Moscow is not just the largest city in Europe, it cannot be compared with any other metropolis in the world. This is a unique city - historical and modern at the same time. Old buildings coexist with hi-tech business districts, cozy cafés with world-class restaurants, famous fashion brands with traditional crafts. The capital's museums are remarkable - both in the number and value of the exhibits on display. Time travel can be done in Moscow simply by walking down the streets. Literally at every step there are architectural installations of different styles and historical eras, but always exceptional in their own way. Even just by walking in the city center, you can admire the view of the many functioning temples and monasteries. All of them are unique monuments of Russian Orthodox architecture. Moscow parks are the undeniable pride of the capital. Moscow is a city with amazing theatrical traditions. On any one of the evenings, you can enjoy classical or modern performances in any of the more than 130 theaters in the capital. Moscow restaurants offer to gourmets a sophisticated variety of flavors and aromas from all over the world. In addition, many nightclubs having their own original atmosphere, drive, parties and discos make the capital's nightlife vibrant, exciting and full of unique adventures.

St. Petersburg is often called the new Venice, the second Amsterdam, but it is worth visiting St. Petersburg at least once to understand that it is unlike any other city in the world! An ancient city on the Neva river, that has so many landmarks and monuments that reflect the entire history of Russia, starting with the reign of Peter the Great. At the pier in the Gulf of Finland, you can see an exact replica of the sailing ship on which this reformer king,who cut a window to Europe, once sailed, The architecture of buildings in St. Petersburg is unusually beautiful, and the variety of styles is striking. St. Petersburg is a city of drawbridges and simple bridges, canals and the midnight sun. White nights have become a symbol of the city. This short period is considered the most popular among tourists. Here you can visit unique, colorful festivals featuring the most famous bands and world-renowned musicians. From year to year, on the Neva River, you can watch how the regatta with the romantic name "Scarlet Sails" cruises along the water surface. The city is famous for its museums. Nowadays there are 221 museums, 2,000 libraries, more than 80 theaters, 100 concert organizations, 45 galleries, 62 cinemas, 80 club cultural institutions in St. Petersburg. There are no fewer attractions in the suburbs of St. Petersburg, than in the city itself. First of all, these are the famous royal residences and parks: Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Tsarskoe Selo, Pavlovsk. Kronstadt is famous for its forts and the majestic Naval Cathedral. In the list of the World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO St. Petersburg as a territory is represented by 36 objects, uniting about 4,000 outstanding monuments of architecture, history and culture. This very cultural heritage is the basis of new itineraries, for those who decided to come to St. Petersburg. Thousands of people from all over the world come here throughout the year to see it all with their own eyes.

Sochi is one of the best and most popular Russian resorts, the azure coast of which stretches for tens of kilometers along the Black Sea. This city amazes tourists with its gentle, warm, clean sea, mild subtropical climate, extraordinary beauty of the Caucasian ridge, a variety of sandy beaches and incredible freshness of the air, combining the aroma of mountain herbs and a light cool sea breeze, caressing your hair and leaving a taste of salt on your lips. The main feature of Sochi is its unique climate. Dense green forests of central Russia, the exoticism of the world's northernmost subtropics, the never freezing Black Sea and the Caucasian ridge, which protects from cold winds are presented in one area. Sochi is located in the northernmost subtropics in the world and in its merits does not concede to the best mountain resorts of Switzerland. After the 2014 Olympics, Sochi is no longer considered as a resort just for beach and ski vacations. Tourists come to the city all year round: for the sake of the heritage of the Olympic Park, the sea, the mountains, new children's and family parks - aquariums, attractions, water parks. There are many architectural, historical and natural attractions in Sochi: waterfalls, gorges, caves, lakes, an arboretum, a yew-boxwood grove with millennial trees. But the most mysterious are the stone dolmens of the Bronze Age. Big Sochi combines two zones - coastal (sea resorts Adler, Sochi, Lazarevskoye, Matsesta and others) and mountain (Krasnaya Polyana). In the coastal cluster, as they used to call it since the 2014 Olympics, it is warm and sunny all year round, magnolias are in bloom, and the sound of waves is replaced by the nightclubs music. It is possible to ski in the mountains from late November to late April. If the year is snowy, you can come for the May holidays - the sea is already warm, but the beautiful mountain-skis routes of Krasnaya Polyana are still open. Vacation in Sochi is an opportunity to see a variety of southern and exotic plants in the famous Sochi arboretum, see temples and other architectural monuments, including one of the symbols of the city - the Marine Station, take pictures of outstanding urban sculptures such as "Horse in a Coat" and "Golden Fleece" , become a spectator of bright shows of singing fountains and enjoy the sea and mountains in one trip.

