The first mention of him

Tambov is not the most popular tourist destination, mostly people come here on business trips, visit friends, or even happen by chance. And it is completely in vain - the city has a certain charm of true Russian provincialism,

Zheleznovodsk is one of the most visited cities in the North Caucasus. Although it occupies a small area, it is one of the most environmentally friendly and actively developing resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Water Resources. There are always a lot of tourists and those who have arrived here.

The largest city beyond the Arctic Circle, the base of the icebreaker fleet, the hero city, the sea gate of the Arctic. Murmansk was founded only in 1916 and cannot boast of a large number of historical sights. But still it is interesting and distinctive

Kirov and the region provide the curious traveler with ample scope for exploration. In addition to the richest natural resources, this territory has a powerful cultural potential - in addition to the famous Dymkovo toy throughout Russia, here on

Small Torzhok is famous for a large number of architectural monuments. It is a pity that many of them are not in the best condition, but it is gratifying that the historical buildings, although slowly, are being restored, which is why the town is becoming more and more presentable.

Sortavala in the past was a Swedish and Finnish patrimony, and now it is a small Karelian town. It is a very interesting and popular tourist destination due to its interesting architecture, not typical for the Russian North, picturesque

Despite the fact that Togliatti has existed since the first half of the 18th century, there are almost no historical buildings in the city. The fact is that in the 1950s, due to the construction of a hydroelectric power station and the creation of the Kuibyshev reservoir, the "Old City" was flooded, residents were relocated to

Belgorod residents believe that Prince Vladimir Krasnoe Solnyshko had a hand in the founding of their city, although it is hardly possible to find architectural monuments of that time (or their ruins) here. The oldest churches in Belgorod date back to the 17th-18th centuries, the rest of the sights

The history of Bryansk began in the 10th century with the construction of a defensive fortress, which eventually turned into one of the important cultural and spiritual centers of Southwestern Russia. Unfortunately, even its ruins have not survived to this day. However, a serious

Eagle and the region specialize in literary and cultural tourism. Many sights of the city are associated with the names of famous Russian writers - I. S. Turgenev, N. Leskov, I. A. Bunin. Several literary

Penza boasts a rich history and cultural traditions. The city was founded as a fortress to protect the state border, more than once it had to experience the raids of wild steppe nomads. In the 18th-19th centuries, he developed as a spiritual

Suzdal is one of the brightest, original and, of course, famous cities of the Golden Ring. All foreign tourists strive to get here on an excursion, since this is one of the few places in Russia (except for St. Petersburg and Moscow), about which American,

The small town of Myshkin literally made itself. Only a few thousand people live here, but the number of attractions per square meter is simply off scale. Most of them are small private mouse-themed museums specially created

The ancient city of Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in the middle of the 12th century. The city is located on the shores of the picturesque Pleshcheyevo Lake among the endless forests and fields of the Russian Plain. This place breathes history, every inch of the earth has absorbed such an amount

Podolsk is a satellite city of Moscow on the Pakhra River, located just 15 km from the Moscow Ring Road. Many tourists in the capital do not even realize that this place is a real treasure house, consisting of noble estates and picturesque temples. Also it is lovely

Svetlogorsk - a resort town on the coast of the Baltic Sea used to be the Prussian Rauschen, and in the Middle Ages - the patrimony of the knights of the Teutonic Order. The tourist infrastructure began to develop here from the first half of the 19th century after the visit of King Friedrich-Wilhelm

Orenburg can offer tourists historical, cultural, ecological, pilgrimage, extreme and recreational programs. Visiting sights, numerous monasteries, jeep tours in the surroundings, trips to tracts and steppes

The island city of Sviyazhsk is an unusual and incredibly picturesque place that attracts tourists with its historical sights and beautiful panoramas. The town stands on a small piece of land in the midst of a green-blue flood formed by the mighty

Zvenigorod is a small pretty town in the west of the Moscow region. It is one of the oldest settlements in the region, presumably founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. The main tourist attraction is the architectural complex of Savvino-Storozhevsky

Stavropol appeared on the site of a military fortress, built in the 18th century to protect the borders of the Russian Empire from the raids of the mountaineers. Gradually, it turned into one of the key cities of the North Caucasus. Its historical monuments date back to the period

Sakhalin is the true end of the world, a place dominated by the mighty Pacific Ocean, breaking powerful waves against coastal rocks. The incredibly picturesque and distant island attracts adventure seekers who are not afraid of difficulties and lack of civilization.