Kazan is the "third capital of Russia"! Since 2009, the city has a registered patent for this name. In 2005 Kazan celebrated its millennium. The capital of Tatarstan is a large cultural center of the country, uniting two cultures and two religious directions. Kazan is a multifaceted and contrasting city with an interesting history. Periods of history, different cultures and traditions integrated on its streets, forming a unique architectural ensemble of the ancient Bulgarian, Golden Horde, Khan, Russian and Soviet periods, and you can devote an infinite amount of time to get acquainted with it. Kazan annually hosts international festivals of opera, ballet, classical music and folk-rock music. There are many museums, public and private galleries in the city. The largest one is the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, founded in 1894. The most valuable natural science, archaeological, ethnographic and many other expositions are located in the main building of the museum - the former Gostiny Dvor. There is a branch of the State Hermitage in Kazan - the Hermitage-Kazan Center. In addition, some of the most popular museums in the city are the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Museum of Kazan and many other cultural institutions. The property and sights of the city are its historical buildings, including numerous religious buildings, the main of which are the Kazan Kremlin, the Kul Sharif mosque, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Kazan Monastery of the Mother of God in the Holy Cross Church (the place where a revered list of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is kept), as well as unique historical and architectural complexes of the Zilantyev Monastery. Among the modern architectural sights of Kazan, the pedestrian streets of Peterburgskaya and Bauman, the Kazan metro, the Millennium bridge, the Pyramid cultural and entertainment complex, Millennium and Kyrlay parks, the Riviera hotel and water park complex and the Palace Embankment residential complex on the Palace Square. The first city’s skyscraper with a height of more than 100 meters will be a residential complex "Azure Heaven". Besides, the image of Kazan is inseparably connected with sports. The capital of Tatarstan warmly hosts major international and local competitions such as: the 27th World Summer Universiade 2013, the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and it was one of the venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Today Kazan is a modern and dynamically developing city, taking care of both the preservation of its historical heritage and the development of its advantages. Having visited Kazan once, you will certainly have a desire to come back here again.

The Golden Ring is the main tourist route of the country, popular not only among Russian, but also among foreign travelers. It includes ancient cities located relatively close to Moscow, which grew out of ancient Russian settlements. They are a unique combination of ancient Russian culture and modern traditions, in which medieval fortresses, monuments of church and civil architecture of the XII-XIX centuries have been preserved. Traveling along the Golden Ring of Russia allows you to see the oldest and most important monuments of Russian architecture in a short time, to visit those cities where the most important events of Russian history took place. The list of cities of the Golden Ring is controversial, but Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Sergiev Posad, Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky are full members of this "golden" community. Each of the cities of the Golden Ring boasts a huge number of attractions - ancient churches, monasteries, defensive buildings, museums - and they are all unique! In Vladimir, you should definitely see the Assumption and Dmitrievsky Cathedrals, the Golden Gate, as well as the sights of the Vladimir suburb of Bogolyubovo - the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl and the Bogolyubovsky Monastery. Among the sights of Suzdal are the Kremlin, the Museum of Wooden Architecture, as well as numerous monasteries and temples. The main attraction of Rostov the Great is the Kremlin, built in the 17th century. In Kostroma, among the must-see sights, it is worth noting the Ipatiev Monastery, associated with the history of the accession of the Romanovs, as well as the sites of the Kostroma Museum Reserve, which include the Fire Tower, the Noble Assembly, the Guardhouse Building and others. The sights of Yaroslavl - the pearls of the Golden Ring - can be listed for an extremely long time, these are numerous monasteries (Svyato-Vvedensky Tolgsky convent, Kazan convent, Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery), churches and cathedrals (Church of Elijah the Prophet, Assumption Cathedral, Ilyinsko-Tikhonovskaya church, Krestobogorodskaya Church of Yaroslavl), estates, castles and many architectural monuments of the 17th century. Sergiev Posad is a small town, unique in its architecture and history, which attracts tourists from different parts of the world like a magnet. The main attraction and shrine of the city is the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra. The monastery received the status of a Lavra by Elizaveta Petrovna in 1744. Currently, the cultural monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is an open-air museum, which can be explored for a very long time. There are about 50 buildings of various types on its territory. In addition to numerous museums and monuments, festivals, fairs, and concerts are regularly organized here. The point of departure for traveling along the Golden Ring as usual is Moscow: the capital itself sometimes claims to be included into the "gold" list. A tour to the cities of the so-called Golden Ring of Russia is not only a trip to churches and temples, but also an opportunity to get in touch with the past, see how small towns and their inhabitants live, and just take a break from the hustle and bustle.

There are places on Earth, the pristine beauty of which, greatness and amazing harmony, demonstrate the unlimited possibilities of the creative power of nature. This is the Siberian Lake Baikal - a unique creation of nature, a national treasure, and the pride of Russia. Baikal is often called the sea for its violent temper, for the fact that the distant opposite shore is often hidden somewhere in the haze. At the same time, a distinction is made between the Small and the Big Sea. The Small Sea is what is located between the northern coast of Olkhon island and the mainland, and everything else is the Big Sea. Baikal is a pearl among the lakes of the world, it is famous for its geological antiquity and original forms of the animal world, the origin of which has not been fully understood yet. Baikal is the most endemic lake in the world. There is no other lake in which three of the four species of animals would not be found anywhere else. This is home to such a large number of living species that went extinct in all other places. It is the deepest lake in the world. Its depth reaches 1637 meters. This is the largest repository of clean water not only in our country but throughout the entire globe. The specific qualities of Baikal water are a consequence of various processes in the lake basin, the circulation of matter, and energy in the reservoir itself. The clean freshwater of Lake Baikal is a valuable natural treasure of national importance. The combination of bizarre landforms with various landscapes gives Baikal and its surroundings extraordinary beauty and originality, to put this lake on a par with the famous Swiss lakes that attract millions of tourists from all over the world. Baikal is especially beautiful on clear, quiet, sunny days. The high mountains surrounding it with snow-capped peaks and mountain ridges sparkling in the sun are reflected in the vast blue water space. The air is so transparent that the coastal distance can be seen for tens of kilometers and deceptively seem close. In terms of the number of sunny days, Baikal surpasses many southern resort areas of the Black Sea coast and some places on the Mediterranean coast, such as Nice. Every year a large number of tourists from all over Russia and abroad rush to the shores of the lake. And no one will leave indifferent to the beauty of Lake Baikal, its emerald transparent water, many beautiful bays and beaches, fast rivers, crystal waterfalls, boundless spaces of forests and mountains, and clean mountain air.

Yekaterinburg is the capital of the Urals, a modern, dynamically developing city. It deservedly has the status of the main scientific, cultural, industrial, and business center of the Sverdlovsk region. Located on the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains, on the border of Europe and Asia, Yekaterinburg ranks fourth among Russian cities in terms of population and is included in the list of historical centers of Russia. Yekaterinburg is the capital of the most dynamically developing region of Russia, the largest regional financial and service center in the Urals. The Yekaterinburg Stock Exchange ranks third in the country in terms of the volume of transactions. In addition, it is one of the largest cultural centers in the country, in the cultural space of which all kinds of cultural and artistic institutions are united. The architectural appearance of Yekaterinburg, the capital of the mining region, which dates back to its history since the 18th century, has preserved many interesting architectural monuments. The buildings of the 18th-19th centuries, as well as buildings of the Soviet era, which are vivid examples of constructivism and other styles of that period, give a special charm to the historical center of the city. There are several dozen different museums in the city, the expositions of which acquaint guests of the city with its rich history and various aspects of development. Modern Yekaterinburg is one of the leading theater centers in Russia; more than twenty theaters operate here, most of which have gained popularity not only in Russia but also abroad. Concert life in the city does not stop for a moment - the philharmonic society, concert halls, and cinemas offer their visitors the most interesting programs. Nature lovers can enjoy walks in numerous parks, squares, and arboretums.