Arkhipo-Osipovka is part of the Big Gelendzhik area, it is one of the most popular resorts on this stretch of the coast due to the large number of available entertainment: museums, a dolphinarium, an aquarium, an amusement park, a water park and a good

Until 1924 Ulyanovsk was called Simbirsk. The city emerged in the 17th century as a border fortification on the banks of the Volga. The founder of the settlement is considered the boyar-voivode Bogdan Khitrovo, who arrived in these places by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Before

The village of Kabardinka is located between Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik on the shore of the Tsemesskaya Bay. Although the resort is not large in size, it can offer tourists almost all the points of the compulsory vacation program. This is a clear sea, beaches,

Kursk is one of the spiritual and cultural centers of central Russia. The city was founded in the 10th century, from the 14th century it was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and at the beginning of the 16th it was included in the territory of the Russian state. Tourists are waiting for great

Quiet provincial Tarusa is a small town in the Kaluga region, sung in the verses of the incomparable Marina Tsvetaeva. He is mentioned in the ancient chronicles of the XIII century, but his image is a frozen picture of the XIX century with stone temples, city estates

One can speak of Omsk as a city with great potential for tourism development. Its sights and history attract lovers of cultural and educational travel, the wide expanses of the Siberian region, plains, forests and the banks of the Irtysh

The resort village of Abrau-Dyurso consists of two zones: the first is occupied by a factory and a tourist center, the second is located on the Black Sea coast. This place is known throughout Russia for its famous champagne. But tourists are attracted here not only by the wine

During the period of feudal fragmentation of Russia, Serpukhov was the southern outpost of the Moscow principality, defending the borders from the aggressive raids of the Tatar-Mongols. The first mention of the city is found in the spiritual literacy of Ivan Kalita. Under Peter I, it became active here

The history of Taganrog is filled with significant historical events. He managed to visit a Greek settlement, an Italian port, and the first base of the Russian fleet. Moreover, famous and outstanding cultural figures were born in the city - the writer A.P. Chekhov

It was from Pyatigorsk that the Caucasian Mineral Waters began to flourish as a resort zone - in the 1860s, after the discovery of dozens of thermal springs, the first balneological society appeared here. The city is even called a mineral museum because of its large

Gatchina is a suburb of St. Petersburg, primarily known for its luxurious palace and park ensemble, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Due to its large size, it is necessary to allocate a whole day for inspection, while the rest, not

The history of the ancient Russian city of Uglich goes back to the distant X century. In the XIII-XVI centuries, it was the center of the principality of the same name. One of the most famous and tragic events in its history was the murder of Tsarevich Dmitry, committed in the presence of strange,

Dzhubga is the first resort town that meets travelers entering the Black Sea coast from Krasnodar and Goryachiy Klyuch. Tourists choose this place because of the mild climate, clean sea and long strip of beaches. Dzhubga

Chelyabinsk is one of the largest industrial centers in Russia, a powerful smithy and a locomotive for the country's heavy metallurgy. But besides the smoking chimneys of huge enterprises, the city can show tourists its picturesque green parks, theaters with talented actors,

Izhevsk is called the Ural Petersburg and the arms capital of Russia. The city was founded as a factory settlement at an industrial enterprise, today it is included in the list of the largest settlements in the country. For quite a long time, Izhevsk was perceived as uninteresting

The small resort town of Balaklava, located near Sevastopol, has a long rich history and boasts architectural monuments from different periods. Since ancient times, its unique location attracted settlers who could reliably

Several well-known facts are connected with Ivanovo - it is the city of brides, the textile industry and the first Council. Since the 17th century, local products made of calico were widely known throughout Russia and abroad; from the 18th century, the construction of large manufactories began.

Vityazevo is a comfortable and pretty resort located a few kilometers from Anapa. Due to the fact that an impressive part of the population consists of Russified Pontic Greeks, the local architecture and sights make you remember

The history of Rostov is inextricably linked with the formation of the Russian state. Getting here, as if you are transported by a time machine several centuries ago and find yourself in a medieval settlement, where at every corner there is a majestic temple, and the number of monasteries

Against the background of the more promoted Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk, the city of Essentuki may seem too small and unremarkable. But this is only at first glance - the town is so cozy and charming that you won't want to leave it. Of course, all

Tuapse, perhaps, pales against the background of the more popular tourist resorts - Sochi and Anapa, however, it also has its own unique attractions that are in no way inferior to more advertised places. Although urban architecture is rather trivial,

In the distant 16th century, on the site of Tyumen, there was the capital of the Siberian Khanate, Chingi-Tura. Today there is a modern and developed city - one of the industrial and cultural centers of the region. In Tyumen, they are not conspicuous, consisting of dilapidated houses

In the entire Volga region, one cannot find such a friendly and hospitable people as the Chuvash. Everyone who has come to Cheboksary at least once has very warm feelings for this city. Especially if the trip fell on a warm golden autumn when the forests are getting dressed