Kaliningrad ... Konigsberg ... The place where German and Soviet culture intertwines. Where the Prussian buildings coexist with the Khrushchev projects. A place where the sea smells and amber sparkles. Kaliningrad is a city in the north-west of Russia, the administrative center of the Kaliningrad region and it has no borders with other regions of Russia, neighboring only with Poland and Lithuania, and is washed by the Baltic Sea. For a long time Kaliningrad belonged to Germany. In 1946 the city was renamed Kaliningrad, in honor of the Soviet party leader Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin. A city with a rich past, it is simply filled with unique sights. Kaliningrad is a city of philosophers, this is where one of the world's greatest thinkers - Immanuel Kant was born and lived. His grave is located at the walls of the Cathedral of the XIV century, there is also a Kant museum and a concert hall where organ concerts are held. Various musical events and festivals, including international ones, are regularly organized in Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad has no direct access to the sea, the city is located at the confluence of the Pregolya River into the Kaliningrad Bay, but there is a large port and the headquarters of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy. The suburbs of Kaliningrad are rich in gorgeous beaches. Two Kaliningrad beaches, located in the village of Yantarny, have received the prestigious international Blue Flag award. The famous Curonian Spit, which is a UNESCO-listed nature reserve, separates the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. This is a unique place with endless clean beaches, “singing” sands, pine and birch groves. Kaliningrad is the city of amber! One of the symbols of the city is the famous amber museum in a red brick tower that was once part of the city's defensive structures. The collection of the museum presents "solar" stones of different shades, shapes and sizes - the biggest exhibit weighs more than 4 kilograms. Kaliningrad attracts tourists with ancient German architecture, green parks, modern museums, unique nature and stunning views.

In the XX century, this city played one of the significant roles in the history of Russia. The retreat of German troops during the Second World War began right here, on the territory of modern Volgograd. The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the decisive ones. Located on the right bank of the Volga, Volgograd is one of the largest cities in Russia. It is the center of the Volgograd region with a population of just over a million people. The uniqueness of this city is in its length. It stretches for 85-90 km along the river, and if you take into account the nearest suburb, its length exceeds 120 km. This location makes Volgograd very specific, as it will take almost 4 hours to cross the city. Throughout the history of its existence, the city has changed its name and appearance more than once: the pre-revolutionary Tsaritsyn went from a border military town to a large industrial center; Soviet Stalingrad went down in history as an indestructible fortress of the human spirit. Modern Volgograd, which is the administrative center of the Volgograd region, remains an important industrial and scientific center of Russia. It is also called the port of the five seas, because the Volga-Don Canal connects the warm southern seas - the Black, Azov, Caspian - with the cold Baltic and North. This is the reason that trade is being developed intensively and business life is lived in the city. Tourists are attracted by the rich history of Volgograd and its picturesque location. The pompous Soviet Empire style quite peacefully coexists with cozy European cafes and restaurants, in the green and comfortable historical part of the city. The main attractions of Volgograd are architectural monuments, sculptural compositions, and museums combined into a colossal memorial complex "Battle of Stalingrad", which has the status of a museum reserve. There are many Orthodox Christian shrines in Volgograd - convents, churches, monasteries, holy springs. They are of interest not only for pilgrims but also for those who are not indifferent to the history and culture of this land.

While still on board, flying over the lands of Kamchatka, it is already breathtaking from the beauty and splendor of the nature of this region. The view that opens up from the airplane window is not only amazing, it completely convinces you that Kamchatka is a totally different planet! Time is turning back here... The vast Pacific Ocean is replaced by majestic volcanoes ... Born thousands of years ago, alive and inaccessible, they carefully surround the most beautiful bay in the world - Avachinskaya. The heart begins to beat faster in anticipation of an unforgettable journey through this fabulous peninsula. Kamchatka is the size of Germany, Austria and Switzerland combined and is included in the list of 200 globally significant ecoregions according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Volcanoes, springs, and geysers of this land are unique natural and geographical phenomena. The combination of such rare phenomena with the surrounding relief and flora creates unique natural landscapes. But volcanoes aren't the only treasures. The originality of the Kamchatka region is the special brightness of emerald grasses, wildflowers of rare beauty, transparent lakes, purest mountain waterfalls, and natural virgin forests. It is here in Kamchatka, a unique fragment of preglacial coniferous forests, a graceful fir (Abies gracilis) grove, has survived. It grows on an area of ​​only 19 hectares and can’t be found anywhere else in the world! Here you can see the highest volcano in Eurasia - Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the largest brown bear in the world, rivers with pure water full of fish, and lakes that appear right in the crater of volcanoes and amaze with their colors. Not a single photo is able to express all the beauty of the world-famous fantastic Valley of Geysers or the lunar landscapes of Tolbachik volcano, which became the first sites for testing the lunar rover and the Mars rover. Only in Kamchatka is it possible to come down from the slopes of volcanoes directly to the Pacific Ocean. Only here are the most unusual elevations, and the mountains are covered with snow until mid-summer. Kamchatka is the beginning of the whole world ... And it is ready to amaze and win the heart again and again!

The northernmost region of the European part of our country, most of which is located beyond the Arctic Circle. This is the land of forests, endless tundra, raging rivers, and thousands of lakes, as well as an industrial region with big enterprises, leaders in their industry on a national scale. Murmansk is 20 km long, stretching along the Kola Inlet, which does not freeze even in the most severe frosts. This city, which is called the capital of the polar regions, is the largest seaport in the Arctic Circle. Murmansk, due to the warm current of the Gulf Stream, is the warmest city of the Arctic Circle. In general, for all the time that people live in this area, the ice has covered the Kola Inlet only a few times. At the moment, the number of citizens slightly exceeds 300 thousand people, which is a very impressive figure for the Far North. The territory of Murmansk is also not small - 154 square kilometers. As well as all cities of the Arctic, Murmansk has a polar night, when the sun is not shown for 42 days. When the polar night ends, the locals organize the "Hello, Sun" holiday. This means mass celebrations, competitions, dances, fairs. In general, the process of the appearance of the Sun for people unfamiliar with northern nature looks very interesting - at first, it pleases people for only a few tens of minutes, and then, day by day, the duration of sunlight is increasing. The polar day, when it doesn't get dark at all, lasts a little longer than 50 days. In summer, when "white nights" go by, it is bright as day both in the city and outside it. Many people come here to see the northern lights, which appear at the end of August and last until April. The Murmansk region is interesting and unusual in many ways. It is this uniqueness and primordial beauty of the region that attracts tourists from all over the world. Lovers of various types of tourism can find here interesting things for themselves. Ecological tourism has become extremely popular over recent years. The Murmansk region can provide such tourists with a large number of opportunities for unity with nature. These are the Khibiny mountains covered with snow all year round that allows you to go skiing and snowboarding, Lovozero, rivers, and thousands of lakes with untouched nature around them. This is a paradise for lovers of mushroom and berry picking, and no permission is required. Arctic tourism is also very popular. In summer, cruises of up to two weeks are organized annually to Franz Josef Land and the North Pole on nuclear-powered icebreakers. Not every region provides opportunities for mineralogical tourism, and in the Murmansk region, you can get on an excursion to the most interesting deposits, accompanied by famous mineralogists. There is also something to do for industrial tourism lovers. There are also a lot of interesting things for stalkers and photographers of abandoned buildings and objects. Besides, hunting and fishing, alpine skiing and mountaineering, reindeer and dog sledding, rafting, sightseeing, and pilgrimage tourism. It's totally up to you what time to choose for the trip. Those who are afraid of frost come in the fall, and those who want to see a winter fairy tale and combine it with outdoor activities choose the winter months. The main thing is to dress for the weather and be ready for its vagaries because this is the Arctic!

The land of forests and lakes awaits tourists all year round. Traveling to Karelia is an opportunity to combine educational trips to historical sights, visiting holy places, as well as outdoor recreation, fishing, safari, sports entertainment. Karelia will provide you with an unforgettable vacation, full of vivid emotions and positive impressions. True Karelia is a virgin forest and a transparent lake. It's a white night, fishing, blueberries, and mountain river rafting in summer. These are skis, dog sleds, snowmobiles, and snow-white open spaces in winter. Karelia is different, and this is its charm. On the territory of the republic, there are a large number of nature reserves, famous monasteries and ancient villages, sports resorts, and cultural sites. Petrozavodsk is the logistics center and the capital of the republic. The Russian north cannot be imagined without Karelia. Natural landscapes won’t leave anyone indifferent. Sheer cliffs, peaks and gorges, picturesque indented banks, stone settings and boulder piles, waterfalls, canyons, and grottoes - it is impossible to imagine Karelia without all this. Speaking about cultural peculiarities, it is worth mentioning the wonderful Karelian cuisine. Famous "Kalitki" - pies with various stuffings, fish dishes, ukha (fish soup) with cream, branded lingonberry, and cranberry liqueur - every guest of the republic should taste all this. Well, of course, Karelia is famous for its shrines. Thousands of pilgrims go to the holy convent - the Valaam monastery, visit the Kizhi churchyard, overcome the long and difficult path to the Solovetsky monastery. Karelia is one of the most amazing and beautiful corners of Russia, which attracts tourists with its pollution-free untouched nature, a wealth of attractions, and unique northern flavor.