Plyos is a picturesque oasis of tranquility and harmony, lost on the banks of the Volga among birch groves. It seems that time has stopped here and the 19th century is still going on. No wonder the town is considered a tourist gem, but buy a house here and while away

Once Tobolsk was the center of all Siberia - vast new lands, which were actively developed by the young Russian Empire. That is why a large number of architectural monuments of the 17th-18th centuries have survived here - they built a lot, thoroughly and on

Krasnoyarsk is such a distant, cold and grandiose, a real Siberian giant that grew up in the middle of the impassable taiga. This city is full of some elusive charm - looking at its bridges and pipes of industrial enterprises, you can catch that invincible force,

20 km from Feodosia there is a unique place - the village of Koktebel, which has a fantastic aura and attractiveness. Having visited here once, you will certainly want to come back again and again. What's so special about this town - maybe it's the magnificent

Loo is a resort area included in the Greater Sochi agglomeration, formerly an independent village. It is surrounded on three sides by the wooded slopes of the surrounding mountains. The federal highway and railway lines pass through it, so it is very easy to get here.

If at the end of the 1990s there was absolutely nothing to see in Yoshkar-Ola, then since the 2000s the city seemed to flourish: all its current attractions, including the Kremlin, were built in just a few years. Apparently, the authorities woke up and remembered that

Kerch is a unique city. It stands in the very place where the waters of two seas meet - not without reason, even before our era, these lands were literally occupied by settlers from Hellas, having built several colonies here. It is a pity that from the ancient Panticapaeum, Myrmekia and Nympheus

Many tourists regard Krasnodar as a staging post on the road to the sea, undeservedly bypassing city sights. And it is completely in vain - the capital of the Kuban can boast of a considerable number of rather interesting places. Here

Astrakhan is a real paradise for lovers of hunting and fishing, a land of abundance and sweet watermelons. This is the opinion that most tourists have about this city. It is also the final stopover point for cruise ships sailing from the upper Volga. But Astrakhan

Today Adler is the front facade of the entire Black Sea coast of Russia, an almost exemplary city, built almost from scratch for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Of course, we are not talking about old areas that have undergone minimal

The Siberian city, standing on the banks of the Angara, in the 17th century is an unknown world, and today it is a modern and developed territory. Once it all began with a tiny prison and a garrison of hundreds of people who risked at any moment to suffer from the attack of the Buryat

Murom is mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" - the most ancient written source that tells about historical events that took place a long time ago on the territory of Russia. For such a small town, there are many attractions here: four

The magnificent northern beauty of Karelia, the clear mirror-like surface of Lake Onega, unusual sculptures on the embankment brought from different countries, homemade wooden ships that have visited dozens of seas - all this can be seen in Petrozavodsk. This

Sudak and its surroundings are one of the most picturesque places in Crimea.Nature has ordered in such a way that the coastal rocks have formed here in bizarre patterns, forming small bays. Standing on top of one of the cliffs, you can endlessly admire the coast

Alushta is one of the key resorts in Crimea. The length of the coastline with beaches is several tens of kilometers, including the suburbs. On this vast territory are located numerous hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers and, as a heritage

Gurzuf is a small resort village located in one of the most picturesque places of Crimea - on the South Bank. This place is famous for its magnificent climate, Mediterranean vegetation, salubrious air and breathtaking landscapes. Many

If all the towns in Central Russia looked like Sergiev Posad, our country, perhaps, would not know the end of tourists. This city is not only one of the most picturesque and interesting on the Golden Ring route, but also the center of Orthodoxy

For the majority of the inhabitants of Russia, the Primorsky Territory is almost as exotic as Korea or China. Due to the enormous distances, Vladivostok seems so far away that it is easier to get to another country than to overcome these thousands of kilometers. Capital of Primorye

Gelendzhik is considered one of the best resorts on the Black Sea coast. Firstly, it is very well located on the shores of a picturesque bay with a unique microclimate, comparable in its characteristics to the Mediterranean. Secondly, a large number

Kislovodsk is a real southern resort town with a huge park area, elegant streets, flowering alleys, full of all possible shades, and a special atmosphere inherent only in this area. There is everything for a quality stay: the cleanest

In Vyborg, the feeling that you are somewhere in the vastness of Northern Europe does not leave. This is not surprising, because the city belonged to the Swedes for many centuries, and until the middle of the 20th century was part of Finland. Facades of stone buildings, fortresses, medieval

Anapa is a Black Sea resort with modern infrastructure, a long coastline (55 km), comfortable recreation areas and all possible entertainment. Its peculiarity is comfortable sandy beaches, which is why people prefer

Saratov stands on the banks of the Volga. At first glance, this great river is the only attraction for tourists, but this is just a common misconception. In fact, there are many interesting places and architectural monuments in the city, on