Altai Republic is literally translated as "Golden Land". This corner of Russia is shrouded in mysteries and legends of ancient ancestors. The extraordinary beauty and sights of Altai annually attract hundreds of thousands of tourists. Many of them come back here again and again. Altai is called "a place of power" and is compared in beauty with Switzerland. Majestic mountains, numerous mountain lakes, breathtaking views, unique local culture and legends are met at every step here. This place has everything including: snowy peaks, rushing rivers, endless plains, purest lakes and landscapes of incredible beauty. At the same time, there are two Altai on the map of the country: the Altai Territory with endless fields and the famous resort of Belokurikha - and the small Altai Mountains (Gorny Altai), which separated from it a long time ago. People come here to escape from the hustle and bustle to have a moment alone with nature. Gorny Altai is the complete opposite of noisy cities with round-the-clock illumination and supermarkets at every turn. The local way of life has hardly changed for decades. The herds of horses still graze here, people trust the Spirits, and mobile communication is not stable. There are villages here that can’t be reached by car most of the year, and locals carry water with a yoke and bake their own bread. This is the perfect place for anyone who wants to escape from the world of progress for a while and find themselves in the wild. The water in the streams is cleaner than tap water, just raise your head to see the stars at night. There is no such silence as here in the city. Altai is a unique land of contrasts. Due to its horizontal location, this area contains several completely opposite climatic zones. On a one hicke you can get to semi-desert dry steppes and impenetrable coniferous taiga; endless meadows and eternal snows, mountain peaks, caves, grottoes and ... be surprised by the countless number of lakes, fast cold rivers with an abundance of rapids and beautiful mountain waterfalls. These natural features determine the versatility of Gorny Altai is a place for active leisure and extreme travel, up to SPA and healthy recreation. This place is equally good for the road trip and jeep tour lovers, as well as for aquatic and equestrian sports ones, climbers, skiers, hikers, fishermen, and naturalist researchers.

The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is located in three time zones and occupies almost the entire northeastern part of the Asian continent. It is the largest constituent entity of the Russian Federation, surpassing Argentina in area. The territory of the republic is washed by the Laptev Sea and the East Siberian Sea. More than 40% of the territory of Yakutia is located beyond the Arctic Circle. The isolation from the rest of Russia, the harsh climate, the size, the subsoil wealth, make Yakutia one of the regions least similar to Russia. Come and see for yourself! Yakutia is a land of unusually picturesque and amazing places. Its northern nature, so beautiful, spontaneous, harsh and subtle at the same time, inspires many artists and poets. Yakutia amazes with the beauty of nature, originality and richness of culture, extremely kind, interesting and hospitable people. This is the place where folk traditions and advanced technologies are intertwined. Yakutia is one of the few places in the world where, due to permafrost, the remains of mammoths have been preserved in the ground. Therefore, the study of mammoths, the mining of their bones and tusks is an important part of the local culture. Scientists consider the ecosystem of Yakutia to be an invaluable wealth of mankind, a true treasure for future generations. Yakutia is rightfully described as the treasury of mineral wealth. There are deposits of diamonds in Western Yakutia and gold in the basins of the Aldan, Indigirka and Yana rivers. More than 90% of diamonds and 40% of Russian gold are mined here. Yakutia is a country of ancient hunting and fishing traditions. This is one of the rarest places on the planet where the purity of nature and the diversity of flora and fauna have been preserved. 10 most valuable species of fur-bearing animals, 6 species of wild ungulates, about 20 varieties of waterfowl and upland game live in Yakutia. This is the only place in the world where the black crane, rose seagull and white Siberian crane live. Welcome to Yakutia! A land of wilderness, national villages, reindeer teams and sled dogs. To Yakutia, the country of great rivers, taiga and tundra, diamonds and gold. The land of the "pole of cold" and the "Mecca" of geologists. The land of permafrost, mammoths and unique natural creations (Lena stables). Discover a new, unexplored land - harsh but extraordinarily beautiful.

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the oldest cities in Russia, the administrative center of the Volga Federal District, the fifth most populous city in the country, located 400 kilometers east of Moscow. Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221 by Grand Prince George (Yury) Vsevolodovich of Vladimir. It is one of the few Russian cities founded by a person later pronounced saint. From 1932 to 1999, the city was called Gorky, in honor of the world-famous writer, whose works left their mark on world literature, Maxim Gorky, a native of Nizhny Novgorod. Nizhny Novgorod is located at the confluence of two great rivers, the Volga and the Oka. Many world-famous celebrities came to admire the view at the "Strelka", where their waters merge. Even today tourists are fascinated by this majestic, incomparable view. The Oka divides the city into two parts: the upland part, located on the right higher bank on the Dyatlov Hills, and the lowland part, which stretches down to the Volga bank. The Volga separated Nizhny Novgorod from the Bor district. The two ancient monasteries - the Annunciation monastery made of white stone, which is as old as the city itself, and the Pechersk Ascension monastery, founded in 1328-1330 by St. Dionysius of Suzdal, located on the foothill of the famous Skvortsovy hills, are the real gems of the city. Nizhny, as the townspeople call it, has preserved the spirit of the olden times even today. The “pearl on the Volga” with its abundance of historical, cultural and architectural monuments, is rightly included in the hundred cities on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is famous for its Kremlin, the people's militia, which liberated the country from the Poles, the writers Maxim Gorky and Andrei Pechersky, the literary critic Dobrolyubov, the self-taught inventor Kulibin, the mathematician Lobachevsky. The city is attractive for its ecology - there are many gardens and parks, 12 rivers flow through its territory, and there are 33 lakes within the city limits, the largest of which is Meshcherskoye. In 2018 Nizhny Novgorod became one of the host cities of the FIFA World Cup. This city has been able not only to preserve its history, but also managed to adapt to new, modern trends. It is for this reason that tourists of all ages come here for an experience and everyone inevitably finds what they are looking for.

The Republic of Dagestan is the southernmost region of the Russian Federation and has direct access to international maritime routes. The republic has borders by land and sea with five states - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. Within Russian Federation, it neighbors Kalmykia, Stavropol Krai, and the Chechen Republic. Dagestan's landscape is unique and peculiar: the 245-km-long strip of foothills rests on transverse ridges that form a huge arc around Inner Dagestan. However, Dagestan is not only the mountains of the eastern part of the North Caucasus, but also the adjacent plains of the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world, called a sea for its large size. The Caspian Sea contains up to 90% of the water of all saline lakes of the world. The coast of the Caspian Sea along the Republic of Dagestan is 530 km long. The natural environment of the Caspian Sea, with its warm climate and magnificent sandy beaches has become in recent years a popular vacation destination for tens of thousands of tourists from all over Russia and abroad. In the summer almost all the resorts on the coast are working at their maximum capacity. The republic is rapidly modernizing existing and building new tourist centers, resorts and hotels. Most travelers choose Makhachkala, the capital of the republic, as the place to stay. Be aware: attractions are somewhat few and far between in the city proper. However, it is a perfect place to stay if want to travel around and see all the nooks and crannies of the region with your own eyes. If you want to combine sightseeing with a vacation at the beach, it may be worthwhile to consider coastal hotels in the suburbs of Makhachkala, Kaspiysk, Izberbash or Derbent. Dagestan is a unique and amazing place. This region is stunningly beautiful! Its unforgettable landscapes include all sorts of natural wonders: the sea, bubbling rivers and waterfalls, plains and steppes, high picturesque mountains and ancient architectural constructions. In addition, Dagestan is the most ethnically diverse region in Russia, a place where over 50 ethnicities have been able to peacefully coexist with each other. And the variety and uniqueness of the local cuisine, coupled with the local traditions of hospitality, will surely make your holiday an unforgettable and treasured memory. In short, everyone should visit Dagestan.